Why Is Your Hair Thinning?

Does your ponytail feel thinner when you pull your hair back? Have you noticed bald spots on your scalp or your hairline slowly receding? If any of this sounds familiar, chances are you have thinning hair. Don’t worry, it’s more common than you think– hair loss can happen for a number of reasons, and they aren’t always permanent.

Thinning hair is an issue that affects men and women of any age. It can differ in its severity, from complete hair loss to bald spots in specific areas throughout the scalp. Regardless of how severe (or obvious) your thinning hair may be, it can still be embarrassing, annoying, and a blow to our self-confidence.

The Causes of Thinning Hair

Genetics

When you think of thinning hair and baldness, what comes to mind? Most of us recall the old wives' tale of male pattern baldness and how it’s passed down from the mother. Surprisingly, genetic hair loss affects women as much as men, and it can be inherited from both the father and mother’s side.

Most of us will see the visible signs of genetic hair loss as early as our teens and 20’s while others may not see it until their 50’s. Oftentimes women who experience thinning hair due to genetics will notice it in their 40’s and 50’s, or around the same time as menopause.

Stress

Stress wreaks havoc on all parts of the body, and our hair is no exception. Unfortunately, hair loss due to stress can be hard to pick up on since it doesn’t happen immediately. It usually takes between 3 to 6 months after stress starts to see the effects. Our hair grows in phases, and when we’re under stress, the natural growth cycle can be thrown off, which results in the hair prematurely entering the shedding phase.

Diet

Just like stress, what we eat has an influence on the health of our hair. Getting adequate vitamins and nutrients from a well-rounded diet supports a healthy scalp, which makes the foundation for healthy hair growth.

Common vitamin and nutrient deficiencies that result in thinning hair and bald spots include iron, biotin, fatty omega-3 acids, zinc, and selenium. Adequate protein intake is crucial to hair growth as well since protein is the building block of hair follicles.

Medical Conditions and Health Concerns

Have you recently undergone treatment or been diagnosed with a medical condition? You’re not alone– there are several health conditions and medical reasons that cause thinning hair and, in some cases, total hair loss.

Hormonal changes in the body from thyroid conditions, pregnancy, birth control, and menopause commonly coincide with thinning hair. Certain prescriptions can cause hair loss including medication that treats diabetes, blood pressure, acne, and heart conditions. Chemotherapy causes hair loss as well.

If you suspect your thinning hair is from a medical condition or the side effect of a medication, you should speak with your doctor who can properly advise you.

In Conclusion

While the causes of thinning hair may seem endless, the solution to reversing hair loss isn’t as far off as you may think. It’s important to treat thinning hair as soon as you notice the signs with ingredients that are proven to work.

The Thymuskin® Classic thinning hair care system, for all types of thinning hair, includes a shampoo and a serum that stimulates the scalp, resulting in strong and healthy hair.