7 Common Causes Of Female Hair Loss

A hormonal imbalance can lead to multitude of annoying health and beauty issues, from adult acne to weight gain. If your hormones are out of whack the effects will radiate throughout the whole body

Hormonal Imbalance

It's no myth that excess stress can literally make your hair fall out.Stress may also trigger scalp problems, such as dandruff, disrupt eating habits and mess with the digestive system

Stress

One of the most common causes of hair loss in women is an iron deficiency. Iron is essential for producing hair cell protein without it, your strands will suffer.

Iron Deficiency

The thyroid gland helps to regulate the body's metabolism by controlling the production of proteins and tissue use of oxygen. Any thyroid imbalance can therefore affect hair loss.

Hypothyroidism

A lack of vitamin B12 can leave you feeling tired and low on energy. Vitamin B12 deficiency often causes hair loss as it can affect the health of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to your tissues.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency

A steep drop on the scales can impact your tresses, "6-12 weeks after dramatic weight loss, whether it be intentional or unintentional, hair commonly comes out in excess"

Dramatic Weight Loss

If you're going through or about to enter the menopause, changes in your body may also have an effect on your hair.

Age

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