Why do you lose more hair than others?

It is estimated that each person has about 100,000 hairs on their head. Of these, on average, about 50 to 100 hairs fall out every day. Losing more than 100 hairs a day is a sign of pathological hair loss.

Scientific research shows that there are many reasons why a person's hair falls out. According toHealth, the first cause is when the body experiences physical trauma such as surgery, traffic accidents, illness..., usually occurring 3-6 months after the injury.

Hair has a programmed life cycle: a growth phase, a resting phase, and a shedding phase, explains dermatologist Marc Glashofer. When people are stressed, the body triggers a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium, which alters the hair cycle and promotes more hair loss.

Pregnancy is an example of a type of physical stress that causes hair loss, along with hormonal changes in the body. Hair loss is more noticeable when the baby is born. However, "rest assured, your hair will grow back after a few months," says Dr. Glashofer.

In addition to physical stress, hair loss is also caused by excess vitamin A and lack of protein. Experts say that nutrients for hair come from blood, vitamin H (Biotin) and vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid). Hair is only truly healthy and beautiful when it is fully supplied with nutrients from the blood vessels inside the body. Therefore, to have healthy and beautiful hair, you should supplement your body with foods rich in vitamins such as meat, fish, eggs, milk, green vegetables, starch and non-citrus fruits.

Certain medications also cause hair loss, including: methotrexate (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and some skin conditions), lithium (for bipolar disorder), nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), antidepressants,...

In addition, using chemicals to style your hair will cause hair loss quickly. Experts advise you to use conditioner after each shampoo, let your hair dry, limit the use of chemicals or styling products, no more than once a week.

For each gender, hair loss comes from different causes.

About two-thirds of men experience hair loss and baldness by the age of 60. This type of hair loss is caused by genetics and changes in male sex hormones, causing hair to recede at the temples. It can be prevented by using topical creams or oral medications to prevent hair loss. Hair transplant surgery is also an option.

Unlike men, hair loss in women is not usually concentrated in one place, causing baldness, but hair loss is distributed throughout the scalp, causing hair to thin visibly. This often happens in women during menopause. At this time, hormonal changes in the body occur. Androgen receptors (male hormones) on the scalp are activated. Hair follicles will shrink and then you start to lose more hair. Birth control pills also cause hormonal changes in the body, causing hair loss.

According to experts, among the many causes listed above, the main reason for hair loss is still due to internal factors: diet and hormones. Therefore, always keep a comfortable mood, supplement healthy, nutritious foods, and your hair will be strong from the inside.