Excessive hair loss
– a very common occurrence affecting both women and men.
- After an illness or after a major operation, you usually lose a large amount of hair, which may be caused by the release of the stress hormone cortisol into the blood.
- Thyroid diseases are also accompanied by hair loss.
- Hormonal COCs (combined oral contraceptives) contribute to the loss of large amounts of hair.
- Many women notice increased hair loss after having a baby.
- Hair loss can be caused by taking medications for the following diseases: poor blood clotting, gout, hypertension, heart disease and depression.
- Fungal skin infections in children can cause excessive hair loss.
- Hair loss can be caused by diseases such as lupus and diabetes.
- Some hairstyles and styles lead to excessive hair loss, especially dreadlocks (African braids) and the use of tight curlers.
- Hot hair oil or chemical styling products for curly hair can lead to inflammation of the hair follicles, which is sure to lead to hair damage and loss later on.
- Hair loss can be caused by genetic factors.
A dermatologist-trichologist deals with the problem of hair loss. The task of a trichologist is to establish the cause of hair loss, for which a trichogram is analyzed, certain laboratory tests, and the selection of adequate treatment.
To cope with this unpleasant problem, you may need both local treatment (special shampoos, masks, mesotherapy) and medication.
If the examination reveals a disease leading to hair loss (hypothyroidism, anemia, insulin resistance), treatment will be needed from specialists such as an endocrinologist, hematologist or therapist).