You may be spending a lot of time taking care of, styling and complaining about your tresses, but you might be missing a few hints that your hair is giving out about your health. Did you know, common hair problems can sometimes be a sign of an underlying health issue?
Simple changes in the texture and thickness of your hair can also occur due to a health concern. Since you may not be able to recognize these signs and concerns on your own, we have come up with a guide that will definitely help. Take a look…
- Stress can lead to hair greying
- The thyroid can cause hair thinning
- Protein deficiency may cause hair loss
- Hormonal imbalance can cause poor hair growth
Stress can lead to hair greying
Hair greying is a natural process of ageing, but if you are experiencing premature greying then it might be a sign of stress. Stress can affect you in more ways than one. It can give away different signs such as breakouts on the skin, weight gain or weight loss and even hair greying. Your genes also play a vital role when it comes to greying. If you have ruled out all the other issues that may be causing hair greying then blame stress. Practice yoga and meditation to calm down and reduce stress.
The thyroid can cause hair thinning
Hair thinning and hair loss is probably the biggest signals of a thyroid disorder. The thyroid is responsible for balancing the hormones in your body. Those suffering from hypothyroidism usually experience symptoms like weight fluctuation, fatigue and hair thinning. It can be identified with a simple blood test and corrected by taking medications to ensure your thyroid functions normally.
Protein deficiency may cause hair loss
Your body uses proteins to build and repair tissues, make enzymes, hormones and other essential body chemicals. In short, your body requires protein for pretty much everything, and it considers supplying it to your hair the least important. Therefore it is important to have a protein-rich diet to prevent hair loss. You can get your recommended 46 to 56 grams of protein every day via foods like chickpeas, Greek yoghurt and chicken breast.
Hormonal imbalance can cause poor hair growth
Hormonal imbalance and PCOD can cause testosterone sensitivity which leads to poor hair growth. In fact, it causes the growth of hair on other areas of the body such as facial hair in women. This can also be treated and controlled with the help of medications.
Written by Sanya Hamdani on Mar 30, 2020
Sanya Hamdani is a skincare enthusiast and lipstick hoarder, she truly believes no two red lipsticks look exactly alike. With a Master's degree in Communication & Journalism and 5+ years of digital writing experience up her sleeve, Sanya has some of the biggest beauty experts in the country on her speed dial. When she's not swatching products or writing about the latest trends in beauty, you will find her watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.