Hair Loss In Teens & Kids – What Causes It?

Did you brush your hair and now a bundle of it has come off in your hairbrush? Hair fall is normal. We all lose hair and that’s fine.

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) states that losing about 50 to 100 strands of hair per day is a natural

But when that starts to be more than that and especially in kids and teens then that is really alarming.

There are a number of reasons why this could be happening. The most common causes of hair loss during teenage include genetic factors, underlying medical reasons, or hormonal imbalances. It should be noted that most of the causes of hair loss in teens are temporary.

Losing a lot of hair amounts to a loss of confidence and self-esteem and you wouldn’t want your child to go through that.

We went straight to the source to get our answers. Dr Rashmi Shetty is a dermatologist with years of experience under her belt.

We asked her

• Why is my teen losing hair?
• What should I do for dandruff & dry scalp?
• Why are kids as young as 11 also dealing with hair fall?
• Does the use of silk pillows help with hair problems?
• Is oiling beneficial & important?

If you are worried about your child’s hair loss then you need to watch this. Get your information from an expert.

You can also check out our earlier interview with her on Monsoon Hair & Skin Care.