The state of your hair is a visible indicator your internal health. Certain medication and illness can cause locks to lose their sheen and become dull, hobble and ugly. Today more cases of hair loss are seen than before because people are more stressed or simply living longer life as anxiety and natural ageing both can result into hair fall.
Hair loss can have deep impact on your self-esteem, arousing depression and so paradoxically delaying recovery irrespective of its causes. The illness is not diagnosed just by looking at hair, but it is possible that you are completely unaware of the fact that you are suffering from a health issue and that is causing poor hair growth. Below explained the health reason that cause poor hair growth.
1. Due to Anaemia : You need iron to produce red blood cells that carry oxygen in whole body. Deficiency of iron causes anaemia that means fewer red blood cells. Less oxygen is carried to the scalp that starved hair follicles and ultimately causing steady hair loss. The hair looks flimsy and scalp become more visible than usual. Other symptoms may include pale skin, fatigue and lethargy. Drinking glass of Orange juice with iron rich food can help.
2. Due to Thyroid problem : The hair loss is the first sign of thyroid disorder. Excess or very little of thyroid hormone in the body affects the metabolism and hair growth cycle of the body. Hair loss is oversimplified through back, sides and top, as every follicle is affected. Certain medication and other treatments can be given to manage the condition. Have plenty of protein and massage the head on daily basis.
3. Due to eating disorder : Reduce in food intake can halt the growing phase of the hair by lethargic blood flow to the scalp. Hair loses its shine and fall out in those who limit their calorie intake or maintain low weight. Hair is made from protein and it is chiefly important to eat diet with plenty of protein. Make sure diet should be rich in vitamins especially B complex, zinc and fatty acids.
4. Due to polycystic ovary syndrome : PCOS in women is caused due to excess of male hormones that can arouse thinning on the top and in front of the scalp. This only happens in PCOS sufferer with a family history of genetic hair loss. This condition causes excessive hair growth on the face and body. Medication reduced the amount of male hormones and head massage increases the blood flow to the scalp and hair follicles.
5. Due to stress : Stress causes premature graying of hair. During stress hormones released by the body affects the assimilation of B vitamins required for pigmentation. Emotional stress can cause alopecia in which immune system attack the hair cells, often start with small bald patch on the head. Taking B vitamin supplement can help to deal with premature graying of hair.