Causes of Hair Loss

Causes of hair loss

Hair loss and baldness can have many causes, several of which are poorly researched and understood. The following is a summary:

• Hereditary baldness

• Normal aging

• Menopause

• Nervous hair pulling - usually in children

• Excessively tight hair accessories

• Excessive shampoo or hair-drying

• Childbirth

• Poor diet

• High fever

• Excessive dieting

• Alopecia

• Alopecia areata

• Telogen alopecia

• Anogen alopecia

• Skin conditions, such as

- skin injury

- eczema

- dermatitis

- burns

- psoriasis

• Hormonal disorders, such as

- thyroid disorder

- hypothyroidism

- hyperthyroidism

- pituitary disorder

- iron deficiency anemia

• AIDS (in the later stages)

• Autoimmune diseases, such as

- SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

- alopecia areata

- alopecia totalis

• Scalp disorders, such as

- scalp fungal infection

- tinea capitis (type of Tinea)

- psoriasis of the scalp

• Radiation therapy

• Chemotherapy

• Various medications

…and many other diseases and conditions.

Bioscal® and Bioscalin® are used to remove obstacles to natural, healthy hair growth, to prepare and stimulate the scalp for new hair growth and to optimize the growth conditions for the new hair. However, underlying medical disorders should be treated by medical practitioners.