What sort of deficiency causes female hair loss?

I'm only 20 and I've noticed that my hair is thinner than usual. I don't have bald spots and it's not just in one place. I notice when I take a shower a lot of hair falls out. Does anyone know if I'm not getting enough of a certain vitamin or mineral?What sort of deficiency causes female hair loss?
Vitamins are participating in metabolism process. Shortage of certain vitamins or minerals always lead to health problems. Especially it has a big influence on the hair and nails conditions. The main vitamins for hair loss are B vitamins, as well as A, E and C. Besides multivitamin complex you can receive these vitamins from food. Please find a list of the products, that are strongly recommended as a source of forementioned vitamins: fish oil, dairy butter, eggs, vegetable oils, nuts, groats, fruits and vegetables.



Minerals are the part of the human body. They take a part in ferment and hormonal processes and are necessary for uptake of vitamins and other nutrients. To prevent a hair loss you should check if your diet contains all the mentioned minerals: zinc (oat and buckwheat groats, walnuts, shrimps, beans), iron (liver, nuts, egg yolk), molibdenym(kidney, pea, cacao), sulphur (garlic, liver, fish, beans), silicium (whole grain products, root vegetables).



Another way is to deliver the vitamins and minerals directly to hairs by applying it with hair mask. You could apply it at home 1-3 times per week. Here are some compositions. Mask for strengthening of dry hair: 50 g of vegetable oil and 10 drops of lemon juice. Pour it into the cup and heat it by placing the cup in saucepan filled with hot water. Then rub the liquid in hair roots and wait 2 hours. Afterwards wash the head with shampoo and rinse with liter of water with 1 tablespoon of apple vinegar. Mask for strengthening of oily hair: 1 egg, 1 ml of liquid B1 or B6 vitamins. Rub in hair roots, wait an hour and then washwith shampoo plus rinse with water with vinegarWhat sort of deficiency causes female hair loss?
Men and women shed at least 100- 125 strands of hair per day and have it replaced after 2- 3 months with new hair growth.



Although it is a natural occurrence women do not want to accept it as normal because it is expected that they have thick, luxurious, healthy hair. Hair health really matters to women.



It is well known that women of all ages should take vitamins for their health however it seems that not all women know that a lack of vitamins can affect the health of their hair. Lack of iron, zinc, and B vitamins may cause hair loss in women.



A standard multi-vitamin or natural supplement designed for hair loss can provide the correct amounts of these vitamins that may be missing from many women's diets.



There are lots of different products on the market place. Do not simply waste money on what is known as 'retail' supplements, designed for that purpose, to make the shop money! You need 'pharmaceutical' supplements, there are higher quality and proven to give your body what is actually in there. For hair loss and control I recommend the below site as they contain a great balance and are high quality.



Thanks hope that helps
Hi,



I've read that a major factor in hair loss for women your age is hormonal changes. If there's a possibility you may be pregnant then that may be the cause.



Stress can also be a factor - are there any new events or circumstances in your life that might be stressing you out?



You also may want to check to see if hair loss runs in your family - heredity is definitely a cause as well.



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I would say not to use chemicals on your hair.Why don't you go for some home remedies. Egg whites, lemon juice, oil massages, reducing stress and diet changes can reduce hair fall and make it healthier. You can find more cheap, effective and natural home remedies for hair loss as well as for healthy hair at http://www.wellnesstalk.org/hairfall.htm