Information You Can Use About Stopping Or Treating The Problem Of Hair Loss

It is possible to stop or treat hair loss problems if you first discover the cause of the problem. Once you have identified the cause of your hair loss you can then work on whether...

It is possible to stop or treat hair loss problems if you first discover the cause of the problem. Once you have identified the cause of your hair loss you can then work on whether or not you can stop the progression of the hair loss by treating the cause. There are many possible causes for hair loss including stress, illness, infection, hormonal imbalance, and pulling or tugging that causes damage to the follicles. You have some key tips that can help you to go about stopping or treating your hair loss and they are discussed below.

Your doctor or dermatologist can assist you in discovering the cause of your hair loss when you go into the office for an examination. You may be asked to give a blood or urine sample as well as a scalp sample in order for the diagnosis of hair loss and the cause or causes to be determined. You will also be asked about the symptoms of hair loss you have been experiencing as well as what your present diet is and if you are under any stress. If you are a female you will be asked about your pregnancy history, if you are in menopause, or how your recent menstrual cycles have been. You will be asked about your general health and any existing health conditions or diseases as well as any medication prescription or over-the-counter that you are taking. All of this information is relevant in the quest for determining the cause of your hair loss.

Diffuse hair loss in women can be caused by post-partum and post-menopausal conditions as well as ovarian tumors, anemia, thyroid disease, lupus, poor diets, and stress.

Certain medications that women take can also cause diffuse hair loss such as anti-coagulants, seizure medication, medications given for goat, and thyroid issues, blood pressure medication and anti-inflammatory drugs or drugs used to treat depression and other mood disorders can also cause hair loss. Some of these drugs include warfarin, heparin, dilantin, Xyloprim, Inderal, prednisone, lithium, Elavil, and Prozac.

Medical procedures such as cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can have the adverse affect of hair loss. Oral birth control pills and diet pills can also cause hair loss as well as high doses of vitamin A, and at least one street drug (cocaine).

Stopping or treating the problem of hair loss starts when you know what the cause is and can take many twists and turns as you explore the options. Your doctor or dermatologist can help you explore the treatment options available to you.

Most temporary hair loss can be treated and the hair can grow back. Hair loss that is caused by a medication can be stopped when the medication is changed or stopped. Infections that cause hair loss such as fungal infections can be treated with antifungal medications and once the infection clears the hair should grow back. If hair loss is caused by stress, addressing the cause of the stress (death of a loved one, financial stress, or physical stress) and eliminating the stress as much as possible by avoiding the stressor or learning how to relax can stop the hair loss and eventually the hair will grow back.

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