Introduction – Hair fall is very common problem in young and old individuals due to several reasons across the world. Hair loss is also called as alopecia is more prevalent or especially in older adults. There is an excessive hair loss that may occur in children and youths also. Hair loss may occur due to increases in age, several medical conditions, hereditary problems or issues, and many more. It is important to note that hereditary hair loss with age increases the risk of baldness in individuals.

Normally, the hair loss per day is from 50 to 100 hairs with around 100,000 hairs on your head so its small loss is not noticeable. Generally, new hair replaces the lost hair, but it does not always occur. Hair loss may develop slowly in several years or occur abruptly and hair fall can be temporary or permanent. If you lose a large amount of hair during washing your hair then it indicates that hair is thin and increases the risk of baldness. So, if you lose a large amount of hair then should consult with your doctor to prevent the problem.

Now different types of hairstyles are very popular among youngsters at parties and marriage ceremonies. But hairstyles or treatment may also cause hair fall at a younger age that creates a serious problem for youths. Young people also use several products for black hair that may also cause hair loss due to several chemicals.

Causes of hair fall – There are several causes of hair fall in men and women are discussed below

• Age – Age is an important factor in hair loss. Due to increases in the age of an individual, hair fall also increases and growth slows.
• Hereditary (family history) – Hereditary is one of the most common causes of hair loss and occurs with an increase in age all over the world. This type of condition or issue is called as androgenic alopecia, female-pattern baldness, and male-pattern baldness which is serious problem for hair.
• Hormonal changes – There are several conditions may cause temporary or permanent hair fall including hormonal changes that are caused by childbirth, thyroid problem, pregnancy, and menopause.
• Medical conditions – There are some medical conditions including alopecia and is related to the immune system that causes hair loss, scalp infections such as ringworm with a hair-pulling disorder known as trichotillomania.
• Excessive hairstyles and treatments – Some excessive or unnecessary hairstyles or treatments which may cause a type of hair loss is known as traction alopecia. Several hot oil hair treatments can cause hair loss or fall and if damaging occurs, hair fall can be permanent which is a serious problem for any individual.
• Medications – Side effects of several medications may cause temporary or permanent hair loss including heart diseases, diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure medicines. Acne medications, steroids, and hormones replacement therapy are also responsible for hair loss. If you take any medicine that causes hair loss or fall then you should consult with your doctor.
• Sexually transmitted diseases – Some sexually transmitted diseases including syphilis may cause hair loss on the beard, scalp, eyebrows, and many more.
• Tension – At present, youth facing several challenges in competition exams, get a job, responsibility of their families, earning money, and many more that create tension that also may cause hair loss especially in youths.
• Pollution – Now pollution increases day by day in big cities that increase the risk of hair loss in people. Pollution contains several pollutants or chemicals that may causes hair fall.