Hair loss is a condition that affects men, women, and even children. There are some who get depressed seeing strands of hair on the brush or in the sink. Some do not bother to do anything about it because they believe that hair loss is an unpleasant fact of life. It may help you to know that it is not a fact of life and that it is possible to reverse the condition.
To help you understand diffuse hair loss and alopecia, read below. You will know when to worry and when not to worry about diffuse hair loss and alopecia.
What is diffuse hair loss and alopecia?
Diffuse hair loss is hair loss that affects the entire scalp. This hair loss is not concentrated in one area of the scalp, and therefore does not lead to balding. The result of diffuse hair loss is hair thinning.
Alopecia, on the other hand, is the common form of hair loss which can lead to baldness.
What causes diffuse hair loss and alopecia?
Hormonal imbalance
Taking birth control pills
Infection
Inflammation
Thyroid malfunction
Medications
Iron deficiency
The list above focuses on the causes of diffuse hair loss and alopecia for women. The cause of male pattern baldness that involves balding on specific parts of a man's head is not listed with the above causes.
However, there are causes in the list above that may affect men as well.
Infection, inflammation, thyroid malfunction, iron deficiency and certain medications may also affect men. Thus, diffuse hair loss and alopecia likewise affect men.
Treatments for diffuse hair loss and alopecia
There are causes of diffuse hair loss and alopecia that do not need medical treatment. Iron deficiency, for one, only requires supplementation of iron in order for hair loss to be reversed.
Another cause, birth control pills and medication, can also be easily rectified; you only need to ask for hair friendly medication from your health professional and you will reverse the hair loss problem.
Infection, inflammation, thyroid malfunction, and hormonal imbalances may need treatment as advised by a hair care professional.
You therefore need to bring the matter to the attention of professionals who are knowledgeable before embarking on a hair loss treatment. This is to ensure that the treatment for your diffuse hair loss and alopecia will be directed to the root of the problem.
There are many possible causes and your hair care professional needs to diagnose your condition before giving you any treatment. Sometimes using medicated shampoo is enough and costly hair loss treatments can be avoided.
