Hormone Imbalance and Hair Loss Are They Related? (photo)

Yes, hormone imbalance and stress are recognized as causes of hair loss. However, the cause of 95% of hair loss in men is male pattern baldness. Obesity, insufficient sleep, and poor diet can worsen an existing MPB diagnosis. Whether or not male pattern baldness is a contributor to your condition, all the other factors are enough to cause significant hair loss on their own. It sounds like you’re aware of the detriment of your lifestyle. The place to start is to get adequate sleep during... more

Hair loss can be so often related to stress and hormonal or nutitional inbalances. The challenge for you may to attempt to get yourself in the best shape medically and physically that you can. A thorough physical exam and assessment by your physician would be a good start, Work to resist stress in your life if you can.. Good luck to you. Frank Rieger M.D. Tampa Plastic Surgeon

First things first: you need to get out of that rut and get into a healthy lifestyle. Third shift work is a contributor to obesity and a whole host of other medical issues. You are not helping things with your diet and sleep schedule. Go first to your primary care doctor. Get into an exercise program and a sensible eating program. Medically, your doctor will also be looking other contributors to hair loss: thyroid dysfunction, anemia, etc. Once you get yourself... more