Hair Loss Causes
What causes Hair loss, and what can be done about it?
I just had my 3rd child, and I know my nutrition is lacking. But is that the only reason I have started lossing handfuls of hair. My hair was thick when I was a teen… now its growing increasingly thinner, and it has be thoroughly worried. Help!
Hair loss after birth is extremely common. There are two main types of female alopecia (hair loss) – alopecia areata (this is when the immune system attacks hair follicles and is not likely) and androgenic alopecia which is caused by hormones.
Estrogen is the hormone in question. While pregnant, your estrogen levels are very high (you may have noticed your hair fuller at this time). After birth, the estrogen level declines causing shedding and thinning. If you are not currently on birth control, I would suggest taking it again as it stabilizes an appropriate level of estrogen within the body. If you are very near menopause, I would talk with your physician about choices. Hair loss during menopause will most likely increase.
Have you noticed changes in your skin such as oiliness or increased acne? If so, I would be certain that it is because of your estrogen level. Otherwise, your most likely other reason is what is mentioned above regarding your thyroid.
Good luck!
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