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ASK US TODAY9 Types of Hair Loss for Men & Women
Hair does not just fall off your head overnight. Usually it takes quite some time before one realizes that smooth skin surfacing beneath the mass of tuft. Here is a short list of what could be one of the many signs of impending hair loss.
- Itchy scalp/Dandruff/Oily hair
- Receding hairline, starting from the head temple
- Visible scalp on top of head
- Bundle of hair attached to comb
There are some other signs that sometimes accompany hair loss problems: High body heat (leads to insomnia, nose bleed, mouth ulcers and red face), constipation, acne (pimples), frequent sore throat.
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
- Result an imbalanced immune system
- Shorten the growth phase of hair
- Cause hair strands to shrink, become weak and fall off
Possible causes: Heredity, ageing, diet, stress, unhealthy lifestyle, dramatic weight loss
Female hair loss
- Overall thinning from the center or sides of the head
- Insufficient nutrients(iron & Protein) will cause hair to fall off
Possible causes: Heredity, hormonal imbalance, diet, stress
Post-natal
- Due to the decrease of estrogen, hair will start to fall
- Commonly start around 3 months after birth
Possible causes: Hormonal change, imbalanced diet, stress
Menopause
- Lack of ability to absorb protein and calcium
- Hair become thin and dull due to aging
Possible causes: Ageing, hormones, stress
O Shape
- Hair follicles shrink causing wider bald spots
- Hair appear thin and dull
- Permanent hair fall will occur when hair follicles die
Possible causes: Heredity, ageing, diet, stress, unhealthy lifestyle