Five Common Causes of Hair Loss in Men

Hair loss is a major problem for many people and occurs because of medical conditions, hormonal changes or certain medications. Count on Dr. Paul C. Cotterill to help you identify the exact cause of hair loss and help restore your hair!

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1.It's just plain genetics

The most common reason for hair loss is male pattern baldness, which is the reason for the U-shape balding patch on most men. This condition is purely genetic and is passed on from both sides of the family.

Depending on your family history, baldness can start even in your teens. Not only that, your hair will get thinner, but it may also go soft and shorter.

2. Does anyone really like getting older?

It is common for both men and women to have at least mild hair loss along with thinning as they age. From the age of 30, hair growth will become slow and volume will decrease.

3. You may not be eating right

Your hair needs nutrients to stay healthy. Low iron levels in the body, sudden weight loss or a poor diet can lead to a lot of hair shedding. This can also happen temporarily.

4. Too stressed?

Significant physical stress, such as illness or surgery or emotional strain caused due to loss of a job, can lead to hair loss. This type of hair loss is called telogen effluvium and it causes sudden widespread thinning of hair.

5. You might have psoriasis

Mostly mistaken for dandruff, psoriasis of the scalp can lead to overproduction of skin cells that are visible as big white flakes. If severe enough this condition can damage your hair severely and cause temporary hair loss.