Hair Loss

Hair loss is experienced by men, women, and children. It happens on a daily basis, as part of the natural hair growth process. It is also a common, embarrassing, and not talked about affliction. The more you talk about it, however, the less embarrassing it becomes.

Men have hair loss. It is a simple fact. It is genetic for some and for others there is a medical reason. Some lose their hair early and some lose it slowly. Most accept it, and few do not. Some of those who accept that fact have shaved their heads. Others have rejoiced in their baldness. Those who have not accepted it have fought the process with hair transplants or comb-overs. They forget that it does not affect who they are, just what they look like.

In women, however, hair loss is much more embarrassing and not often discussed. Nevertheless, it does not have to be. There are several reasons why women lose their hair. Medications, medical conditions, pregnancy, menopause and thyroid dysfunction are all possible reasons why a woman could lose her hair. By finding out what is causing the hair loss, one can act on the possible treatments. Medicated shampoos and hair transplants are not just for men anymore. Women can access these treatments for themselves, on the advice of medical professionals, and begin to feel better about them sooner.

Some children experience hair loss, too. For a few of these children, a medical condition causes them to lose all the hair on their body. It can be horribly demoralizing for these children, especially if they get ruthlessly teased about it in school. Teaching children about hair loss is important as it shows them that everyone is different and differences are something to celebrate.

Regardless of age, hair loss needs to be a topic of discussion. There are solutions to slowing down hair loss, and those solutions will remain a mystery unless people are brave enough to step forward and admit that they are losing their hair. Talk to your doctor. Get a referral to a dermatologist. Find out what your options are, because there are many choices and you need to know which one is right for you. Hair transplant, shampoos, and medications are only a small list of the options available.

So relax, do not panic. There is hope. Seize it with both hands and do not let go. Educate yourself on the reasons you could be losing your hair and what your options are for slowing it down.