Surprising Reasons
Your Hair Is Falling Out
You’re on Certain Meds
- Take another look at the side effects of the drugs you’re taking, hair loss may be on the
list. - Examples of such meds include blood thinners, acne medications high in vitamin A,
anabolic steroids, or medications for arthritis, depression, gout, heart problems, or high
blood pressure.
You Just Had a Baby
- When you’re pregnant, your hormones keep your hair from falling out as often as it
normally does. - That makes it seem thicker & more luscious.
- After you give birth, you lose the extra hair you’ve been hanging onto as your hormones
shift again. - Everything should balance out about 3 to 6 months later.
You Have Another Condition
- Hair loss is a symptom of more than 30 diseases, including polycystic ovary syndrome,
ringworm on our scalp, thyroid disorders & autoimmune diseases. - You can also lose hair when you have the flu, a high fever, or an infection.
You Don’t Have Enough Iron
- Iron helps keep your hair healthy.
- When levels drop, so can your hair.
- You’ll likely have other clues that low iron is to blame for your hair loss, like brittle nails,
yellow or pale skin, shortness of breath, weakness & a fast heartbeat.
You’re Stressed
- Sometimes, large doses of stress can make your body’s immune system turn on itself
& attack your hair follicles. - Lots of worry & anxiety can also pause your hair growth, which makes hair more likely to
fall out when you brush.
You’ve Had Weight Loss Surgery
- You’re more likely to deal with this post-surgery symptom if your zinc levels are low,
but it’s common to lose some locks after bariatric surgery. - Your doctor may recommend a zinc supplement to help halt your hair loss.
You Don’t Get Enough Protein
- A body low on protein finds a way to conserve where it can & that includes halting hair
growth. - About 2 to 3 months after that, hair starts to fall out.
- Adding more meat, eggs, fish, nuts, seeds & beans to your meals can pack more protein
into your diet.
You’re on Birth Control
- Hormonal birth control like oral contraceptives, implants, injections, vaginal rings & patches
can trigger hair loss if you have a history of it in your family. - Your doctor might be able to recommend a non-hormonal option that may help you keep
more of your locks.
You’ve Gone Off Birth Control
- Not only can starting hormonal birth control kick off hair loss, so can quitting.
- You’ll probably notice a change several weeks or months after you stop.
You’re Hard on Your Hair
- Sometimes it’s your styling routine that’s to blame when your hair starts to break or fall out.
Using too much shampoo, brushing or combing your hair when it’s wet, rubbing hair dry
with a towel or brushing too hard or too often can all strain your strands & make them break.
You Use Heat & Science on It
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Daily use of blow-dryers, flat irons & curling irons dries out your locks & makes it easier for
them break & fall out. - Bleach, dye, relaxers & hair sprays can do the same thing.
You Have Another Condition
- Hair loss is a symptom of more than 30 diseases, including polycystic ovary syndrome,
ringworm on your scalp, thyroid disorders & autoimmune diseases. - You can also lose hair when you have the flu, a high fever, or an infection.
You Smoke
- Your hair isn’t immune to the damage smoking can cause.
- Toxins in cigarette smoke can mess with your hair follicles & keep hair from growing &
staying on your head.
You’re Going Through Menopause
- The shifting hormones of it can ramp up shedding.
- It should go away after about 6 months.
- But if you notice your part widening, or hair loss at the top & crown of your head, talk to
your doctor. - You may have female pattern hair loss, which can be treated.
You Pull It Out
- Hair-pulling disorder or trichotillomania, is a mental health condition that makes you feel like pulling out your hair from your scalp.
- It can be hard to stop, even when you start to get bald patches.
- When you have it, you may want to pull out your eyelashes or eyebrows, too.
You Have an Eating Disorder
- Both anorexia (not eating enough) & bulimia (throwing up after you eat) can make your
hair fall out,because your body isn’t getting the nutrients it needs to grow & maintain
healthy hair. - These are mental disorders.
- They need to be treated by a team of mental health professionals, dietitians & other
medical specialists.
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