| To many women hair is their crowning glory, so | | | | This type of hair loss lessens when the individual |
| when thinning of the hair takes place it can have a | | | | discontinues taking the prescribed medication, for |
| devastating affect on the individual. Hair thinning can | | | | example, anticoagulants, medication used to treat |
| make a woman feel less feminine and therefore no | | | | gout, high blood pressure medication, too higher |
| longer attractive to others. | | | | intake of Vitamin A and antidepressants. |
| There are many different causes of hair thinning. | | | | Pregnancy. hormonal changes can be imbalanced |
| Causes of hair loss in women may consist of: | | | | during different stages of pregnancy and post natal |
| Crash dieting. Where the individual engages in a low | | | | women have been known to experience mild to |
| calorie diet to achieve rapid weight loss, there is | | | | severe hair loss approximately three months after |
| reduced intake of adequate carbohydrates, protein | | | | delivery, possibly related to inadequate nutrition and |
| and minerals that may eventually interfere with | | | | return of hormonal levels prior to pregnancy. |
| internal functioning of the body including hair growth. | | | | Contraceptive pills. It has been reported that women |
| Anaemia. It has been reported that iron deficiency | | | | who lose hair while taking birth control pills usually |
| can cause hair loss. This may be due to reduced | | | | have an inherited tendency for hair thinning. If you |
| oxygen and nutrient intake or malabsorption of | | | | have experienced this, you could consult with a |
| nutrients. The following disorders have been known | | | | pharmacist or medical doctor regarding medication |
| to have negative impact on iron stores: anorexia and | | | | that may prevent this. |
| or alcoholism, intestinal disorders, heavy menstruation, | | | | Traction Alopecia. This is a form of alopecia that |
| pregnancy and chronic conditions. Family history can | | | | occurs when the hair is subjected interference with |
| also be a cause. Low iron levels can be detected by | | | | the hair follicle. This can be in the form of excessive |
| blood tests when iron supplements might be | | | | or improper chemical application, excess heat from |
| recommended. | | | | hair dryers/straighteners, continual braiding and tight |
| Hypothyroidism. This is due to an underactive thyroid | | | | ponytails. If the hair follicles are severely damaged |
| where the gland fails to produce sufficient thyroid | | | | the hair loss may be irreversible. |
| hormone for normal functioning of the body. To | | | | It is important to remember that correcting hair loss |
| encourage hair growth therefore an individual should | | | | is a gradual process so it is important to persevere |
| seek medical advice for appropriate treatment. | | | | with hair loss treatment. |
| Medications. Some medications may cause temporary | | | | In the meantime, in relation to hair thinning causes if |
| hair loss. It is best to check the side effects prior to | | | | you require an instant solution to loss of hair you can |
| commencing the medication. It is also known that | | | | always obtain a high quality wig or hair piece to give |
| high doses of vitamin A may also cause hair shedding. | | | | the illusion of natural hair. |
