What Are the Causes of Severe Hair Loss?
Aug 01, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
Severe hair loss may be caused by genetic factors, irregular daily routines, and unhealthy lifestyle habits. It is commonly associated with endocrine disorders triggered by excessive stress and prolonged consumption of spicy or irritating foods. The most common type of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia—also known as male-pattern baldness—characterized by a receding hairline and thinning crown, often linked to abnormal testosterone metabolism and exhibiting a Mediterranean-type pattern.
In healthy individuals, shedding up to 100 hairs per day is considered normal and uniform hair loss. However, if daily hair loss exceeds 100 hairs or presents as patchy alopecia, it may indicate pathological hair loss. So, what causes severe hair loss?
What Causes Severe Hair Loss?
Severe hair loss may stem from genetic factors, irregular daily routines, and unhealthy lifestyle habits. It is commonly associated with chronic stress and long-term consumption of spicy or stimulating foods, leading to endocrine disorders.
Hair loss itself may be a non-systemic condition. The most common type is androgenetic alopecia—also known as male-pattern baldness—characterized by an abnormal sensitivity to testosterone and typically presenting with a “Mediterranean” pattern of hair thinning. Psychogenic alopecia, triggered by psychological or mental stress, is another recognized cause. Additionally, seasonal hair loss occurs, with increased shedding commonly observed in autumn. Finally, hair loss may also result from underlying medical conditions such as syphilis, infectious alopecia, or chemotherapy-induced alopecia in cancer patients.
Individuals experiencing severe hair loss may try anti-hair-loss shampoos or oral medications designed to promote hair growth; however, these interventions often yield limited efficacy. Alternatively, patients may seek clinical treatments such as hair transplantation or hair grafting procedures at a hospital. For surgical options like transplantation, treatment must be performed at a reputable medical institution, where physicians will formulate a targeted treatment plan based on diagnostic findings. We hope this information is helpful to you!
