Hair loss

Hair loss is excessive shedding of hair . This condition can lead to thinning hair or baldness, either temporarily or permanently.

The amount of hair will loose or fall out around 50-100 strands every day. This is normal, because there is also hair that grows every day. Normal hair growth begins with the growth phase (anagen phase), where hair grows and lasts for 2-6 years.

After that, the hair will fall out and will grow back 2-3 months after falling out (telogen phase). Before falling out, the hair will enter a transition period of 2–3 weeks (the catagen phase). If the hair growth cycle is disrupted, hair will fall out which can lead to baldness.

Not only in adults, hair loss can also be experienced by children and babies .

Causes of Hair Loss

Many factors can cause the hair growth cycle to be disrupted, resulting in hair loss. Hair loss that occurs suddenly can be caused by certain diseases or medications, unhealthy eating patterns, and conditions after giving birth.

Meanwhile, hair loss that occurs gradually is most often caused by genetic or hereditary factors.

Hair Loss Symptoms

Symptoms of hair loss begin with thinning hair. This thinning can occur suddenly or gradually. Hair loss can occur only on the scalp or all over the body. These symptoms can be temporary or permanent.

Treatment of Hair Loss

Treatment for hair loss depends on the cause. The most common cause is heredity, and this condition is a natural process that does not harm health.

Handling steps are usually carried out when a person begins to feel disturbed by their appearance due to hair loss. Treatment for hair loss is with drugs, or it could be a hair transplant to treat baldness due to hair loss.

Hair Loss Prevention

Hair loss can be prevented so that hair thinning or baldness does not occur. The trick, among others, is to choose hair care products that are safe and protect hair from direct exposure to sunlight.