You are experiencing hair loss, inexplicably. If taking better care of your hair, with oils and masks, is not helping, look for the possible causes.
Translated that means baldness that has a genetic cause or because of your genes! Male or female pattern baldness is genetic and the most common reason for hair loss, affecting millions worldwide, states Cleveland Clinic.
Hormonal imbalance occur during pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or because of thyroid disorders, which may lead to temporary or permanent hair loss, suggests Cleveland Clinic.
Drugs used for cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, and high blood pressure may have hair loss as a side effect, says Mayo Clinic. Chemotherapy, of course, does too.
Diseases, like alopecia areata, cause the immune system to attack hair follicles, resulting in patchy hair loss, according to the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
Physical or emotional stress can trigger short periods of hair loss, states the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
Deficiency of dietary nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin D can weaken hair structure and start the thinning of hair, according to Healthline.
Traction alopecia results from hairstyles that pull the hair too tightly like braids or ponytails. Overuse of chemical treatments can also damage hair follicles, reports the American Academy of Dermatology Association.
People taking birth control pills may experience hair loss immediately or after several months. So, take birth control pills that have a low androgen index, suggest Medical News Today.
Parasites like fungus and ringworm can invade the hair and scalp, leading to hair loss, says Johns Hopkins Medicine.