Causes of hair loss. Why did my hair fall out?
How is hair loss
The mechanism of hair loss is the same in any case, and describe it as follows. Hair begins its life in the hair follicle. This follicle is located in the connective tissue of our skin. On all sides it is surrounded by collagen fibers, which are normally elastic and elastic. But sometimes( for some reason) these collagen fibers can become condensed. Gradually they begin to squeeze the hair follicle, which leads to its deformation. In the lower part of the follicle is a hairy papilla, in which hair cells are formed - the primary keratinocytes. If the hair follicle is on all sides clamped with dense fibers, then the necessary amount of nutrients ceases to flow into the hair papilla: the phase of growth and reproduction of the hair shrinks, it becomes thinner and falls out.
The mechanism of hair loss is the same in any case, and describe it as follows. Hair begins its life in the hair follicle. This follicle is located in the connective tissue of our skin. On all sides it is surrounded by collagen fibers, which are normally elastic and elastic. But sometimes( for some reason) these collagen fibers can become condensed. Gradually they begin to squeeze the hair follicle, which leads to its deformation. In the lower part of the follicle is a hairy papilla, in which hair cells are formed - the primary keratinocytes. If the hair follicle is on all sides clamped with dense fibers, then the necessary amount of nutrients ceases to flow into the hair papilla: the phase of growth and reproduction of the hair shrinks, it becomes thinner and falls out.
Why hair falls out( 3 main reasons)
The causes of hair loss are known a lot and often they are very individual, so the specialists of the site Vse-Sekrety.ru try to consider only the most common of them.
- The genetic predisposition of is found in both men and women. Trichologists( specialists dealing with hair problems) have proved that genetic alopecia in 70 percent of cases is transmitted through the female line and only 30 percent by male. So if your maternal grandfather possessed a charming bald head, then most likely, at the top of your spouse in the next few years there will be a modest spleen, which, in time, will turn into a large bald spot. Especially do not worry: the bald spot is also a sign of a great mind, as the ancestors believed.
- The hormonal imbalance of is the reason for the second and no less common. Such problems can arise, in particular, in girls during puberty, in women after an abortion or during menopause. However, the male half of the population, unfortunately, is also not immune from hormonal failure.
- "Household" causes( name conditional) - related to the environment and various life circumstances. For example, you moved from one city to another, which is located at a distance of one hundred kilometers, and is located in a completely different climatic zone. That's when you can face the problem of hair loss - albeit insignificant. Worst of all, the change in the place of residence also changes the quality of the water you drink and wash your hair - this is unlikely to please your hair. It would not hurt to pay attention to proper nutrition. In case you follow a certain diet, consult a specialist - is it suitable for you( leanness is not always a sign of health and beauty).Important and quality care for hair and scalp: an acute form of dandruff in particular can also provoke hair loss.
How to determine if hair falls out or not?
Often trichologists are asked how to determine the degree of hair loss at home. Experts smile: alas, this is impossible, unfortunately. Everything is understandable: you have, firstly, no special education( in short, you are not a trichologist!), Secondly, there is no laboratory at home where you can conduct the necessary research, and thirdly, you do not even have a primitive microscope. .To find out how pathogenic this hair loss case is, you need to carefully study the shape of the bulb and try to consider whether it is altered - and how much.
Some( not specialists!) Advise: in the morning, when you get out of bed, pay attention to the pillow. If it reveals 7-8 hairs, then there is something to worry about. But think for yourself, because if hair falls out, one of its ends should have a tiny cone - a hair follicle, but how can it be discerned?. . Hair can be just brittle and cut off from friction during sleep.
Therefore, at home, you can hardly put yourself a correct diagnosis. Address to professionals!
What should I do if my hair begins to fall out?
In general, if you are faced with the problem of hair loss( or you think that the problem exists), it is best to contact a specialist trichologist. He will conduct appropriate studies specifically your body, determine the causes and prescribe treatment. And only one "external impact" may not be enough, in some cases, medications and multivitamin preparations for oral administration are prescribed. But to follow the advice of a neighbor or recommendations, detailed in a brochure with folk recipes, is hardly worth it.
You should not also complain that the shampoo or hair loss mask you bought in the store for decent money did not give you back your curly curls, and the density did not increase! Just any medication should be prescribed by a trichologist or dermatologist. A neighbor, "Masha" - perhaps, "super-specialist" in another area, and in the issue of hair loss is simply not competent. ..