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Over Manipulation Can Cause Thinning Hair
We are nearing the end of the What Causes Thinning Hair Series. So far up to this point we’ve talked about thinning hair as a result of poor diet, stress, medications, illnesses, and disorders. However, there are causes of thinning hair that are brought on by unhealthy hair care practices. ... »
Trichotillomania (Hair Pulling Disorder)
Hair Pulling This is Part 5 of the What Causes Thinning Hair Series. Trichotillomania is a psychological disorder in which people have an overpowering urge to pull out their hair. For some hair pulling may be intentional while for others it is an unconscious behavior. The hair pulling can be from their scalp, eyebrows, hair from... »
Can Stress Cause Thinning Hair?
Can Stress Cause Thinning Hair ? Sudden stress related events can cause thinning throughout the whole scalp. This condition is referred to as Telogen Effluvium. Telogen Effluvium is brought about when sudden or severe stress produces excessive hair shedding. The hair follicles stop growing prematurely, begins the resting phase, will stay there... »
How a Poor Diet Results in Thinning Hair
How a Poor Diet Results in Thinning Hair In order to have healthy hair, you must also eat healthy. It is important to have proper nutrition consisting of fruits, vegetables, lean protein, etc. Although, some may have medical reasons for thinning hair, many will find that their thinning hair or hair loss is... »
Can Illness and Medications Cause Thinning Hair?
Can Illness and Medications Cause Thinning Hair? Illness There are a number of illnesses that can cause thinning hair such as chronic illness and illnesses that result in high fevers. When a person becomes ill it sometimes causes the hair to begin the resting phase. In this phase one may see excessive shedding. Diseases such as... »