Hair falls out in bunches: causes and solutions

Hair loss in bunches is one of the most common trichological pathologies. This article will talk about the causes of this condition, as well as options for solving the problem.

Every person’s hair falls from his head. This is a completely normal reaction of the body and indicates a physiological process of renewal. For example, if a person loses only up to 25 hair a day, then he practically does not notice it. However, there are situations when curls begin to fall out in shreds.

The problem of severe hair loss can be faced by both men and women. However, most of the stronger sex for a long time does not give this “event” due attention. Women, according to medical statistics, turn to trichologists more often and faster.

If after washing a large tuft of hair fell out, then in this case you should definitely beware. An alarming sign is also the fact when such a situation is repeated many times. Some people first notice this problem when they begin to detect lost strands of hair in the bathroom or on the floor of the shower stall. Experts recommend in this situation not to hesitate to visit a trichologist. This doctor will conduct a comprehensive examination, including using special instrumental devices, and then will be able to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the necessary therapy. And also the trichologist necessarily compiles a set of recommendations for caring for hair.

External influences, of course, affect the condition of the curls.Every day, our strands are exposed to environmental factors. Styling devices, such as a hairdryer or an iron for straightening hair, also have a negative effect on hair rods. Some women say that they have experienced the problem of severe hair loss after having done carving or perm.

If the hair is clumping, then in this case, you should definitely find out the cause of this condition. Trichologists note that both a single cause and a combination of several causative factors can lead to pathological hair loss. They recommend approaching each case individually.

The season certainly affects the appearance of the hair. In the colder months, cold air and wind affect your hair. At the same time, after a walk in damp weather, you can not only catch a cold, but also encounter the problem that curls will begin to climb very much.

Experts explain such negative consequences quite simply. In the skin of the head are hair follicles. These formations are fairly well circulated and innervated. Hair follicles are an extremely important anatomical element for healthy hair. If their blood supply is disturbed for some reason, then this leads to the fact that the locks of curls begin to fall out more strongly. In this case, the effect of low temperature and local hypothermia of the scalp by the wind become such a causal factor.

The peak of strong loss of curls for seasonal reasons often also falls in the spring. At this time (especially among residents of the northern countries) a vitamin-mineral imbalance begins to develop in the body. It is associated not only with the fact that the amount of necessary vitamins and minerals in the diet is reduced, but also with the fact that insolation is still not high enough.

In the summer, when the sun's rays are more active, the content of vitamin D will increase in the internal environment of the body through a cascade of chemical reactions. This means that the risk of a problem of increased hair loss in the summertime will decrease, as this element helps to strengthen curls.

The condition of the hair largely depends on what a person eats. If in the blood due to an unbalanced diet, the content of elements important for the body decreases, then this becomes the cause of severe hair loss. For example, a decrease in protein in the diet can lead to a deterioration in the condition of the hair. Such changes quite often appear in those who abuse fast food or eat an insufficient amount of protein foods.

Many representatives of the beautiful half of humanity often experiment with various diets. Many of them imply an unbalanced diet. Reducing the physiological need for the intake of nutrients important for the body in many cases is the reason that curls begin to climb strongly.

Many people who have experienced severe hair loss often attribute this to stress factors. So, this problem quite often appears after a painful divorce, moving to a new place of residence, surgery, and many other factors. Trichologists note that stress, indeed, can lead to a strong loss of curls.

The duration of stress and its intensity seriously affect the condition of the hair. For example, if stress is short and quickly passes, then there should not be any adverse effects on hair.

Stressful effects lead to a change in the blood of a whole range of hormones. This specific “restructuring” in the body leads to the fact that the normal blood supply and innervation of the hair follicles changes. Such changes become the reason that the curls begin to fall out strongly.

Vitamin imbalance is a fairly common cause of the pathological loss of curls. Moreover, a deficiency of one single vitamin, or several at once, can lead to this problem. A decrease in the intake of complex B vitamins in the blood may cause the blood supply and innervation of the hair follicles to worsen.

Carotenoid deficiency can also cause pathological hair loss. These important substances are found in many vegetables and fruits that have a bright yellow, orange and red color. All the cells of the human body need these components. He is also needed for curls. The balance of vitamin A in the body is very important. Experts note that the problem of alopecia can lead not only to a deficiency of this important component, but also its excess.

Each person has his own individual characteristics of hair. So, some people have rather thin hair, while others have thick hair. Each type of hair requires special proper care. Moreover, in order to preserve a beautiful head of hair, it is necessary that all care products are selected correctly. In practice, this often does not happen. Curl care specialists point out that the wrong choice of hair care products is often the reason that leads to pathological loss of curls.

Some women wash their hair every day, and each time they use a hair dryer to dry, often avoiding the use of special thermal protection agents.

To the pathological loss of curls can lead not only the impact of any external factors or improper care, but also a number of pathologies. So, the cause of this condition may be:

• thyroid disease;
• fungal infection of the scalp;
• disturbances in the endocrine system;
• anemia;
• immunodeficiency states;
• erectile dysfunction (in men);
• a number of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• infectious and autoimmune diseases.

When a fact of severe hair loss is detected, first of all, do not ignore this problem. Some people think that somehow treating a pathological loss is not worth it, as it will pass on its own. However, trichologists consider such judgments to be a big mistake. They note that if the problem of pathological loss appeared, then it should not be ignored, but eliminated.

For people who prefer to use natural remedies to eliminate the problem of severe hair loss, attention should be paid to some folk recipes.

• Mask of onion. For its preparation, you need to take 1.5 tbsp. l juice obtained from onions, honey and sunflower oil. For better mixing, it is best to place the ingredients in a water bath. After that, you need to add chicken yolk to the prepared mixture. Apply the mask to clean, slightly dried hair.Keep the remedy on the hair should be for 35 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
• Nettle broth. They should rinse their hair after washing. For the preparation of 2 tbsp. l chopped nettle leaves need to pour 0.5 liters of boiling water, and then boil for half an hour. Rinse with this herbal decoction should be clean, just washed curls at least twice in 7-8 days.

In order not to encounter a strong loss of curls, you should properly care for them. The recommendations of experts will help in this.

• Choose care products based on the individual characteristics of the hair. Some experts note that if the problem of severe loss appeared, then in this case it is imperative to change all the care products for curls.
• Do not forget about regular combing. This simple procedure helps to improve blood flow in the hair roots. This effect also contributes to the fact that curls fall out less. Choose a comb based on the structure of the hair. For example, combs for owners of thick and straight hair may not be suitable for girls with thin and curly curls.
• Wash your hair with non-hot water. Exposure to too high a temperature can have a negative effect on the condition of the hair follicles. Try to dry your hair (whenever possible) without using a hair dryer.
• Girls who are faced with the problem of severe hair loss are not recommended to resort to curls. Such a procedure can only exacerbate this pathological condition.

In the next video, the trichologist details the causes of hair loss.