Hair Loss Teenage

* Traction Alopecia>>

Traction alopecia is caused by sustained pressure on the follicles. Cheerleaders and dance team members are often required to wear their hair in tightly pulled styles. The sustained traction from these hairstyles can loosen the hair from its follicular roots. Prolonged traction can cause follicle damage.

* Trauma>>

A physical or emotional trauma can cause a shock to the system that will disrupt the hair growth cycle, causing hair loss. This can include accident, death of loved one, physical or mental abuse, surgery, etc.

* Hormonal Fluctuations>

Today’s teens are more susceptible to adverse effects of hormonal changes. Hormonal changes require optimal care and support. Poor diet, inadequate sleep and other bad habits (common with many teens) can cause chaos to the hormonal system. An over or under production of hormones is a common cause of hair loss and other skin conditions.

* Extreme Dieting>>

Many teens are self-conscious about their body and will go to extreme measures to fit into size zero jeans. Extreme dieting, especially when combined with rapid weight loss and severe nutritional deficiencies can lead to hair loss. Eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia are common causes of teenage hair loss.

Acne Medications

Powerful acne medications are often prescribed to teens. Although they are very effective for clearing up skin, they may have adverse effects on hair. Certain acne medications   reduce the size of the sebaceous gland to reduce sebum production.  Without adequate sebum, hair may become dry, fragile, weak--and more likely to fall out. Some acne medicines cause a biotin deficiency and an overabundance of vitamin A. Both of these conditions are known to cause hair loss.
Vaccinations

The number of vaccinations children receive has dramatically increased over the years.  There have been reported cases linking hair loss to vaccinations. Most reported cases involve female patients. Reported cases include hepatitis B vaccination, Gardasil vaccination, and even the flu shot. Hair loss associated with vaccinations generally begins one to three months later.

* Illness>>

Any illness, especially when accompanied by high fever or viral or bacterial infection can cause telogen effluvium. When such an illness is the cause, normal growth usually resumes once the body recovers. 

* Stress>>

Teens today are faced with an incredible amount of stress and pressure. Although they may not express it, on some level they all feel it. Severe, long lasting stress--especially when it is internalized can cause physiological changes leading to hair loss.

* Changes>>

Many teens exhibit hair loss symptoms after a major change that they may have trouble adjusting to such as going away to college, or the divorce of one’s parents. 

Medical Conditions

Telogen effluvium can be a symptom of many medical conditions including anemia, diabetes, candidiasis albicans and any thyroid condition.

* Over processing>>

It has become much more common for adolescents and teens to use bleach, dyes and other harsh chemicals on a continual basis. Daily use of gels, sprays and heat create an unhealthy environment on the scalp and hair. Allergic reactions from these chemicals can cause dermatitis and other undesirable scalp condition which could lead to hair loss. The damaging effects can cause hair to become brittle and weak. In this fragile state, thinning due to breakage is likely to occur.

* Other Medications >>

Over the years it has become more common for adolescents and teens to be medicated for various reasons. Starting or stopping any medication can cause hair loss even if it is not listed as a symptom. Certain stimulants used for attention disorders, and certain medications used for psychological purposes are known to cause hair loss.

Hair loss among teens is becoming a common occurrence. Girls seem to be particularly susceptible. Although teenage girls are known to be obsessed with their looks, concerns about hair loss should not be taken in vain. Excessive or unusual hair loss often signifies a disturbance or imbalance.


As women age, they often yearn for the vibrant, bouncy hair of their teenage years. Beautiful, thick hair has always been highly regarded as a symbol of youth. With today’s teens this isn’t always the case. Shimmering glowing youthful hair is slowing being replaced by dry, brittle thinning hair in the teenage population.