Hair Loss - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Hair loss is not a problem unless it is excessive. Although it is normal to shed some hair daily as part of hair growth cycle, some people may experience abnormal hair loss. Hair is important to everyone's appearance and self-image, so losing your hair can be distressing experience. Some patients feel anxious when they find out their treatment will affect their hair. If you feel worried, you may find that talking to the staff caring for you helps. They will be able to answer any questions you may have.nnCauses of Hair LossnnA number of things can cause excessive hair loss. For example, about 3 or 4 months after an illness or a major surgery, you may suddenly lose a large amount of hair. This hair loss is related to the stress of the illness and is temporary.n nHormonal problems may cause hair loss. This hair loss usually can be helped by treatment thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.nnMany women notice hair loss about 3 months after they've had a baby. This loss is also related to hormones. During pregnancy, high levels of certain hormones cause the body to keep hair that would normally fall out.n nSome medicines can cause hair loss. This type of hair loss improves when you stop taking the medicine. Medicines that can cause hair loss include blood thinners (also nfinally, hair loss may occur as part of an underlying disease, such as lupus or diabetes.nnHair Loss Symptoms nnIn men, thinning hair on the scalp, a receding hairline, or a horseshoe-shaped pattern that leaves the crown of the head exposed.nn• In women, thinning of hair in general, but mainly at the crown; complete balding is rare.nn• In children or young adults, sudden loss of patches of hair; known as alopecia aerate.nn• Complete loss of all hair on the body; a rare disease called alopecia universalism.nn• Especially in children, patches of broken hairs and incomplete hair loss, usually on the scalp but sometimes involving the eyebrows; the child is most likely rubbing or pulling out hair, a condition called trichotillomania.nn• Excessive shedding of hair, but not complete baldness, after various illnesses and drug treatments, rapid weight loss, anemia, stress, or pregnancy; a condition known as theologian effluvium.nnHair Loss TreatmentnnRetane Treatment Timeline: Most men and women will start to experience Retane's benefits within a couple of weeks. At the Optimal Program dose (3 x applications daily), you will start to notice that you are shedding less hair within 2 weeks and stop losing hair within 4 weeks of treatment. nnYou may also notice new hair growth within 6 weeks of regular use. For best results, please give Retane at least two to three months of regular use.