What Causes Dry & Thinning Hair?
If your hair has become thin, dry and dull, this may be an indication that it is time for you to change your lifestyle and pay more attention to what you're putting, or not putting, into your body. Unhealthy hair can be an indicator that you have certain medical problems that you may not be aware of. Does this Spark an idea?
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Hormones
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Hormonal imbalances that occur during menopause and after you have given birth can cause hair to thin and fall out. Low levels of estrogen during menopause can also result in dry hair, according to Womentowomen.com. The diminishing of estrogen during menopause coupled with the rise in the male hormone testosterone can prompt hair thinning and loss.
Anemia
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Hair may become thin and fall out if you are anemic, or iron deficient. Sickness in general can take its toll on your hair just as it does on other parts of your body. A steady diet of stress and anxiety can also destroy the health of your hair, causing it to become thin and dry, according to Ayurveda-herbal-remedy.com.
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Medication
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Certain medicines take their toll on hair, causing it to become lackluster and thin, and may even cause your hair to fall out. These medications include chemotherapy drugs, gout medicine, birth-control pills, antidepressants, anti-seizure drugs and blood thinners, according to Allhairlosstreatments.com.
Endocrine Disease
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If you are suffering from an endocrine disease, such as hypo- or hyperthyroidism or lupus, this can do damage to your hair and its ability to remain healthy. These diseases can also result in hair loss.
Hats
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If you are constantly wearing a hat that doesn't fit property and is too snug or small, this can cut off the circulation to your hair follicles. You may end up with thinning hair or even a bare spot on your head. The construction of a hat is important. If the hat consists of elastic or coarse fabrics or plastic, this can cause hair breakage and damage, according to Hairfinder.com.
Lifestyle
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Your lifestyle can affect the health of your hair. If you smoke or drink excessively, your hair is not going to be healthy. It won't shine. If you are crash-dieting, this will effect hair growth and may prompt hair loss. If you are vitamin-deficient, your hair may start to thin. Make sure you are getting adequate amounts of Vitamin B (particularly Biotin) into your diet as well as protein from essential fatty acids and vitamins A, C and E.
Telogen Effluvium
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Telogen effluvium is a disease that causes hair to thin and fall out. There isn't a particular pattern to the hair loss when someone has telogen effluvim, according to Hairdiseases.com. It may thin on top but not on the bottom. Generally, a receding hairline does not occur when an individual is suffering from telogen effluvium. However, hair loss can occur on other parts of your body when the condition is severe. An individual may lose eyebrows and even pubic hair. The good thing is that this is not a permanent condition. The hair follicles are not permanently destroyed. In time, you will get your hair back.
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