Rapid Hair Loss In Women

Posted by admin | Folic Acid For Treating Hair Loss | Saturday 4 April 2009 7:50 am

Anyone who experiences rapid hair loss is in for a shock. One day you have a beautiful head of hair that makes you feel young, sexy, and even sometimes, elegant. A few days later you realize that you just brushed your hair directly into a bald spot. It can be especially devastating for women to realize that not only is their hair thinning, but it is falling out at a rate that is completely unacceptable.

rapid hair loss Well meaning but often misguided friends and family members might think that buying you some beautiful hats and scarves will make you feel better. Let’s face it. A great hat is a great hat but we don’t want to be forced into wearing one. We love it when we have the choice to wear a great hat.

There are a few probable causes when it comes to rapid hair loss and a few different ways you might be able to stop it, treat it, and then reverse it. Topping the list of probable causes are illness and nutritional deficiencies. Illness can be anything from the flu to cancer. It’s best to rule this one out with a thorough check up.

Nutritional factors can play a significant role in whether or not your hair will stay firmly growing on your head. Poor diets and long term vitamin and nutrient deficiencies can cause a similar reaction in the body as an over production of DHT.

Evaluate thoroughly the presence of the Vitamin B family (especially B6, B7, and B12) niacin, magnesium, folic acid, and zinc. These are essential nutrients for preventing the loss of one’s hair as well as primary nutrients for making sure it can grow like Rapunzel’s.

Sometimes (while not really an illness) menopause or even pregnancy or post partum periods can bring on troubles in the hair department, including loss. This is because during these times some women produce more testosterone, which then translates into the hormone DHT. DHT prevents hair follicles from growing again after the initial hair root has died and fallen out the way it is supposed to.

Rapid hair loss in women is a difficult but not impossible condition to treat. With an increase in nutritional awareness, a thorough health examination, and the exploration of potential hormone overproduction, most women find their cause and are able to address it. If you can’t find the cause right off the bat, keep digging a little. You are not alo 1000 ne, and there are many women who understand that you shouldn’t have to wear the hat if it isn’t in your style plans for the day.