While there are several genetic factors which determine a person's susceptibility to alopecia, the increase in cases of baldness among the population of Japan after World War II demonstrates that hair loss can be influenced by change in the diet and lifestyle. Increased fat or caloric intake, decrease in aerobic exercise, increase in stress and general ‘westernization’ was associated with a dramatic increase in the incidence of male pattern baldness.

The fast harried lifestyles of today compel us to compromise in the quality and quantity of our diet. In addition, emotional pressure can cause health complications which subsequently have an adverse impact on the quality of our hairs. Further, negligence of hair hygiene and excessive dandruff problem contributes to the hair loss.

The dramatic change in current lifestyle has contributed to the increase in various diseases. The medications and medical treatment undergone by a patient also contribute to hair loss.

There are certain medications, especially those drugs used for treatment of gout, arthritis, depression, heart problems, high blood pressure and cancer which add to the increasing occurrences of alopecia.

Written by: Healthplus24 team
Date last updated: March 24, 2009

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