The problem of hair loss, unfortunately, is familiar to many women. And although a small loss of hair is quite natural and inevitable, a large number of fallen hair indicates some violations in the body. In general, the reason that hair falls out depends on the general condition of the woman. So, the cause of hair loss can be avitaminosis, pregnancy, lactation and others. We offer to discuss various factors, because of which hair falls out in women.
How to determine if hair loss is excessive?
The best way to calculate the number of hair loss in a day, until they came up with. There is an opinion that it is worth paying attention to your health in the event that you lose more than 100 hairs per day. But this figure is the average size, and suitable for owners of hair with medium density. If you have thick hair, then the norm can be up to 120 hair, and if rare - then your norm is 70-80 hair.
To count the dropped out hair it is possible so. Try to comb all day with one comb, and by the end of the day see how much hair has accumulated on it. Also pay attention and add to the amount of hair from the hairbrush that fell out during the washing of the head, those that were left on your clothes, and on the pillow after sleep. After that add another 10-15 "unaccounted" hairs, which could be lost somewhere else.
Causes of hair loss:
- decreased immunity;
- viral diseases;
- hormonal changes in the body;
- environmental factors;
- violation of blood circulation in the scalp;
- hereditary factors;
- conducting operations under general anesthesia;
- malnutrition;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- bad habits;
- infectious diseases of the scalp.
Why do hair fall out when washing my head?
Typically, hair loss when washing your head - this is a secondary signal, indicating the existence of a problem with the hair follicles. From a physiological point of view, hair falls out at a time when the hair follicle is not strong enough to hold it. At the time of washing the head, more hair falls out than at other times due to the fact that we mechanically affect the hair and they lose contact with the follicle more easily.
Many women, seeing that when washing their hair drops a lot of hair, try to wash their heads less often, less often to comb, etc. There is some logic in this, of course, but the more correct solution is to determine the internal reason why a woman has hair falling out. But even over the procedure of washing your head, too, you need to work, but do not reduce their number, and replace hair care products with special strengthening complexes. Often, make nourishing and firming hair masks. Forget about the time to dye and straighten (curl) the hair.
Why do hair fall out during pregnancy and after childbirth?
This problem concerns almost every pregnant woman. Associated with hair loss in this period with the weakening of the female body. During pregnancy, most of the nutrients are taken away by the baby, leaving the mother with small remnants. "But why do hair fall out not only in pregnant women, but also after childbirth?", You ask. And after giving birth, the female body works to produce milk, this also significantly weakens the woman. And colossal hormonal changes in the body during pregnancy and after childbirth give such a side effect as hair loss.
Influence on hair loss in this period can be by taking additional vitamins (or better a complex of vitamins specifically for pregnant and lactating women). And the correction of nutrition, namely the introduction of more fresh fruit and vegetables into the diet.