WHY ARE THERE HAIR LOSS CASES IN TEENAGERS?

Nowadays, teenage hair loss cases are increasing in number. Though this may not show as total baldness, there is a surprisingly increased incidence of generalized hair loss or thinning in this age group. Although hair loss is a typical occurrence that usually happens on middle aged and older individuals, hair loss today is slowly affecting the much younger crowd.

There are different causes of hair loss. In older individuals the common cause of hair loss is “male pattern hair loss” or “female pattern hair loss”. In males, the typical pattern of hair loss starts with a receding hair and then slowly progresses upwards until total hair loss or baldness occurs, leaving just a rim of hair around the sides and back. In worse cases, total baldness can occur. In females, total baldness is rare as only generalized hair loss or hair thinning takes place.

The hair loss pattern in teenagers is very similar to the female pattern hair loss – a more generalized hair thinning. Rarely do teenagers develop total hair loss or baldness, except of course if they are under treatment like chemotherapy.

Why do teenagers experience hair loss?

Well, this is primarily because of their lack of knowledge on how to properly take care of their hair. In female teens, the constant pulling of hair when making a pony tail or a bun can cause a significant amount of hair being plucked off. This is called traction hair loss. The use of hair driers and hot irons severely dehydrates and vaporizes all the moisture inside the hair making it brittle. Also, constantly changing hair colour and the use of hair styling products can chemically burn hair.

The main cause of teenage hair loss in males is the excessive use of unsafe hair styling products, constant change of hair colour and rough handling of hair while combing or brushing.

To keep you teenager’s hair well and intact, it is important to teach your child the basics of proper hair care and the first step is to keep hair clean with the use of Nisim Shampoo. Nisim Shampoo deeply cleans hair and provides hair will all the nutrients it needs to rejuvenate the hair and scalp. For your kid’s hair styling needs it’s also good to use Kerte Styling Gel or Spray. Both gel and spray are also nutrient rich products that will add nourishment to the hair while styling. These are safe alternatives to usual shampoos and styling products, providing all the nourishment the hair needs all day, every day, thus preventing hair loss.