Not all hair loss is because of stress, but a person may shed significantly more when they experience extreme stress. When should you see a doctor, and what tests can help in prevention and treatment?
Each strand of hair is produced by hair follicles. Hair thickness and density are genetically determined. Hair loss is also mostly caused by hereditary factors. As long as you’re only losing a few hairs a day, there’s nothing to worry about, but if you’re losing more than a hundred, it’s worth finding out what’s causing the problem. The causes can be in the hundreds, so it’s not easy to determine the root cause(s). In addition to genetic predisposition, hormonal changes (e.g. disturbed testosterone-estrogen ratio, thyroid disorders), inflammation, vitamin deficiencies, skin diseases can be among the underlying causes. Laboratory tests offered by the HR-Pharma laboratory service provider in Szeged can help in the detection.
Stress, illness or even diets can lead to hair loss.
External influences on the body – poisoning, radiation, burns, direct exposure to chemicals – can also cause hair loss, but prolonged stress, temporary weakening of the immune system, organ diseases and drug effects can also be responsible. Radical changes in diet or an unbalanced diet and the resulting iron and zinc deficiencies can be among the trigger factors.
New moms don’t have to get scared
At certain stages of life, you may also experience thinning of your previously beautiful hair. This can happen after childbirth, but once the hormonal imbalances have resolved, hair loss usually goes away without any special treatment. However, if this persists for more than a year, it is worth seeking medical advice. After menopause, estrogen production decreases and hair loss may also occur.
Gentle care
Just like our skin, our hair is also affected by our diet, so it’s a good idea to eat foods rich in vitamins and nutrients. Specialized scalp care and hair strengthening products, proper zinc dosage and the use of brushes and combs made from natural materials can also reduce hair loss. HR-Pharma in Szeged offers several test packages – including separate ones for men and women – that give a detailed picture of the general health of the body, possible inflammatory processes, and also what vitamins and trace elements are lacking in the body that can cause hair loss.