What causes hair loss?

In Singapore, apart from common hair loss factors like stress, pregnancy and a poor diet, hair loss can actually be a result of specific scalp and hair conditions such as:

Androgenetic Alopecia

This is known as male pattern hair loss or female pattern hair loss. However, males and females in Singapore experience hair loss differently. Male pattern hair loss is characterised by the receding of the scalp and hair line in a ‘M’ shape; female pattern hair loss is characterised by the overall thinning of hair on the entire scalp. Female pattern hair loss also does not lead to complete baldness, unlike males.

Traction Alopecia

This form of hair loss is caused by extreme physical stress on the hair follicles and is usually caused by excessive styling of the hair. A reduction of stress on the hair follicles and boost of scalp health is usually the answer for his hair loss condition.

Telogen Effluvium

This is a form of temporary hair loss, where large amounts of hair fall out but will usually grow back. A person with telogen effluvium experiences periods of hair loss for more than six months. Apart from nutritional deficiencies, telogen effluvium is also caused by pressure on the scalp. Telogen effluvium occurs more in female pattern hair loss.

Anagen Effluvium

This form of hair loss is generally caused by chemicals or medical treatments, such as hair loss from shampoo. So be wary of products that preach hair loss, like shampoos for hair loss.