More than 50% of women face hair loss during menopause. In addition to losing hair, the texture too becomes thinner, drier and brittle.
Menopausal hair loss is different from general hair loss and has a pattern, it is more of hormone induced change. Decreased estrogen levels during and after menopause cause hair to thin, fall, and become dry. Additionally, low estrogen levels increase the production of androgens which shrink hair follicles resulting in hair loss on the head. Hormonal hair loss mostly occurs in the parting region and temples.
Diffuse hair loss
When hair become sparse its called diffuse hair loss and can be due to multiple reasons such as:
- Physical and/or mental stress
- Nutritional deficiency
- Thyroid disease
- Smoking or alcohol
- Various medication such as cholesterol-reducing medicines, blood thinners
- Being overweight with a BMI of over 25
Good part is that its reversible provided trigger is identified well in time and removed. Refer to symptom checker guide:
- Seeing more than 100 strands of hair on your comb should be a reason to worry.
- Distinct itchiness in scalp is an indication that you are not getting enough nutrients and hair growth is impacted.
- Excessive sebum production – As more sebum is formed, hair roots get blocked and inflamed thus impeding hair growth.
- Fingernail have same nutrient requirement as hair so changes indicate deficiencies
Hair being a key to our personality and looks, losing same causes immense agony and stress. A balanced diet with sufficient amino acids, iron, zinc, biotin, B-vitamins and vitamin C & E is necessary. Supplements can also be taken for the same. One also needs to work on stress, reducing excess weight and getting proper sleep.
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