Hair Loss - Five Early Warning Signs ^Featured

A functional disease of the sebaceous glands marked by an increase in amount, and often an alteration of the quality, of the sebaceous gland secretions. With Seborrhea, the sebaceous gland produces excess sebum, which builds-up on the scalp (it looks like adult cradle cap). When the sebaceous gland, being hormonally regulated, over-produces sebum it’s a warning sign and indicates the same hormonal imbalances that often lead to premature hair loss.

3. ALOPECIA AREATA

Alopecia Areata is a systemic, non-hormonal cause of hair loss. Genetics, diet and stress trigger what’s believed to be an autoimmune disease and the subsequent hair loss associated with it. Once you have Alopecia Areata, even though the bald spots may come and go, it’s generally a chronic condition and a warning sign of more severe hair loss problems ahead.

Proper care of the scalp can sometimes reduce the severity of the episodes and the length of time between them. But, there is no known permanent solution.

4. EXCESSIVE DAILY HAIR LOSS

Hair must be replaced at the same rate of loss in order to maintain current thickness and volume. When shampooing daily, the loss of 50 or more hairs per day can be a warning sign of potential hair loss problems.

5. EXCESSIVE BODY HAIR ON MEN

50% greater risk of baldness if man has complete chest hair.
70% greater risk of baldness if man has chest, shoulder and back hair.
90% greater risk of baldness if man has total body hair.

EXCESSIVE BODY HAIR (HIRSUTISM) OR SUDDEN APPEARANCE OF FACIAL OR BODY HAIR ON WOMEN

An imbalance in hormones is often the cause of the excessive facial or body hair on women. It’s a warning sign because the same hormonal imbalance can cause premature baldness.