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There are very few things more shocking than taking a shower only to find clumps of hair working their way down the drain. The shock then turns to worry as the thought of becoming bald now hits home in a very dramatic way. Worry then turns to finding answers and solutions. In this article titled "Revealing Answers About Rapid Hair Loss" we will explore some of the common reasons both men and women experience rapid hair loss and search for realistic solutions.
 

The first thing to realize is that if you are experiencing rapid hair loss something is wrong. So before solutions can be formulated we need to find answers. Let's look at a few possibilities.
 

*Alopecia areata: Is your loss of hair rapid with round irregular patches of hair falling out? If so there is a good chance that alopecia areata could be the problem. This condition occurs in both sexes and at all ages with young adults being in the highest risk category. The cause is thought to be the body's own immune response and the condition should abate in due time allowing new hair growth to occur.
 

*Telogen effluvium: Rapid hair shedding which can be caused by crash dieting, childbirth, surgery, or extreme stress. The tricky thing about this condition is that accelerated balding and thinning can begin months after the triggering event. This condition impacts the natural hair replacement cycle. The good news is that in most cases hair re-growth will resume once the triggering condition has either passed, eliminated, or adjustments have been made to limit its impact.
 

*Diabetes: Sometimes rapid balding is a symptom or an indication of diabetes. Diabetes impacts blood circulation to the scalp as well as opens the door to scalp infection due to weakened immune function. Additionally, treatment of diabetes may include medications which interrupt the natural hair replacement cycle. The combination of these factors can cause rapid and potentially permanent balding.
 

Certainly there are many other causes of rapid hair loss including chemotherapy drugs, menopause, lupus, bacterial or fungal scalp infection, extended duration of high fever, thyroid disorders, and large doses of vitamin A.
 

The truth of the matter is that while rapid hair loss is frightening it only becomes permanent if the natural hair replacement cycle fails to restart or follicle damage has occurred. Let's look at three steps that will help us to do our part not to let that happen.
 

*The first step in treating severe balding and thinning is the find and treat the underlying cause . Your doctor will likely require a blood test and a scalp biopsy to find the cause.
 

*The second step is to do everything possible to keep your scalp, remaining hair, and follicles healthy during this stressful time. A balanced diet high in B vitamins and protein is suggested along with application of  a topical oil (almond, pumpkinseed, wheat germ oil) to keep the follicles healthy and open.
 

*Third consider a prepackaged hair re-growth treatment specially formulated to address problematic androgen hormone risks and reinvigorate follicle health.
 

In summary, there are many causes of rapid hair loss but ultimately by implementing the three steps above you likely will be able to reverse what may now seem like an almost impossible challenge and re-grow a healthy head of hair that even your hairiest friends can appreciate.