Reasons for Severe Hair Loss
Disease description:
I have been experiencing significant hair loss lately. When washing my hair, a lot of hair comes out at once. I would like to know what causes severe hair loss.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The reasons for severe hair loss may include the following:
1. Excessive mental stress: Long-term mental tension or anxiety may lead to endocrine disorders, which can subsequently affect the hair growth cycle and cause hair loss.
2. Malnutrition: A lack of nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and minerals can lead to poor nourishment of hair follicles, making hair fragile and prone to breakage and eventual loss.
3. Endocrine disorders: Conditions such as androgenetic alopecia (male-pattern baldness), which is an autosomal dominant hereditary condition, can result in excessive secretion of androgens that negatively affect hair follicle growth, leading to hair loss.
4. Other factors: Genetic predisposition, chronic lack of sleep, frequent hair dyeing, and perming can also contribute to hair loss.
If hair loss is severe, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly.
