Early baldness can be a result of either genetic predisposition or nutritional deficiencies.
Early alopecia also develops against the background of problems with the thyroid gland.
Hair transplant expert Soslan Gasseev spoke about this.
He listed the reasons for early baldness in men and women in a conversation with FederalPress .
What causes premature baldness?
As Gasseev explained, the most common form of alopecia in men is androgenic, associated with genetic predisposition and the effects of androgens (male sex hormones).
The expert named stress as the second reason. The alopecia it causes is called telogen effluvium.
Also, the causes of early baldness in men can be: problems with the thyroid gland, lack of nutrients (protein, B vitamins, zinc, iron) and taking a number of medications (anti-cancer drugs, anabolic steroids, antidepressants).
In women, the causes are partly similar. Like men, women can suffer from alopecia due to stress, genetic predisposition, hormonal changes.
For example, due to increased levels of androgens during pregnancy, polycystic ovary syndrome, menopause.
Also, early baldness in women can develop due to a deficiency of vitamin D or iron.
In addition, chronic diseases such as diabetes and systemic lupus erythematosus may be the cause.
