Brief Introduction to Baldness and Hair Loss

Hair does not contribute in lengthening once life but it is very essential in gaining self confidence and self respect. After all, hair is the crowning glory of every person. That is why when hair started to fall or is thinning, it can cause mental stress and anxiety.

Hair loss is a state where hair shed on a faster, unnatural rate; resulting to hair thinning and baldness. It is medically known as Alopecia and commonly occurs during adulthood. Baldness is more common in men; this is due to heredity or frequent wearing of hats and baseball caps.

Causes of Baldness (Hair Loss)

There are lot of things that causes excessive hair loss and baldness. If you are experiencing excessive hair loss, these are the most common culprits:

Hormonal Problem- if you have overactive or underactive thyroid gland you can experience hair loss.

Giving Birth or Pregnancy- pregnant women have higher levels of certain hormones which is why they experience hair loss/ hair fall.

Medication- hair loss can also be due to medicine side effects.

Fungal Infections- It can cause hair to fall due to unhealthy and dry scalp.

Disease- Certain diseases like lupus or diabetes can cause hair loss.

Hereditary- baldness and hair thinning can be inherited.

Improper Hair care- If you love wearing tight pigtails or rollers and you constantly treat your hair with colorant and strong chemicals, chances are your hair will fall.

Trichotillomania- this is a psychological disorder wherein a person is pulling his hair contantly, which can result to bald patches and damage hair.

Poor Nutrition- poor eating habits and eating disorder can contribute to hair loss.

Split ends in the hair is perhaps the most common hair problem that woman face throughout the world.  The problem also known as Trichoptlosis occurs when your hair’s cuticle wears down. The problem of split ends is more common whenever the hair is either brittle or dry. It is for this reason that it is always recommended that you do not brush wet hair, as it would be more vulnerable to splitting during these times. Similarly certain other chemical treatments such as coloring or perming may sometimes lead to split ends.

Although there is no single solution for treating split ends, there are many simple hair care techniques which can help you avoid the problem though. A good shampoo made especially for split hairs along with an anti-breakage conditioner for instance is a must if you are suffering from the problem. You can also apply pomade or a leave-in conditioner to the ends of your hair on a daily basis in order to keep them strong. You should also avoid using vent brushes which come with plastic bristles since they can cause damage by ripping through strands of hair.  Similarly whenever you are detangling your strands, you should do it with a wide tooth comb.  This can help you avoid split ends. Wearing a hat during winters will help you in avoiding split ends, since biting winds can sometimes cause the problem.  Getting hair trimmed regularly is one of the best ways to get rid of split ends. A little bit of proper hair care and maintenance is all that you need to avoid split ends.