Hair loss worries a great many people, but it helps to know that shedding around 50 to 100 hairs a day is entirely normal. The problem begins when shedding exceeds this, or when you notice a visible loss of density. For treatment to succeed, the cause has to be identified first.
Common causes of hair loss
- Deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals, such as iron and vitamin D.
- Hormonal changes and thyroid disorders.
- Psychological stress, the months after childbirth, or recovery from a serious illness.
- Genetic factors (hereditary pattern hair loss).
- Harsh handling of the hair — heat styling, dyes and constant tension.
How is the cause identified?
Your dermatologist examines the scalp and the pattern of shedding, and may request blood tests to check for vitamin deficiencies or hormonal imbalance. An accurate diagnosis saves you months of treatments that were never going to work.
Treatment options
Treatment depends on the cause: correcting nutritional deficiencies, treating any hormonal issue, topical therapy to stimulate the follicles, and mesotherapy sessions that deliver vitamins directly to the scalp to encourage growth. Patience matters — hair results take time, because the hair growth cycle itself is slow.