Category: Hair Loss

Hair Loss and Eye Conditions

Hair loss and eye conditions can have common roots.Hair loss is one of the most frequent concerns people bring to their doctors, regardless of age or gender. What many do not realize is that thinning hair or lash loss can sometimes signal deeper health issues that also impact vision. The eyes are closely connected to the rest of the body, so chronic conditions like diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, and autoimmune diseases can affect both hair and eye health.

Alopecia

Alopecia is known as the loss of hair from the scalp or other parts of the body where hair normally exists. Androgenetic alopecia is the most common form of alopecia, generally genetically triggered. One study Continue reading “Hair Loss and Eye Conditions”

How Are Hair Loss and Eye Conditions Connected?

Senior man and woman with hair lossHair loss is a prevalent concern, affecting both men and women. Surprisingly, there may be a connection between hair loss and eye conditions. This intriguing link stems from healthy vision being closely tied to overall bodily health. Chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, and hypertension are associated with declining eye health. The root causes of many chronic conditions, such as incomplete nutrition and chronic inflammation, can damage hair and impede hair growth. Certain autoimmune diseases can cause alopecia. Both an underactive and overactive thyroid can cause hair loss and affect the eyes. Menopause impacts both the eyes and hair. In this article, we will explore androgenetic alopecia, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, eyelash loss (madarosis), menopause, diet and vitamin deficiencies, and insights from Traditional Chinese Medicine. Continue reading “How Are Hair Loss and Eye Conditions Connected?”

Factors Contributing to Women’s Hair Loss

Most female-pattern baldness is inherited. Other causes of hair loss include: illnesses such as diabetes, lupus and thyroid disease, medications, medical treatments, recent severe flu, childbirth, hair treatments or scalp infection.

Most female-pattern baldness is inherited. Other causes of hair loss include:
– illnesses such as diabetes, lupus and thyroid disease
– poor nutrition – Fad diets, crash diets and certain illnesses, such as eating disorders, can cause poor nutrition.
– Medications. Certain drugs used to treat gout, arthritis, depression, heart problems and high blood pressure may cause hair loss in some people. Also, the acne medication Accutane contributes to hair loss. Taking birth control pills also may result in hair loss for some women
– Medical treatments. Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy may cause you to develop alopecia. After your treatment ends, your hair typically begins to regrow.
– Recent high fever, severe flu or surgery. You may notice you have less hair three to four months after events such as an illness or surgery.
– Childbirth – Some women experience an increase in hair loss several months after delivering a baby. This increased hair loss usually corrects itself.
– Hair treatments. Chemicals used for dyeing, tinting, bleaching, straightening or perming can cause hair to become damaged and break off if they are overused or used incorrectly. Excessive hairstyling or hairstyles that pull your hair too tightly also can cause some hair loss.
– Scalp infection. Infections such as ringworm can invade the hair and skin of your scalp, leading to hair loss. Once infections are treated, hair generally regrows. Ringworm, a fungal infection, can usually be treated with a topical or oral antifungal medication.

Source: Mayo Clinic

Editor’s Notes: From a Chinese medicine perspective, loss of head hair for both men and women can be related to Kidney Qi Deficiency, which can result from excess stress, poor diet and/or chronic lack of sleep for example.

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