Hair Loss Causes and Effects

Because hair follicles cycle through the three stages (growth, degeneration and rest) at different intervals, a certain amount of hair is shed daily (while in the rest stage) - nature's method of making way for new hair. The average daily shedding is estimated at 75-150 hairs. Hair loss beyond this indicates a scalp or hair abnormality.

Many variables can contribute to the irregular loss of hair. Stress, diet, hair and scalp condition - even physical constitution will affect hair loss.

You may suffer from hair loss if you:.

• have any family member who has thin hair or hair loss
• drink an excessive amount of caffeinated beverages
• have poor eating habits
• smoke more than 20 cigarettes a day
• live a stressful life
• shampoo only twice per week
• apply hair lotion on an unclean scalp
• have a build-up of hair care products and topical lotions

The degree of hair loss varies among individuals and circumstances.