Hair falls out in bunches: causes and solution to the problem

Hair loss in bundles is one of the most common trichological pathologies. This article will tell you about the reasons for this condition, as well as options for solving the problem.

Hair from the head falls out in every person. This is a completely normal reaction of the body and indicates the physiological process of renewal. For example, if a person loses only up to 25 hairs a day, then he practically does not notice it. However, there are situations when curls begin to fall out in shreds.

Both men and women can face the problem of severe hair loss. However, the majority of the stronger sex for a long time does not give due attention to this "event". Women, according to medical statistics, turn to trichologists much more often and faster.

If after washing a large clump of hair falls out, then in this case you should definitely be on your guard. Another alarming sign is the fact that this situation is repeated many times. Some people first notice this problem when they begin to find strands of hair that have fallen out in the bathroom or on the floor of the shower stall. Experts recommend in such a situation not to hesitate to visit a trichologist. This doctor will conduct a comprehensive examination, including with the use of special instrumental devices, and then will be able to make the correct diagnosis and prescribe the necessary therapy. And also the trichologist necessarily draws up a set of recommendations for caring for hair.

External influences, of course, affect the condition of the curls.Every day, our strands are exposed to environmental factors. Styling devices, such as a hairdryer or a hair straightener, also have a negative effect on the hair shafts. Some women note that they have faced the problem of severe loss of curls after having done carving or perm.

If the hair is climbing in clumps, then in this case, it is imperative to find out the cause of this condition. Trichologists note that pathological hair loss can be caused by either a single cause or a combination of several causal factors. They recommend that you approach each case individually.

The time of year will certainly affect the appearance of your hair. During the colder months, the hair is exposed to cold air and wind. At the same time, after a walk in chilly weather, you can not only catch a cold, but also face the problem that the curls will begin to climb strongly.

Experts explain such negative consequences quite simply. The scalp contains hair follicles. These formations are fairly well supplied with blood and innervated. Hair follicles are an extremely important anatomical element for hair health. If their blood supply is disrupted for some reason, then this leads to the fact that the strands of curls begin to fall out more strongly. Such a causal factor in this case is the effect of low temperature and local hypothermia of the scalp by the wind.

The peak of the strong loss of curls for seasonal reasons also often occurs in the spring. At this time (especially among residents of northern countries), a vitamin and mineral imbalance begins to develop in the body. It is connected not only with the fact that the amount of necessary vitamins and minerals in the diet decreases, but also with the fact that insolation is still not high enough.

In summer, when the sun's rays are more active, the vitamin D content in the internal environment of the body will increase through a cascade of chemical reactions. This means that the risk of the problem of increased hair loss in the summer will decrease, as this element helps to strengthen the curls.

The condition of the hair largely depends on what a person eats. If, due to an unbalanced diet, the content of elements important for the body decreases in the blood, then this becomes the cause of severe hair loss. For example, a decrease in protein in the diet can lead to a deterioration in the condition of hair. Such changes quite often appear in those who abuse fast food or eat insufficient amounts of protein products.

Many representatives of the fair half of humanity often experiment with different diets. Many of these involve an unbalanced diet. A decrease in the physiological need for the intake of nutrients important for the body in many cases is the reason that the curls begin to climb strongly.

Many people who have experienced severe hair loss often associate this with stress. So, this problem often appears after a painful divorce, moving to a new place of residence, undergoing surgery and many other factors. Trichologists note that stress can indeed lead to severe hair loss.

The duration of the stress exposure and its intensity seriously affect the condition of the hair. For example, if the stress is short and quickly passes, then there should not be any adverse consequences for the hair.

Stress exposure leads to a change in the blood of a whole spectrum of hormones. This specific "restructuring" in the body leads to the fact that the normal blood supply and innervation of the hair follicles changes. Such changes become the reason that the curls begin to fall out strongly.

Vitamin imbalance is a fairly common cause of the appearance of pathological hair loss. Moreover, this problem can be caused by a deficiency of one vitamin, or several at once. A decrease in the supply of vitamins of the B complex to the blood can cause the blood supply and innervation of the hair follicles to deteriorate.

Deficiency of carotenoids can also cause pathological hair loss. These important substances are found in many vegetables and fruits that have bright yellow, orange and red colors. All cells of the human body need these components. It is also needed for curls. It is very important to maintain the balance of vitamin A in the body. Experts note that not only a deficiency of this important component, but also its excess can lead to the problem of alopecia.

Each person has their own individual hair characteristics. So, some people have rather thin hair, while others have thick hair. Each type of hair requires special proper care. Moreover, in order to preserve a beautiful head of hair, it is necessary that all the care products are selected correctly. In practice, this is often not the case. Curl care experts note that the wrong choice of hair care products is quite often the reason that leads to pathological hair loss.

Some women wash their hair every day, and each time they use a hairdryer to dry, often avoiding the use of special thermal protection means.

Pathological loss of curls can be caused not only by the influence of any external factors or improper care, but also by a number of pathologies. So, the cause of this condition can be:

• diseases of the thyroid gland;
• fungal infection of the scalp;
• disturbances in the work of the endocrine system;
• anemia;
• immunodeficiency states;
• erectile dysfunction (in men);
• a number of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
• infectious and autoimmune diseases.

If you discover the fact of severe hair loss, first of all, this problem should not be ignored. Some people think that somehow treating pathological prolapse is not worth it, as it will go away on its own. However, trichologists consider such judgments to be a big mistake. They note that if the problem of pathological prolapse has appeared, then it should not be ignored, but eliminated.

For people who prefer to use natural remedies for the problem of severe hair loss, your attention should be paid to some folk recipes.

• Onion mask. To prepare it, you need to take 1.5 tbsp. l. juice obtained from onions, honey and sunflower oil. For better mixing, the ingredients are best placed in a water bath. After that, you need to add chicken yolk to the prepared mixture. The mask should be applied to clean, slightly dried hair.Keep the remedy on the hair for 35 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
• Nettle decoction... They should rinse their hair after washing. To prepare the product 2 tbsp. l. chopped nettle leaves need to be poured with 0.5 liters of boiling water, and then boiled for half an hour. Clean, freshly washed curls should be rinsed with this herbal decoction at least twice every 7-8 days.

In order not to be faced with a strong loss of curls, they should be properly looked after. Recommendations of specialists will help in this.

• Choose hair care products based on your individual hair. Some experts note that if the problem of severe hair loss has appeared, then in this case it is imperative to change all the care products for curls.
• Remember to brush regularly. This simple procedure improves blood flow in the hair roots. This effect also contributes to the fact that curls fall out less. The choice of combs should take into account the structure of the hair. For example, combs for those with thick and straight hair may not be suitable for girls with thin and curly curls.
• Wash your hair with lukewarm water. Exposure to too high a temperature can have a negative effect on the condition of the hair follicles. Try to dry your hair (whenever possible) without using a hair dryer.
• Girls who are faced with the problem of severe hair loss are not recommended to resort to hair extensions. Such a procedure can only aggravate this pathological condition.

In the next video, the trichologist talks in detail about the causes of hair loss.