Hair loss is when you start losing your hair, and it can happen for different reasons. Sometimes it’s just a little thinning, while you might lose all your hair other times. Here are some common reasons for hair loss:

  1. Stressful Times: After a big stressful event like being really sick, having surgery, or a major infection, your hair might start falling out a couple of months later. Sometimes, women can also lose hair after having a baby because of hormone changes.
  2. Medications: Some medicines, like those for your heart or cancer treatment, can make your hair fall out suddenly.
  3. Health Problems: If you have certain health problems like lupus, syphilis, thyroid issues, or problems with your hormones, you might notice your hair thinning.
  4. Fungal Infection: Sometimes, the fungus can infect your scalp, making your hair break off and fall out in patches.
  5. Autoimmune Issue: There’s a condition where your body’s defences mistakenly attack your hair, causing it to fall out in small patches.
  6. Hair Mistreatment: Pulling your hair tight or using harsh chemicals can make it fall out. There’s also a rare problem where people can’t stop themselves from pulling their own hair out.
  7. Inherited Baldness: Some people lose their hair because of their genes. Men might see their hairline receding or the top of their head getting thinner, while women might notice their hair getting thin on top.

If you’re losing more hair than usual, you might find lots of hair in your brushes, on your clothes, and even in the sink. Your hair might look thinner, your hairline could change, or you could see bald patches.

To figure out why you’re losing hair, your doctor will ask about your health history and the medicines you take and look at your hair. Sometimes, they might need to do tests on your hair or blood to find the cause.

How long your hair loss lasts depends on why it’s happening. If it’s because of stress or medicine, your hair might grow back in a few months. It could take longer to grow back if it’s from a fungal infection. Some kinds of hair loss, like inherited baldness, can get worse over time, but there are treatments to help.

You can do a few things to help prevent hair loss, like reducing stress, taking care of your hair, and eating well. Treatments can include stopping the medicine that’s causing it, using special shampoos or creams, or even taking certain medicines. Hair loss can’t be fixed for some people, especially if there’s scarring on the scalp. If you’re worried about losing your hair, it’s a good idea to talk to a doctor, especially if you’re also having other health problems.