Common Causes of Hair Loss in Teenage Girls

Hair loss is the most common problem that troubles men and women of all ages. This fast-paced and hectic life has made stress our constant companion. Many young men and women, including teenagers are suffering from hair loss. Hair loss not only affects one’s appearance but also confidence. Teenagers face huge embarrassment due to receding hairline and thinning hair. In this blog post, we have highlighted the common causes of hair loss in teenage girls.

Common Causes of Hair Loss in Teenage Girls

• Hormones Young girls around the age of puberty notice many changes in their bodies. Their hormones fluctuate frequently which causes mood swings, changes in behaviour, eating disorders and irregular hair growth. Some girls may have excessive hair growth whereas others go through hair loss. Dihydro testosterone is a hormone associated with hair loss. It causes thinning of hair on the scalp. Teenage girls experience hair loss until their hormones are regulated and balanced out. Regular hair growth starts once they cross the age of puberty.
• Stress Stress is the leading cause of hair loss in people of all ages. Raging hormones combined with societal pressure to look and act a certain way account for the stress in teenage girls. The dire need to look cool and fit in puts huge stress on them. This stress causes hair loss, breakouts, weight loss which, again, stresses them out. It is a never-ending cycle.
• Nutrition / Poor diet Teenagers going through puberty require a healthy and balanced diet for proper growth. But, hormones, societal pressure, a zeal to try out new things and an urge to fit in causes them to eat unbalanced and unhealthy food. It also gives rise to eating disorders which impacts their health and increases hair loss.
• Medication Certain medications, which alter hormones, cause hair loss. Medicines taken by teenage girls to control acne and relieve cramps may cause hair loss. 
• Over Styling Teenage girls have an undue pressure to look good. This forces most of them to use hair styling products like gels, colours, straighteners, curlers, blow driers etc. Excessive use of these products damages the hair and may cause hair fall. In addition to these, tight ponytails or tight braids which pull and tug at the hair also cause to fall out.
• Underlying Medical Issue Medical conditions like diabetes, fungal infection in the scalp, thyroid problems, etc., can hinder hair growth and cause it to fall out.

We have seen the common causes of hair loss in teenage girls. So, if you are a teenager or the parent of a teenager who is suffering from hair loss, do not jump to conclusions. Avoid panic and try to find out the root cause for it. Visit a trichologist who will guide you and help you understand the underlying condition.

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