Scientists: hair - a marker of a variety of diseases
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Very often dull, lifeless hair we write off for insufficient care and believe that this is only an aesthetic problem. But in fact, our hair is a marker of our health and can tell a lot about the inner problems of their host.
When the hair is thin, dry and lifeless
Frequent painting and curling do not benefit the hair. Odako thinning hair, which we often take as a reduction in their number, may indicate a hypothyroidism. Also, the symptoms of this disease are fatigue, chills, weight gain and a decreased pulse.
When hair falls out and thinens
The daily rate of hair loss is 100-150 hairs, if you notice that this amount has increased significantly, this may be a sign of a lack of proteins or vitamins, diabetes, stress, infection, anemia, hypothyroidism or skin diseases - dermatitis or seborrhea.
If there are scaly spots
In case of psoriasis, there is excessive formation of keratinocytes, which form these plaques. Most often, psoriasis occurs with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Crohn's disease and others.
Baldness
The cause of palpitations can be the intake of hormonal drugs, including contraceptive pills. And also beta-blockers, antidepressants, drugs that lower blood pressure. Operations and anesthesia, as well as serious infections, can also provoke intense hair loss.
If the hair is brittle
In addition to external effects on hair - staining, straightening or curling, split, brittle hair can talk about the lack of omega-3 fatty acids. In addition, this condition of hair can lead to hypoparathyroidism or Cushing's syndrome.
Alopecia areata
Sometimes baldness occurs in some areas, forming islets that are devoid of vegetation. This is called focal alopecia, caused by autoimmune diseases.
Red spots on the skin and dandruff
So, chronic inflammation of the scalp called seborrheic dermatitis can manifest itself . The cause of its occurrence is the fungus. The causative agent of this infection can be excessive sweating and sebum, immunodeficiency diseases, stress and even the cold season.
If there was an early gray
The appearance of early gray hair can be a hereditary phenomenon, and may be a consequence of severe stress, chronic digestive system disorders, anemia, hormonal disorders, lack of trace elements and thyroid pathology.