8 causes of hair loss in women

Now you comb your hair and takes less time than before? In most cases, hair loss in women is almost imperceptible until the problem has advanced considerably: Your hair entries are more pronounced, and it stops growing in some areas.

" It is normal for hair to fall out, the difficulty arises when there is a disproportion between hair loss  and born or when new not have the same quality that has been lost: thickness, length, brightness. In addition, out of 100 hairs we have, there is always 12-15% under parts "and indicated by the US Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.

This makes it important to know what factors cause a woman to lose hair. Here we will reveal 8 reasons!

1. Pregnancy

This is for the body a stressful or traumatic event that causes a phenomenon called telogen effluvium; that is, women experience hair loss from three to six weeks after delivery.

2. Too much vitamin A

This is possible if vitamin supplements are taken, as these may contain between 2.5 and 10 international units, upon the recommendation of the American Academy of Dermatology, is located in the 5 units.

3. Thyroid problems

In this case, the fall is chronic and diffuse, keratin becomes more fragile and appearance of the hair is often more rough and dry, the advice of the Institut Vila-Rovira in Barcelona.

4. The environment

The environment in the air and water pollutants, and exposure to chlorine, metals and minerals, can lead to hormonal imbalances that can contribute to hair loss. Exposure to UV rays and free radicals can also prematurely age the cells of the scalp.

5. A little-balanced diet

Poor nutrition, rapid weight loss, a high consumption of animal and deficiencies in fat biotin, iron, protein or zinc can reduce the vital amino acids and absorption necessary for hair growth vitamins.

6. Hormonal changes

The estrogen (female sex hormone) is responsible for that have a nice, thick mane. The problem arises when estrogen levels decrease and increase androgen, another hormone that can cause hair loss. This is common in mu menopause .

7. Anemia

Approximately one in 10 women aged between 20 and 49 years suffer from anemia due to iron deficiency, which can cause hair loss.

8. Excess shares at the capillary level

Subjecting hair to too many treatments can weaken it. Discolorations, frequent changes of color, permanent or regular use of hair irons not directly cause hair loss but can damage it and make this weaken and then fall, according to the dermatologist.

If you experience excessive hair fall or areas evident notes on your bald scalp, forget about home remedies (that truth does not work) and consult your doctor or a dermatologist. Many of the causes of hair loss are solvable.