Can puberty cause hair loss?

I'm only 14. I'm trying to grow out my bangs for a scene haircut (haha) but I've been noticing it fall out more than ever. Maybe it's because I never used to notice my hair falling out whereas now I always check to see if any are hanging off. Anyway, my hair dresser says it might be because of unstable hormones during puberty. I'm not quite sure about that, but can puberty cause hair loss? What should I do? I'm also eating a bit less because I had been eating a lot due to depression and I'm trying to get skinnier (not that I'm overweight) -- but only a bit less, I'm still eating around 2,000 calories a day. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I'm paranoid and my mom keeps telling me humans lose 100 hairs a day so don't freak out, but that just freaks me out more.... Thanks.





P.S. I'm a man. I decided to ask this in Hair instead of Men's Health.Can puberty cause hair loss?
Hi Acim :)





CAUSES OF HAIR FALL.





Our hair is composed of a type of protein called keratin. A single hair consists of stem (the part we see), a root under the skin and a follicle from which the hair root grows. The lower end of the follicle is the hair bulb, where the pigment gives color to the hair, ie, where melanin is produced.





The hair has a growth cycle and rest. During each cycle varies by person, but the phase of hair growth, known as an谩gena usually lasts two to three years. At this time, the hair grows approximately 1 centimeter per month. The resting phase is called tel贸gena, which usually lasts three to four months. At the end of the resting phase, the hair falls out and new hair begins to grow in its place. Thus, once the hair has fallen, the growth stage begins again.





Normally, most people lose 50 to 100 hairs a day. However, as the scalp contains about 100,000 hairs, the daily loss in principle should not be worrying.





In this sense, the gradual loss of a normal human aging. However, hair loss can lead to baldness when the drop exceeds the normal rate of regeneration, when the new hair is thinner than the hair loss or hair in patches sale or non-uniform.





Hair loss or baldness usually occurs only in adults. However, in some cases, some young people also lose their hair, which may be a sign that something is happening.





Hair loss during adolescence can mean that a person may be sick or be a sign of poor nutrition. Some medicines or medical treatments such as chemotherapy, or a very tight hairstyle like braids or Coletas also can cause hair loss. However, in most cases hair loss is temporary during adolescence and, once fixed the problem that causes hair to grow back naturally.








In this period deserves special attention Trichotillomania and eating disorders as it is during adolescence when the emergence of these problems can be detected and prevent them from becoming chronic.





All the problems of hair loss have an aesthetic solution that instantly and effectively solve the problem with absolute ease and comfort through custom hair prostheses or wigs as totally undetectable regardless of the treatment being conducted, are compatible and complementary .





Dermatologist





I hope this help in something.





Have a nice day AcimCan puberty cause hair loss?
yes! of course puberty can cause hair loss! because your body is changing! :)
Normally, about 10 percent of the hair on your head is resting (not growing). After a few months, the resting hair falls out and new hair begins to grow in its place. The growing phase can last from 2 to 6 years. While in the growing phase, hair will gain approximately 1 centimeter a month. It is normal to experience hair loss every day as part of this normal resting/growing cycle. Some people experience excessive hair loss from a variety of causes.





The cause of hair loss is multi-variable. Most people erroneously believe that hair loss is caused by things like bad circulation, stress, sweat and dirt on the scalp, or wearing hats. With the exception of stress, none of these factors has been proven as a cause of hair loss. Stress is also not very likely unless you have undergone extreme physical or psychological torture. This hair loss is also temporary.





The real cause of hair loss lies with hormonal problems. Hair loss occurs when male or female hormones (androgens and estrogens) are out of balance. An imbalance of hormones is usually a genetic trait that as of yet, cannot be cured. Male and female-pattern baldness is the most common form of hair loss. This is caused by a hormone called DHT, a naturally occurring hormone that helps in sexual development. After puberty, an increase in DHT causes an increase in binding at hair follicle protein receptor sites which throws the process of healthy hair growth off.





Other causes of hair loss may be medicine. Blood-thinners, medicines used in chemotherapy, an excess of vitamin A, birth control pills, and antidepressants have all been shown to promote hair loss in certain people. Infections of the scalp can cause hair loss as well as certain diseases like lupus and diabetes.
You're fine, it's normal. (:
i thought humans lose naturally about 10 hairs a day....