Are there any ways to prevent hair loss?

A lot of female hair conditions are caused by factors beyond your control, so you can’t do much to prevent them. These include alopecia, female pattern baldness and telogen effluvium, which are conditions caused by either genetics, illness stress.

With these conditions, all you can do is to find ways to manage your hair loss and help it grow back gradually – you can’t predict or prevent them.

There are hair loss conditions you can do something about, however. The first of these is traction alopecia, caused by excessive pulling on the scalp.

This condition is often seen in models, actors and anyone else required or desiring to change their hairstyle on virtually an everyday basis. Weaves, hair extensions and over-tight ponytails can put too much tension on the scalp, causing the follicles to become damaged and hair to fall out.

To prevent this kind of hair loss, you need to be kinder to your hair and scalp. If you regularly wear any of the above styles, make sure to give your hair a rest from them every once in a while. Along with avoiding hair treatments involving chemicals (i.e. bleaching), this is good for your general hair health too.