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Human hair is made of a type of protein called keratin. A single hair consists of a hair shaft (the part that shows), a root below the skin, and a follicle, from which the hair root grows. At the lower end of the follicle is the hair bulb, where the hair's color pigment, or melanin, is produced.
Most people lose about 50 to 100 head hairs a day. These hairs are replaced — they grow back in the same follicle on your head. This amount of hair loss is totally normal and no cause for worry.
If you're losing hair faster than it can grow back, though, something may be wrong. The medical term for hair loss — losing enough hair that a person has visibly thin or balding patches — is alopecia. Baldness becomes apparent when 25% of the scalp hair is lost and hasn’t grown back. |
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Hair loss is a gradual process which often takes several years to develop. Some research indicates that it takes 5 years or more for dormant follicle roots to fully shut down and die.
If you have unusual hair loss and don't know what's causing it, it's a good idea to see your doctor. A doctor can determine why the hair is falling out and suggest a treatment that will correct the underlying problem, if necessary.
There are a number of prescription medications (Minoxidal, Propecia, Rogaine, for example), designed to encourage hair re-growth. Unfortunately, these expensive cosmetic drugs are NOT covered by insurance. There are also many possible side effects associated with the use of these products including chest pain, dizziness, swelling, skin irritations, and birth defects.
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| Hair growth begins when cells of the epidermal layer of the skin grow down into the dermis, forming a small tube called the hair follicle. Hair growth begins from a small capped-shaped cluster of cells called the hair papilla, which is located at the base of the follicle. The papilla is nourished by a dermal blood vessel. Part of the hair, namely the root, lies hidden in the follicle.
As long as cells in the papilla of the hair follicle remain alive, new hair will replace any that is cut or plucked. Contrary to popular belief, frequent cutting or shaving does not make hair grow faster or become coarser. Why? Because neither process affects the epithelial cells that form the hairs, since they are imbedded in the dermis.
Normal hair has three layers, the cuticle, the cortex and the medulla. The cuticle is composed primarily of keratin scales that overlap slightly. Hair in good condition has a relatively flat cuticle making it shine. Broken scales make hair dull. The cortex is underneath the cuticle and gives the hair strength. Inside of the cortex is the medulla which makes the hair more flexible.
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Baldness or hair loss is typically something only adults need to worry about. But in a few cases, teens lose their hair, too — and it may be a sign that something's wrong. Hair loss during adolescence can mean a person is ill or not eating well. Some medications or medical treatments, like chemotherapy treatment for cancer, also cause people to lose their hair. Even hairstyles that pull, such as, braids or ponytails, or styling tools, like flat irons, can cause hair loss.
Losing hair can be stressful during a time when appearance really matters.
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What Causes Hair Loss?>>> Back To Quick Links Here are some of the more common causes of hair loss:
Male-pattern baldness.
Among adults, particularly men, the most common cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, also called male-pattern baldness. This condition is caused by a combination of factors, including hormones called androgens and genetics. In some males, the hair loss can start as early as the mid-teen years. It can also occur in men who take steroids like testosterone to build their bodies.
Hair treatments and styling.
Having your hair chemically treated (colored, bleached, straightened, or permed), can make hair break off or fall out temporarily. Another type of styling-related baldness can actually be permanent: hair pulling so tightly that it places tension on the scalp can result in a condition called traction alopecia. Traction alopecia can be permanent if the style is worn for a long enough time to damage the hair follicles.
Poor nutrition.
Poor eating habits contribute to hair loss. People with eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia may lose their hair because the body isn't getting enough protein, vitamins, and minerals to sustain hair growth. Some teenaged vegetarians also lose their hair if they don't get enough protein from non-meat sources. And some athletes are at higher risk for hair loss from iron-deficiency anemia.
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Disruption of the hair growth cycle.
Some major events can alter the hair's growth cycle temporarily. For example, giving birth to a baby, having surgery, or getting anesthesia can temporarily stop the hair growth cycle. (Because the hair we see on our heads has actually taken months to grow, a person may not notice any disruptions of the hair growth cycle until months after the event that caused it.) This type of hair loss usually corrects itself.
There are numerous medical causes for hair loss as well:
Illnesses or medical conditions.
Endocrine (hormonal) conditions, such as diabetes, thyroid disease and polycystic ovary syndrome, can interfere with hair production and cause hair loss. People with kidney and liver diseases and lupus can also lose hair.
Medications.
Some medications have hair loss as a side effect. These include acne medicines like isotretinoin, mental health drugs like lithium, and diet pills that contain amphetamines. Chemotherapy drugs for cancer are the best-known medications that cause hair loss, but some cancers including leukemia and lymphoma can cause hair loss even before treatment begins.
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Alopecia areata.
This skin disease causes hair loss on the scalp and sometimes elsewhere on the body. It affects 1.7% of the population, including more than 4 million men, women and children in the United States. Alopecia areata is thought to be an autoimmune disease, in which the hair follicles are damaged by a person's own immune system. (In autoimmune diseases, the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells, tissues, and organs in a person's body.) Alopecia areata usually starts as one or more small, round bald patches on the scalp and can progress to complete hair loss in a small number of cases. The hair usually grows back in 6 months to 2 years, but not always.
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