Causes of Hair Loss (And What You Can Do About It)
It is perfectly normal to lose up to 100 strands of hair a day. However, if you are consistently losing more than 100 hairs a day, you could potentially be having a hair loss problem. You should see a doctor to have it treated as early as possible. According to statistics, hair loss is a very common problem that affects both genders. It affects about 30 million men and 20 million women globally. Hair loss may seem more obvious in men because of the way it presents itself. In men, hairline usually recedes upwards, with both sides of the temples losing hair faster than the front. On the other hand, dispersed hair thinning is more common in women as the female hormone, estrogen, prevents male pattern baldness. We pick the brains of one of the most brilliant aesthetic doctors in Singapore , Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, to find out the causes of hair loss and the treatment options available. Common Causes of Hair Loss HEREDITARY FACTORS One of the leading cause...