We know that androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness is by far the most common cause of hair loss, accounting for 95% of hair loss in men and women. But there are a variety of other causes for hair loss in men and women. These include disease, aging, improper hair care, poor nutrition, and stress.

It’s a proven fact that medical conditions, as well as treatments and procedures, may lead to hair loss. Many people have experienced sudden and large amounts of hair loss about 3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery. Fortunately, this hair loss is usually temporary, and is related to the stress of the illness.

Hair loss may also signal a previously hidden disease, including lupus, thyroid disease or diabetes. Because hair loss may be an early sign, it’s a good idea to identify the problem and begin treating it at this time. Psychological disorders may be responsible for self-inflicted hair loss. Men and women suffering from this condition pull their own hair out by the roots. Hair loss may stem from taking certain medicines, but this normally stops once the medication is no longer taken.

Another cause of medical hair loss is hormonal problems. Essentially, having an overactive or under active thyroid gland may cause your hair to fall out. Treating the thyroid disease will usually help this hair loss. Hormones can also cause hair loss if male hormones (androgens), or female hormones (estrogens), are out of balance. However, if the hormone imbalance is corrected, the hair loss should stop.

Hair transplant surgery is still an option and should be considered in order to provide the hair reconstruction that you need. Often free consultations are available with your Physician so you can go over all of the pertinent details of your needs.