Causes and treatments of hair loss: A cross-sectional study

Hair loss has a great impact on the self-esteem, attractiveness, and appearance of people in society. Genetics and stress are important factors in hair loss. Vitamin D has many receptors on the stem cells of a hair follicle. Also, vitamin B7 helps in the growth of hair follicles and prevents hair loss. Several diseases play a role in hair loss, including thyroid disorders. According to the type of hair loss pattern of the patient, special treatment can be prescribed for it. We were conducting a questionnaire-based survey on 309 people regarding the assessment of the common reasons and treatments they had for their hair loss. Statistical analyses were carried out using SPSS V-23.0. Descriptive statistics were applied to determine the frequencies and percentages. And results were written by interpreting the descriptive statistics.

Out of 309 people who were examined, 189 people had hair loss. Losing hair in the female population was a little more. 82% of the participants who had hair loss reported that their first-degree relatives experienced hair loss like them. It appeared that people with (RH+) had a higher incidence of hair loss. Hair loss among the participants was associated with thyroid dysfunctions. Participants with moderate stress levels had a higher incidence of hair loss. The majority of participants reported the positive impact of biotin, Vitamin D, and zinc on reducing hair loss. Hair loss has a profound negative impact on the mental health and social life of a person which can be a challenge for some people.