Stressed Related Hair Loss

ableadam — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:43:15 +0000

One of the reasons for your recent hair loss may be due to stress. They are related. Hair loss is a by product of excessive and intensive physical or emotional Stress. When you are going through a stressful event or period, you may begin to notice that your hair starts to thin and eventually hair loss occurs. In such instances, the hair follicles will stop growing prematurely when the body system incorrectly treats the hair follicles as foreign tissues, thus resulting in thinning of hair and eventually dropping out.Types of Hair Loss

There are 2 types of stress related hair loss.

The scientific term for the more common type of hair loss is called “telogen effluvium”. This type of hair loss prevents the hair from growing and the hair growing process remains dormant for a period or 3-6 months. Afterwhich, usually by in a period of 6-9 months, there is a high possibility that the hair will starts to grow back once the single event stress is over. In other cases the hair loss will continue until the stress is fixed.

A second and more serious stress related hair loss is known by the scientific name “alopecia areata“. It actually involves the white blood cell attacking the hair follicles, so much so that the hair falls out by large quantity. This could start with a small patch anywhere on your head (it does not necessary starts from the forehead) and ultimately spreads to the entire scalp.

While your hair may grow back on both occasions, it may require additional treatment. Stress related hair loss is a sure sign that your health or body is unable to withstand the excessive stress.

Stresses Relating to Hair Loss

The following stresses may be one of the causes for hair loss:

Disease (such as thyroid gland infection, lupus disorders, diabetes, anaemia)
Poor-nutrition. (Especially if your diet contain insufficient of iron and/or protein)
Side effects of medications or treatments
Emotional Stress (work, lifestyle)
Scalp infection.

Whatever the underlying causes are for stress related hair loss, the condition will continue until the cause has been treated or eliminated. Exercises, meditation, yoga and change of job or environment, while common, are the most effective cure to stress related hair loss. The others being medication which may help one relax and stay calm. Understanding the cause of stress related hair loss is important and should lead to finding the cure if not total prevention.

Adam Able is a trained Health Coach and a certified Nutritionist. He currently resides in Orlando, Florida and can be reached at his Men’s Health Blog http://www.ableadam.com/ or you can email him at adam@ableadam.com.

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Why do some men lose their Hair?

ableadam — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 16:35:14 +0000

Half of the male population will start losing their hair at some point of their life. Although hair loss can be attributed to many genetic or non-genetic reasons, male pattern baldness (Characterized by a receding hairline and gradual disappearance of hair from the crown) is the most prevalent cause for men. Male pattern baldness, also known as Androgenic alopecia, is related to hormones called androgens, particularly an androgen called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Medical researchers have suggested that some men’s hair follicles are hypersensitive, due to inherited genetics, to DHT. This causes the follicles to weaken and eventually in hair loss. The other possible causes for hair loss include the following:Alopecia Areata is a type of autoimmune condition whereby the body mistakes its hair follicles as a foreign entity and blocks the growth of hair in that part of the body. With this condition, the hair will usually fall out, leaving smooth round coin sized patches. Although the actual cause of Alopecia Areta is not clear, it is not a contagious disease and can be treated easily. In most cases, the hair will re-grow itself. Stress Related Hair Loss is also another major cause for men’s hair losses. When you are going through a stressful event or period, you may begin to notice that your hair starts to thin and eventually hair loss occurs. In such instances, the hair follicles will stop growing prematurely when the body system incorrectly treats the hair follicles as foreign tissues, thus resulting in thinning of hair and eventually dropping out. What we eat or not eat can also lead to hair loss. Improper nutrition, especially crash diets, may result in protein malnutrition. Weak hair roots can develop and hair shedding can occur, sometimes you can even pull the hair out of its follicles easily. This condition is easily reversed by going back to a proper nutrition diet.Medication for gout, arthritis, depression, heart problems, high blood pressure, or blood thinner can also cause temporary hair loss. See the doctor prescribing your medicine, if hair loss is one of the side effects of the medication that you are taking. Severe Illness or Infection can also cause our hair follicles go into a telogen, or resting phase. The hair will start to shed and you may see a lot of hair falling out. The remaining hair will remain short and thin. The hair loss will usually go away and seldom leads to permanent baldness.Hair loss does not need to become a permanent problem. It is possible to reduce the effects of hair loss and sometimes even reverse the condition. The use of proper hair cleansers, proper diet with vitamins and minerals to strengthen our hair and to be mindful of a stressful lifestyle are just some of the ways to keep our crowning glory.Adam Able is a trained Health Coach and a certified Nutritionist. He currently resides in Orlando, Florida and can be reached at his Men’s Health Blog http://www.ableadam.com or you can email him at adam@ableadam.com.

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Stressed Related Hair Loss

Why do some men lose their Hair?