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The sudden occurrence of excessive hair loss can be one of the scariest experiences for a number of people. Considering that hair loss is widely considered to be a symptom of aging, it is easy to understand the state of panic and mental trauma that is can cause to a person that is relatively middle aged or even young. The best way to treat the condition, as with almost any other, is to understand the root cause of the issue and treat that condition. This will help permanently resolve the problem of hair loss as well. Factors such as the recent recovery from a major illness or major surgery will cause an individual to lose an extraordinary amount of hair in a relatively short time. However, this is normal, since the hair cells are some of the fastest growing in the body and use up a lot of energy, the body automatically routes the energy allocated for the hair to the site of the surgery or an organ in greater need of the energy. This will continue until the recovery of the system from the illness or surgery after which the hair will grow back to its normal state. A person may also experience sudden hair loss as a result of a thyroid gland being either overactive or underactive, which will then lead to a hormonal imbalance. In this instance, the condition will not be cured completely unless the thyroid gland is treated directly. Some fungal infections of the scalp are also known to lead to hair loss but most of the time can be easily treated with the application of easily available antifungal creams. Heredity is one of the most well known causes of the condition as well. If there seems to be no apparent reason for the sudden loss of hair, a change in your nutritional plan may be the key in retaining and nourishing your hair. An increased intake of substances like Vitamin B-6, folic acids, magnesium, silica and zinc can help with the condition to a substantial level. Studies have shown that a diet rich in sources of essential nutrients as well as vitamins and minerals such as one that contains adequate dosages of nuts, grains, vegetables, fruits and grain help significantly. The inclusion of the intake of milk, wheat germ, yeast, liver and vegetable oils are known to add a certain amount of effectiveness to the entire diet regime.
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