HAIR LOSS & ITS SYMPTOMS

Hair is not just any physical attribute of our body. It is an important of our daily lives. We care for our hair, brushing and washing it. We use it as a tool to make our outward appearance even better, through up-dos, combing, and dying. Some use their hair as a way to make statements, while others use it to convey a religious sentiment. With all of the many ways our hair is utilized, it is no wonder why we become drastically concerned when it appears we are losing it. It is important, then, that we learn the earliest symptoms of hair loss and the ways it can impact our lives.

Hair loss is not unusual or unhealthy altogether. On average, an individual will lose upwards of one-hundred strands of hair daily. Further, recently after hair is washed, the scalp can lose and astounding two-hundred and fifty strands. This is nothing to be alarmed about and should not be considered abnormal, nor should you stop washing your hair in an attempt to keep it hooked into your scalp. Symptoms of hair loss that should concern you are a little bit more extreme.

This is normal loss, but waking up with an abnormally large amount on the pillow in the morning is a sign that this normal follicle flaking is out of balance. Further, if you notice a great deal more than normal of hair in a brush after combing, this should be an area of concern. Some follicles should fall out after brushing but if there is an extreme amount on the brush, this should raise some red flags.

Hair loss symptoms vary greatly across gender and this must be taken into account when examining your hair. For men, most loss occurs near the front area of the head close to the forehead. Commonly known as the receding hairline, this is where hair loss in men usually occurs. In women, on the other hand, loss tends to be not on the crown of the head but further back. This loss is at the top and half area of the scalp with, often, the frontal region near the forehead remaining unchanged.

Daily life can mask or overshadow the subtle symptoms of hair loss. With hair loss, what we may chalk up to getting older or other external life events could really be masking a greater concern. Please, if you have chronic hair loss or are concerned about changes in hair growth, contact your healthcare provider. This will let you know if changes in hair production are due to normal circumstances or if your hair loss should be a source of concern.