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There are several factors that can affect the density of our hair mass. By observing it more closely, it can give clues about our state of health.
Much more than just an aesthetic asset, hair reflects what is happening inside our body. Fatigue, illness, stress, heredity, hormones… So many factors that can have an impact on the quality of hair, its regrowth, but also on its loss. Therefore, paying attention to its appearance can say a lot about our health.
Hair loss
The most common problem with hair is when hair falls out in a more or less abundant manner. This is what is called, from a medical point of view, alopecia (hair loss). This can be localized or generalized, and result from, among other things, a fungal infection, anemia (iron deficiency), taking certain medications or even dysfunctions of the thyroid hormone level.
More advanced, baldness can appear in men from the age of 20/25, at the hairline and at the top of the head. Under the influence of the hormone testosterone, the hair becomes thinner and its growth shortens.
In women, on the other hand, baldness occurs more on the frontal hairline and causes thinning rather than complete hair loss. This is also due to a hormonal cause and frequently occurs at the time of menopause.
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So how do you know if you are losing hair abnormally? Simply run your fingers from the roots to the ends, pulling very lightly. Then, look at the number of hairs in your hands. If one or two hairs fall out, the situation is normal. Beyond ten hairs, it could be alopecia. In this case, it is better to talk to a dermatologist.
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