Lack of iron have for a long time been suspected as having a key role in hair loss. While it has been widely accepted that there is a link between hair loss and deficiencies, it has not been easy to directly link lack of iron to the symptoms of hair loss.
However, a new study performed by L’Oreal has shown evidence that there certainly is a link. Iron deficiency is a factor in hair loss. This study confirms the correlation between hair loss and deficiencies.
Researchers say that many of the women in UK have too little iron. Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional disorder in the UK, and often lead to such symptoms as lethargy, behavioral problems and decreased appetite.
In many cases, taking iron supplements is probably a good idea, but don’t overdo it. Overdosing on iron leads to increased risk of chronic diseases. Visit your doctor and ask for a test to measure the levels of iron in your blood. Your doctor will be able to advice you on which actions to take in order to minimize the trouble causing and caused by hair loss and deficiencies.
Hair loss problems are mosly experienced by men. However, it also affects women. Even unlucky teenage girls experience problems with hair growth. There are several reasons for this, which is what this blog post shall explore.
1. Nutritional Defiency
One of the causes of female hair loss is nutritional defiency. Hair loss is commonly a side effect of anorexia, but of course, one don’t have to be anorexic to suffer hair loss due to defiency of important nutritional elements. Even rather small nutritional imbalances can cause thinning or balding hair. This seem to be the case with some women who are very sensitive regarding imbalances.
The Solution: Change your diet for the better and add a vitamin supplement.
2. Harsh Styling
One common cause of hair loss in women of all ages is harsh styling. Due to harh styling, the hair is broken off close to the follicle, which on a large scale adds to the illusion of less hair. Perms, and even hair coloring products can cause the hair to break off. Curlers can snag and break the hair.
The Solution: Stop using harsh hair styling products, and for godness sake, please treat your hair more gently! Use a deep conditioning treatment of high quality oncew a week to promote hair strength. Ask you hairdresser, he/she should be able to help you find the best conditioner for your hair.
You could also take a vitamin supplement in order to improve hair health. Use a wide-tooth comb when detangling and a detangling spray. Speak to your hairdresser about coloring treatments and perms, and how it may effect your hair.
3. Hormonal Imbalances
Hormones are guilty of a lot of things that happens in the body. Some hormonal fluctations can cause hair to fall out in some women. A common example is hair loss following pregnancy. Some women experience losing a rather noticeable amount of hair after giving birth. This is the result of hormonal changes in the body. The hair will grow back once the hormones are balanced.
Solution: Talk to your doctor if you think your hair growth problems are caused hormonal changes. The doctor is best suited to evaluate your condition and devise a plan of action to restore normal levels of hair growth.
4. Genetics
The most common cause of thinning hair in women is genetics. It is likely to occur if your mother and grandmother experienced balding or thinning hair. By being aware of your genetics, you can prepare and prevent premature thinning hair or baldness.
Solution: Get other genes.
