Nutritional deficiency: Lack of iron, protein, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and biotin, which are essential for hair health, are the main causes of hair loss.
Stress: Severe mental stress, anxiety, and lack of sleep can cause hair loss.
Hormonal changes: Pregnancy, postpartum, thyroid problems, PCOD, etc. increase hair loss through hormonal changes.
Heredity: If parents have hair loss, it is likely to be seen in children as well.
Bad habits: Excessive use of shampoo, hair dye, and bleaching can weaken the hair. Excessive use of hair dryers, straighteners, etc. is also harmful.
Infections: Dandruff and fungal infections on the scalp can cause hair loss.
Medication side effects: Some medications used for other illnesses (e.g. cancer treatments, BP medications) can cause hair loss.
