When it comes to understanding hair loss, it can be difficult to differentiate between fact and fiction. Many people, for example, think that wearing a hat leads to hair loss. The truth is that wearing a hat typically does not lead to hair loss. Similarly, massaging the scalp or brushing the hair 100 times per day will not stimulate the scalp and cause new hair to grow. Still, there are some things that can lead to hair loss, some of which are preventable and some of which are not. To that end, here is a look at three of the most common causes of hair loss and what to do about it.
Genetics
For most people, genetics are the primary cause of baldness. While it used to be widely believed that baldness was a trait inherited by the mother’s father, scientists have since learned that this is not true. Rather, baldness can be passed on by either parent. For those who inherit the baldness gene, certain hair follicles are predisposed to withering away after they are exposed to the hormones that the body naturally produces. For this reason, the best way to deal with genetic hair loss is to simply transplant the healthy follicles to the areas on the scalp where the hair is thinning. After being transplanted, these hairs will then continue to grow as normal.
Medication
Certain types of medications can also lead to hair loss. Unfortunately, if you have no other choice but to take the medication, you may have to deal with the resulting loss of hair. In many cases, however, there are other types of medications available to choose from. As such, you might want to talk to your doctor about your other options if hair loss is a side effect of the medication you are being prescribed. Often, the lost hair returns after the medication is no longer used.
Medical Conditions
Some medical conditions, such as Lupus, are associated with hair loss. Unfortunately, there isn’t much you can do if your hair loss is associated with a medical condition, though treatment of the condition may help to restore hair growth. If you have lost your hair due to Lupus, performing a hair transplant will be of no use because the transplanted hairs will be affected by the condition. If the condition has been dormant for a period of time, however, you may still be a good candidate for a transplant. By talking with a Bosley hair transplant physician, you can learn more about whether or not a transplant is right for you.
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