There is nothing so worrying to men or women as noticing lumps of hair on the brush or in the bottom of the bath. Men may claim that baldness is their worst nightmare, but the effects psychologically on women can be much greater.

Strangely it was once thought to be linked to mid-life crises, but this thought process has changed as greater numbers of men in their twenties have suffered thinning hair. The causes and reasons behind hair loss are many, and the effects can damage self-esteem and self-confidence. It is best to know as much as you can about hair loss, so that you are prepared to handle it if and when it occurs.

Hair growth is normally cyclical pattern over 2 to 6 years, some hair grows whist some is ‘resting’ and others fall out. It is perfectly natural to allow for the germination of new hair, but if this happens too much then it becomes unnatural.

Possibly the imbalance of hormones caused by thyroid problems is the most common reason for hair loss. Men with overactive thyroid glands experience an imbalance in androgens in their bodies, which generally results in a loss of hair. People with underactive thyroids can experience the same devastating effect.

Certain medicines can also be responsible for the cause of thinning hair. Blood thinning anticoagulants, gout alleviation medicine, chemotherapy or vitamin A used unwisely, can all result in thinning of the hair. There are some hair loss products on the market that can help ot aleviate the problem, and noticably reduce the amount of thinning.

Alopecia Totalis usually manifests itself without any kind of a warning. Symptoms can reveal themselves in small areas of missing hair on the scalp. A few years ago when I had a beard, I noticed what at first was a small patch which gradually expanded over time. At first it was a little amusing, then it became and irritation and finally the beard had to come off. This example, like many with this condition, is temporary and usually results in a full recovery of the affected area. if it doesn’t get better within a few months, it could signify that some permanent damage has happended.

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