What’s hair loss in women?
Hair loss in women is just that — when a woman experiences unexpected, heavy loss of hair. Generally, humans shed between 50 and 100 single hairs per day. Hair shedding is part of a natural balance — some hairs fall out while others grow in. When the balance is interrupted — when hair falls out and less hair grows in — hair loss happens. Hair loss is different than hair shedding. The medical term for hair loss is “alopecia.”
What are the common causes of hair loss in women?
- Hormonal imbalance
- Thyroid problems
- Pregnancy
- Certain medications
- Alopecia areata
- Auto immune disease
- physical trauma
- stress
- Trichotillamina
- Nutrient deficiencies
- Extreme hair care