Why is my hair falling so much?
Why is my hair falling so much?
Stress. Physical and psychological stress can cause hair loss. Surgery, high fevers, and blood loss can cause enough stress to result in excessive shedding. Childbirth can result in hair loss for several months after delivery.
What causes hair to fall out in women?
There are a wide range of conditions that are hair fall reasons. Some of the most common hair fall reasons in women are pregnancy, thyroid disorders and anaemia. Others reasons for hair loss include autoimmune diseases, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and skin conditions such as psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Can a thyroid medication cause your hair to fall out?
Levothyroxine can cause hair loss. T4 only thyroid medications can cause hair loss as a negative side effect of taking the medication. This can be as a side effect from overdose (5) (taking too much) but also likely related to the fillers/dyes in the medication itself.
What are the medical conditions that cause hair loss?
Medical conditions include alopecia areata (al-o-PEE-she-uh ar-e-A-tuh), which is immune system related and causes patchy hair loss, scalp infections such as ringworm, and a hair-pulling disorder called trichotillomania (trik-o-til-o-MAY-nee-uh).
What causes your hair to come out of your head?
Traction alopecia. Sudden loosening of hair. A physical or emotional shock can cause hair to loosen. Handfuls of hair may come out when combing or washing your hair or even after gentle tugging. This type of hair loss usually causes overall hair thinning and not bald patches. Full-body hair loss.
What causes your hair to fall out all the time?
Excessive hairstyling or hairstyles that pull your hair tight, such as pigtails or cornrows, can cause a type of hair loss called traction alopecia. Hot-oil hair treatments and permanents also can cause hair to fall out. If scarring occurs, hair loss could be permanent. A number of factors can increase your risk of hair loss, including:
Are there any medications that can cause hair to fall out?
The use of anabolic steroids for muscle-building can also cause hair to fall out. If you’ve recently begun taking a new medication and have noticed hair thinning or loss, talk to your doctor about switching to another medication. They may be able to choose a medicine that doesn’t cause the same side effect.
Medical conditions include alopecia areata (al-o-PEE-she-uh ar-e-A-tuh), which is immune system related and causes patchy hair loss, scalp infections such as ringworm, and a hair-pulling disorder called trichotillomania (trik-o-til-o-MAY-nee-uh).
What kind of blood pressure medication causes hair loss?
Blood pressure medications. Beta blockers, including the following, can cause hair loss: metoprolol (Lopressor) timolol (Blocadren) propranolol (Inderal and Inderal LA) atenolol (Tenormin) nadolol (Corgard)