There are many potential causes for hair loss, both in males and in females. The most common by far is genetic hair loss—what’s known as androgenetic alopecia. This condition is so common, in fact, that it causes many of us to just assume that hair loss, when it happens, is due strictly to hereditary factors. The truth is a bit more complicated than that, as there are many non-hereditary factors that can play into hair loss.
Different Causes for Hair Loss
In other words, if you suddenly find your healthy head of hair thinning out, you shouldn’t jump to the conclusion that it’s genetics you’re up against. It’s worth thinking through some of the other risk factors for hair loss, including medications, thyroid disease, hormonal conditions, or the effects of general anesthesia and/or surgery.
Another possibility is that your hair loss is caused by the scalp's condition. Certainly, an unhealthy scalp will produce unhealthy hair. Many men and women have scalp conditions and don’t even realize it. A possible problem of the scalp? Allergies.
Allergic Reactions on Your Scalp
Certainly, your skin can be sensitive to certain chemicals or conditions, and the skin on your head is no different. If you find your head constantly feeling itchy, or if you notice that the skin surrounding your hair looks a bit red, you may be dealing with a scalp allergy—and if so, that may very well be the cause of your hair loss.
Scalp allergies are usually caused by specific, topical allergens—something like a shampoo or a hair dye. The first step toward addressing the problem, then, is to think through all the products you use in your hair and try phasing them out, one at a time, to see if the problem clears up. It may be as simple as that.
If that doesn’t do the trick, the next step may be to visit a dermatologist, who will be able to better identify potential allergic reactions on your scalp. A dermatologist might also tell you that psoriasis or eczema are the specific cause of your itchy scalp and your hair loss.
Solutions for Scalp Allergies
Though it isn’t the most common source of hair loss, scalp allergies can cause you to shed your hair at an unhealthy rate. That’s the bad news. The good news is that there are solutions available to combat allergies, protect your scalp, and replace your lost hair. Primarily, these are topical hair solutions, and many can have rapid effects. The best way to find out which of these products is best for you is simply to join us at Mane Image for a complimentary consultation.
Remember: Hair loss can be caused by any number of factors. No matter what the cause is, however, there is always a solution—always a way to promote new, healthy hair growth. Don’t accept hair loss as inevitable. Instead, contact us at Mane Image to learn about the different solutions that are available to you!
