1. Excessive intake of Vitamin A can cause hair loss.
2. Generalized thinning of hair, often starting 3-4 months after the birth of a baby. Likely cause: Hormonal changes.
3. Generalized thinning and dry hair. Likely cause: Under active thyroid gland.
4. Women, who suffer from very heavy periods, may experience losing hair.
5. Excessive shedding of hair, but not complete baldness, associated with various illnesses and drug treatments, rapid weight loss, anemia, stress; a condition known as telogen effluvium.
6. Patches of complete hair loss, in men or women, often with very short hairs visible. Likely cause: Alopecia areata
7. Flaking scalp. Likely cause: Dandruff
8. Hair loss can be caused by burns, x-rays, scalp injuries, and exposure to certain chemicals. In such cases, normal hair growth usually returns once the underlying causes are eliminated.
9. Hair loss may also originate from major shock such as a serious accident, or stress such as prolonged illness, divorce, death of someone close, or liver disease caused by years of heavy drinking.

Conjunction with a high fever, a severe illness, thyroid disorders, iron deficiency, general anesthesia, drug treatments, hormonal imbalance, or extreme stress, following childbirth cause temporary hair loss. In these conditions, a large number of hair follicles suddenly go into a resting phase, causing hair to thin noticeably. Drugs that can cause temporary hair loss include:

1. Chemotherapeutic agents used in cancer treatment
2. Two or more aspirin a day
3. Anticoagulants
4. Amphetamines
5. Retinoids used to treat acne and skin problems
6. Beta-adrenergic blockers used to control blood pressure
7. Diet pills
8. Cortisone – Cortisone can make hair grow on the face and fall out of the head.
9. Oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
10. Some anti-depressants

What causes hair loss in women?

Women can face hair loss at any age and the hair loss may not necessarily be any heredity association. In the women equivalent of men pattern baldness – androgenetic alopecia or hereditary baldness the hair loss in women is less specific to the crown of the head and is generally seen as more of a thinning of the hair.  This is just one of the causes but there are other causes as well.

There are many other ailments and conditions which cause or contribute to early hair loss and imperfect appearance of hair in women. These conditions can be genetic, environmental, or biological in origin.

Some scientists believe that the body’s immune system mistakes hair follicles for foreign tissue and attacks them. Many suspect a genetic component. One of the foremost reasons for women to appear as more subject to hair loss is due to dietary reasons. A low iron level is the most common dietary reason for women experiencing hair loss, although other vitamins and minerals may be involved. Extreme intake of Vitamin A can lead to hair loss. Some have also reported that zinc can interfere with iron absorption, thus resulting in hair loss. Hair loss in women can become evident after menopause and also occasionally appears after pregnancy due to various other reasons. Contact any qualified hair restoration specialist on regular basis to learn more about the many treatment options for hair loss in women.