A thick, luxurious head of hair is associated with youth and vitality. When hair loss begins, it is a blow to your self-confidence. There are a range of factors which can contribute to the onset of thinning hair, including genetics. Some types of hair loss will affect the growth patterns of the hair all over your body.
What Causes Hair Loss?
The most common cause of hair loss is genetics. While it isn’t entirely clear why some hair follicles have a longer lifecycle than others, hair loss can be caused by:
- Hormones
- Stress
- Fungal skin infections like ringworm
- Drugs including those used to treat cancer, depression, or high blood pressure
- Autoimmune diseases
- Dietary issues including eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa
