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Hair is naturally a point of pride for a great many people. It describes a fundamental part of our wider leanings towards self-image, even self-esteem; a recent report by Stylist acknowledges that around 70% of women feel self-conscious when unhappy about their hair – a sentiment, no doubt, shared across borders.
Of course, the reasons for said self-consciousness can differ significantly from person to person, or situation to situation. One such worry can relate to hair health, or more specifically, the loss or thinning of hair. This, in and of itself, can be caused by a number of different things – but what exactly are those things, and how can they be met?
Hormonal Imbalance
One of the main reasons we have for encountering hair loss is hormonal in nature. Hormone-related conditions are often the central cause for hair loss or thinning, particularly where conditions like PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) – at least in their more aggravated state – can present through heightened testosterone levels reducing hair growth in key areas.
Another disorder that can inhibit hair growth is hyperthyroidism, wherein overactive thyroids similarly spike hormone levels; the over-existence of androgens like testosterone is a common cause for thinning hair, and commonly resolved with doctors through hormone replacement therapy or the contraceptive pill.
Nutritional Deficiency
Another route by which hair thinning or hair loss can be effected is nutritional deficiency. Just as with other parts of the body, your hair requires bountiful supply of key vitamins and minerals to grow, and grow healthily to boot.
Thankfully, nutritional deficiency is relatively easy to solve. Simple changes to your personal diet can be enough to improve hair health, but in instances where you may have restrictions, hair growth vitamins can be procured in tablet form to supplement your daily intake. Between a balanced approach to daily diets and the provision of supplementary tablets, you can address any vitamin or mineral shortages with ease.
Stress and Lifestyle Factors
Of course, these do not wholly describe the potential causes for hair loss. Mental health issues can also be problematic, where stress and anxiety can spike both cortisol and androgen levels in short bursts. Simply put, dietary change might not be enough to address the root causes for a given case of hair loss.
Where stress might be a contributing factor, there are some simple steps you can take to improve your situation. For one, addressing your daily workload can ensure you aren’t over-stressing yourself on a day-to-day basis.