ABC’s of Hair Loss

Everyone has at some point seen excess hair build up in a hair brush, the floor or even a vacuum cleaner. It is normal to lose between 50 and 100 hairs every day. Hair loss shouldn’t alarm you. However alopecia, or significant hair loss, is caused by a variety of triggers and can be harmful. Things like stress, vitamin deficiency, genealogy, hormones and many other potential issues can trigger hair loss.

Stress

Hair loss due to stress is extremely common over all ages. Keeping your hair from falling out and de-stressing work hand in hand. Be sure to get a good night sleep as often as you can, and when you’re not sleeping remember to drink water and focus on breathing. By keeping your body happy, you also will keep your hair happy.

Genetics

Hereditary hair loss is the most common cause. Male-pattern baldness, female-pattern baldness and androgenetic alopecia are medical terms involving hereditary hair loss. Be sure to take note of your family history with hair loss, as that could be an underlying cause. Hair loss is nothing to be alarmed by, because it is triggered so easily by different factors. If your hair loss does become an issue, it is good to know that you have options.

If your hair loss becomes chronic, and you start to notice empty patches, give our team a call and together we can figure out your best option on the way to healthy hair. Call Knoxville Dermatology Group at (965)690-9467.