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An adult's scalp is covered with approximately 100,000-150,000 hairs. We lose about 100 hairs every day, which are soon replaced by new ones. Hair grows at an average rate of 1 cm per month, and the speed of its growth and decline is influenced by our lifestyle, bad habits, nutrition, stress level, various diseases and genetics. One of the most common hair problems is increased hair loss. Doctors call hair loss alopecia and divide it into several types. The most common cause of hair loss in men is androgenic alopecia. This is genetically determined hair loss, which occurs in older age. However, in some cases, it can start as early as 15-20 years of age. Androgenetic alopecia is also common in women. However, it is less common and occurs around the age of 20-30 or after menopause. Androgenic hair loss is genetically determined and usually does not affect overall health. However, thinning hair often negatively affects a person's psychological state, can damage self-confidence and lead to complexes. This can affect social ,romantic and even professional life. A person may feel ashamed of their condition, avoid communication. become less socially active. Another common cause of hair loss is telogen effluvium. It is caused by high emotional stress, experiencing severe psychological trauma, operations, having had the flu or another illness. Women also experience this type of hair loss after giving birth. In this case, hair loss is caused by a change in the body's biochemical balance - a significant increase in the level of stress hormones. When the body experiences great stress, it centralizes blood circulation to the most important vital organs, and hair and skin suffer. because they are less well supplied with oxygen and necessary elements. Hair loss can also be caused by a lack of vitamins and minerals. When following irrational diets, the damage to health is often first seen in the deteriorating condition of the hair. Hair loss can also mean that the body experiences a long-term deficit of some vital element. For example iron, Vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, selenium or others.