Calgary's Specialized Wig Boutique - Medical Hair Loss, Chemo & Alopecia

Around 1 in 5 men tend to lose their hair prematurely over time. This problem does not affect only young men but also young women. In the majority of cases, it is androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss) and therefore is genetic.  

It is important to remember that often factors of psychological origin like performance anxiety, trauma and emotional stress take over, thereby becoming a source and cause of hair loss from stress.  

Men suffer from this more than women.  

It is normal to lose up to about 100 hairs a day on one's comb, brush, in the sink or on the pillow. This is the result of the normal hair growth cycle.  Normally, hair grows for a few years, then rest for a few months, shed, and regrow.

Telogen is the name for the resting stage of the hair growth cycle. A telogen effluvium is when some stress causes hair roots to be pushed prematurely into the resting state. Telogen effluvium can be acute or chronic.  There are number of different causes for telogen effluvium.  Most common causes are high fevers, childbirth, severe infections, severe chronic illness, severe psychological stress, major surgery or illnesses, over or under active thyroid gland, crash diets with inadequate protein, and a variety of medications.   

Hairloss In Women

Female hair loss is a common form of non-scarring hair loss, characterized by the progressive loss of hair in the forehead and crown regions, resulting in visible thinning. Unlike male hair loss, female hair loss in the affected areas is usually incomplete and the occipital area is generally spared. 

Hormonal changes, medication, stress, anxiety, autoimmune reactions, hereditary can all cause hair loss in women & some are temporary & others are permanent.  Proper identification of what is causing the hair loss is the best way to save time and ensure that proper measures are taken in slowing the progression of hair loss and possible reversing it.

Hair Loss In Men

The most common cause of hair loss is a hereditary condition called male-pattern baldness.  It occurs gradually with aging & in predictable patterns. Usually is shows as a receding hairline & bald spots in men. 

Most hair loss in men results from male-pattern baldness, a genetic trait that comes from the parents. Other causes include certain medications, too much vitamin A, or not enough protein. Illness or stress can lead to sudden, heavy shedding called telogen effluvium.   

If you experience thinning hair, temporary or permanent hair loss, or any other scalp condition, there are several solutions you can explore to prevent, slow down, and sometimes even reverse the process of hair loss. These options aim to help you maintain strong, healthy hair.