When people think of how the body signals poor or good health, they may think of things like appetite and fatigue. But your hair can also send a variety of health signals and even act as a warning sign of conditions such as excessive stress, protein and iron deficiencies, and other problems outlined in this article.
According to the Mayo Clinic, stress is associated with three types of hair loss:
The good news is that controlling your stress may lead to the regrowth of hair.
The acronym PCOS refers to polycystic ovary syndrome.
It strikes nearly 20% of women and can cause excessive hair to grow on the body and face. Somewhat paradoxically, it may also cause hair to fall out of the scalp.
To learn more about PCOS and potential treatments, check out this Healthline article.
When the body cannot fight infectious diseases with its normal vigor, it has an immunodeficiency, which affects the entire body.
Scalp-related symptoms of an immunodeficiency include dandruff and itching. While small amounts of itching and dandruff may not call for measures like hairline surgery in San Jose, excessive amounts mean you should probably talk to your doctor about your symptoms.
Iron deficiency is another condition that can cause hair loss, as per Healthline, but also be reversible with adjustments.
This pattern of hair loss looks like one of the primary reasons people seek hair restoration in Los Gatos and across the country: male- and female-pattern hair loss.
It can also cause fatigue and weakness, among other problems. If you suspect you may be deficient, Healthline recommends asking your physician to see if your iron levels are too low.
Like iron, ingesting too little protein can also create problems with the hair.
Protein fuels hair growth, but when there is not enough of it, the body will reroute protein elsewhere, neglecting the hair to maintain other functions. That, in turn, can lead to thinning hair, so be sure to eat enough protein.
If you'd like to learn more or speak to a leading hair transplant practitioner, the MHTA Clinic can help.
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