Stress Can Cause Baldness- Doctor

 

Iwuchukwu, a general physician, stated this in an interview in Lagos.

She also listed genetic factor and poor nutrition as other major causes of baldness among men.

Iwuchukwu explained that baldness was a condition that caused hair loss along the hairline at the top of the head or temple and progressed back towards the base of the skull.

She added that baldness is a hereditary condition and usually occur to men with male-pattern baldness.

“Genetic factor is the most common cause of baldness among middle- aged men because it is been passed from one generation to the other.

“This genetic factor varies. It could be inherited from either parents but in most cases fathers can easily pass on the traits which would be possible if it were chromosomes,” Iwuchukwu said.

According to her, emotional stress and fatigue due to lack of good sleep is the commonest way of baldness among Nigerians.

“A lot of people who do not get adequate sleep are stressed and this can cause hair loss.

“In Nigeria, we do not sleep well because we want to meet up with our needs and once there is alteration in our sleeping pattern, it affects the body’s immune function, hormone secretion, and physical and mental stamina,” she said.

She said that the hair was very sensitive to changes within the body, and baldness was always the consequence of such an internal disturbance.

Iwuchukwu also said that inadequate nutrition could lead to baldness.

“Drinking water to keep the body hydrated and eating foods and fruits with vitamins could play an important role in keeping the hair follicles and the skin of the scalp healthy.

“At least the intake of six to eight glasses of water daily is usually recommended for an average person,” she said.

She observed that adequate nutrition, stress reduction, adequate sleep could be helpful in slowing or preventing baldness.

Iwuchukwu said that the condition could be treated through surgery involving hair transplant, scalp reduction and other methods.