31 Jul What Are 7 Causes of Hair Loss?

What Are 7 Causes of Hair Loss?

Keep reading to learn about 7 causes of hair loss. August is National Hair Loss Awareness month. Here at Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness, we value educating our clients on all things pertaining to healthy skin. However, it doesn’t just end at skin for us. Our Board Certified Physician Owned Medical Spa offers innovative medical grade treatments and products to help those dealing with hair loss. In our blog post “How Do I Prevent Hair Loss?”, we discuss the 4 phases of growth. As stated, alopecia occurs when more hair is in the exogen stage than the anagen stage. Here are 7 common causes of hair loss.

1. Hereditary Causes: Androgenic Alopecia occurs when genes have been inherited that trigger pore shrinkage and prevent hair growth. This is the most common cause of hair loss amongst men and women.
2. Age: Essential body functions become impaired as the body ages. Unfortunately, hair growth is no exception.
3. Alopecia Areata: This disease occurs when the body’s immune system attacks the hair follicle.
4. Childbirth: A decline in estrogen during pregnancy can impact hair growth and cause hair loss.
5. Thyroid issues: Issues with your thyroid can cause hair strands to come out in clumps.
6. Traction Alopecia: This hair loss condition is caused by external forces such as tightly pulled styles (buns, ponytails, tight braids) over time pulling your hair out.
7. Vitamin and Nutrient Deficiencies: A lack of biotin, zinc, iron, and protein can cause hair loss.

Here at Serenity Aesthetics & Wellness, we pride ourselves in providing our clients with the necessary tools to combat hair loss. If you are experiencing hair loss, we may have solutions for you. Schedule a hair restoration consultation with our Founder, Dr. Gina Charles. If you are looking for supplements to help target hair loss, visit our Nutrafol link to check out the different supplements they have to help you restore the hair that you love.