Why Does My Hair Keep Falling Out?

Have you been noticing more hair in the shower drain lately?

Hair loss can be an embarrassing and frustrating experience. It's natural to investigate why this is happening and take steps toward a solution. With the right knowledge and resources, you no longer have to suffer in silence.

In this article, we answer why your hair keeps falling out and provide helpful tips to prevent further hair loss. Let's learn more about what could be causing unexpected hair loss.

How Much Is Too Much?

People lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day due to natural shedding. Hair is a living part of the body, so this hair loss isn't concerning as long as new strands are growing back in their place.

If you are shedding more than 100 hairs daily - or if you see that your hair is thinning - this could be a sign of something more serious. Various factors, including age, genetics, and lifestyle choices, such as diet or stress levels, can cause hair loss (alopecia).

Age

Hair tends to become finer with age. Hair loss usually affects people over 50 and is more common in men. But it can happen to people of any age.

Our hair thins as we age primarily due to genetics and decreasing levels of hormones like estrogen and testosterone. Hair follicles shrink over time, leading to less volume and making the hair thinner. Hair growth also slows down, resulting in shorter strands that can't hold onto their color very long.

Male Pattern Baldness

Hair loss in men is usually caused by male pattern baldness, an inherited condition. Hair follicles become smaller over time and eventually stop producing new strands. Hair loss is usually more severe at the head's front, top, and crown.

Female Pattern Baldness

Women don't typically experience thinning at the temples but rather thinning across the top of their scalp or patchy bald spots. Hair loss in women can be caused by various factors, including hormonal changes due to pregnancy or menopause.

Hormonal Imbalance

Hormones primarily determine hair growth. So any significant hormonal change, like menopause or pregnancy, can interrupt the growth of hair follicles. An imbalance in testosterone or estrogen can cause hair to fall out, thin, and break more easily.

Thyroid issues or other medical conditions can also cause hair loss. An overactive thyroid gland can also lead to hair loss due to increased levels of thyroxine, which may interfere with hair follicles' normal growth cycle.

Medications

Any medication that affects your hormones can cause hair loss. These medications may include birth control pills, drugs for depression or anxiety, and steroids. Hair loss due to medication is typically a temporary side effect that resolves when the medication is stopped.

If you can't stop the medication causing your hair loss, there may be other steps to prevent further hair loss and stimulate new hair growth. Talk to your doctor about your medicines and their potential side effects.

Stress and Anxiety

High-stress levels can trigger hair loss due to decreased circulation to the scalp, making it harder for new follicles to grow. Stress causes the body to produce excess cortisol, interfering with hair growth.

If your hair is falling out due to stress or anxiety, it's time to take action. Get plenty of rest, practice relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation, and speak with a therapist if needed.

Chronic Illnesses

Chronic illnesses like diabetes, lupus, and autoimmune disorders can cause hair loss due to hormonal imbalances or disruption of hair follicles' normal growth cycle.

Maintaining good blood glucose levels and managing other chronic medical conditions can help reduce hair loss.

Poor Nutrition

Poor nutrition is another major contributor to thinning hair with age since it reduces the body's ability to produce strong, healthy hair strands. Without the vitamins, minerals, and proteins your hair needs to stay healthy, it will break and eventually become thin.

A healthy, balanced diet improves overall health and stimulates hair growth. A well-balanced diet should include lean proteins like fish and poultry, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats.

Hair-friendly nutrients such as iron, zinc, and biotin are important for maintaining healthy hair.

Unhealthy Hair Styling

Hair styling can also lead to hair loss if it's done too often or with harsh products. Hair dyes, relaxers, and other chemical treatments can weaken the hair shaft and cause breakage.

If you use heat, always use a heat protectant. Healthy hair is happy hair! So please don't overdo it.

Genetic Predisposition

Hair loss can be genetic. If you have a family history of baldness, this could explain why your hair keeps falling out.

Hair loss can be inherited from either parent, so it's important to understand your family's history to know if you're at risk.

Treatment Options

Hair loss can be a difficult and stressful experience, but there is help available. Hair restoration solutions such as medications, special shampoos and conditioners, and hair transplants can help reduce the appearance of thinning hair.

• Hair Restoration Solutions (medications, special shampoos and conditioners, hair transplants)
• Stress Reduction Techniques (rest, yoga, meditation)
• Dietary Changes (lean proteins, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds, healthy fats)
• Hair Care Practices (use heat protectant products when styling hair with heat or chemicals; avoid overusing chemical treatments such as relaxers and dyes)
• Treating Underlying Conditions: Thyroid issues/medical conditions; hormone imbalances due to menopause or pregnancy; medications.

Different treatments are available to help restore your hair and regain your confidence. Talk to your doctor to discuss your options and get the help you need.

Hair Loss Solutions to Regain Confidence

Losing hair can be an upsetting experience, but it helps to understand why your hair keeps falling out and take steps to address the problem.

No matter the cause, hair loss is not something that has to be endured alone. At VOLOOM, we're dedicated to improving hair volume in the healthiest way possible.

Learn more about how to volumize thinning hair with VOLOOM Hair Volumizers and join the VOLOOM Hair Revolution today!

You deserve to feel your best and have the hair of your dreams. So don't be afraid to get help and take action! Hair loss doesn't have to define you. You can restore your hair and reclaim your confidence with the right care.