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23/12/2017 at 14:46

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Hair loss can be a disease in itself, but it can also be a secondary effect of other illnesses. This is why it is important to see your doctor before attempting any pills, lotions or even natural remedies. If there's a hidden cause for your hair loss, you need to treat it above all. Hair loss will cease once the original cause is removed.

Diabetes, anaemia and other nutritional disorders may result in hair follicles becoming weak, thus leading to a loss of hair in much bigger amounts than usual. Topical treatments won't work in such cases as long as the original disease remains untreated or isn't stabilized in a way or another.

Vitamin deficiencies might also cause the hair to look sick and eventually to fall down. For instance, a lack of vitamin C will result in a very dry, brittle hair that splits and looks unhealthy. That's because vitamin C is an antioxidant. Its presence in the body is needed because it helps to neutralize free radicals, the hidden enemies that cause premature ageing among other affections. 

Vitamin E is also very important for your hair growth. It enhances the blood flow, thus helping feed heir follicles in your scalp and make them produce hairs at an accelerated rate.

It seems vitamin D plays a role in the health of the hair. Scientists assume this because they discovered the hair follicle is rich in vitamin D receptors. Studies are currently ongoing, but results are yet to be published. Anyway, vitamin D is so good for your body that it makes sense to supplement it, even if you aren't sure it will prevent or cure your hair loss.

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that may determine permanent hair loss. Being an inflammatory disease, it sometimes destroys the tissues. When scalp is affected, the result will be a loss of hair in patches. These patches are most prone to appear in the temples area. Unfortunately they are permanent, so there isn't much to be done in this case.

Thyroid conditions often result in hair loss. Thyroid is responsible with regulating the metabolism. In case of malfunction, hair follicles might not receive all the nutrients they need for the proper development of hair strands.

Funny enough, there are cases when hair loss is caused by your hair styling. If you often wear a hair style that implies traction, like a pony tail, your hairs will be stressed and weakened and may fall. This is not something to worry much about. Just change your style and your hair will become healthy again.

Sometimes, hair loss can be caused by the medication you use to treat various diseases. For instance, medication used to treat cancer, depression or arthritis may cause a temporary loss of hair.

Hair coloring and bleaching are two other factors that may determine hair loss. If you eliminated all other causes and still your hair is brittle and falls in big amounts, consider switching to a natural coloring solution such as henna.

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27/12/2017 at 11:09

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Hi @Rosha43‍ ,

thank you very much for sharing this interesting article!

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Possible Causes Of Hair Loss https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/possible-causes-of-hair-loss-2111 2017-12-27 11:09:26

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You are welcome Margarita !!!


Possible Causes Of Hair Loss https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/possible-causes-of-hair-loss-2111 2017-12-28 15:21:37
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08/01/2018 at 12:52

I have this problem and it's very upsetting especially when you go to the doctor and they tell you that don't  expect any help the nhs can't afford it,I went to 4 different doctors within a space of 4 months,but they insist you keep filling in forms every year which is wasteful and ridiculous. It seems that if you are over 60 you no longer need to be taken seriously,its learn to live with your problem,yes I could wear a wig but it makes my head which is always warm even hotter,making my face look hot and sweaty even in winter


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