Common Causes of Hair Loss

It is common and normal to shed a certain amount of hair each day. If your hair starts to fall out in more significant amounts than usual, it can cause you some distress and make you worry. While both male and female pattern baldness is often the primary cause of hair loss, there is a variety of other reasons as well. A doctor can explore these elements with you before recommending the appropriate treatment or hair restoration in Westchester County, NY.

Here are two common causes of hair loss:

Androgenetic Alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia is a term for male or female pattern baldness, and it is a very common cause of hair loss. Both versions are genetic. In terms of patterns, men tend to lose hair from the temples and crown of the head, and with women, hair usually becomes thinner all over the head.  Both men and women can benefit from hair restoration.

Androgenetic alopecia is more likely to start occurring as someone gets older, but it can start at any point after puberty. Many women who experience androgenetic alopecia tend to develop it after going through the menopause. This may mean that hormones may have a part to play in it.

Pregnancy

Due to a decrease in estrogen levels, some women may experience excessive hair loss after giving birth. This type of hair loss is only a temporary condition, however, and it usually resolves within a year or sooner and may not need hair restoration. To help hair return to its normal, pre-pregnancy condition, women can try using volumizing shampoos and conditioners, or using products designed for fine hair.