Women with polycystic ovary syndrome or ovarian cysts are prone to hair loss. Polycystic ovary syndrome is when multiple cell sacs containing eggs form in the ovaries. Polycystic ovary syndrome and ovarian cysts are caused by low secretion of the female hormone estrogen and increased secretion of male hormones, so hair may begin to fall out. This is because if too much androgen, a male hormone, is secreted, the hair roots become overreactive and hair loss occurs.
Hair loss due to polycystic ovary syndrome is characterized by hair not falling out rapidly. The hair gradually becomes thinner, and at some point, new hair starts to grow like fine hair. Also, unlike regular hair loss where hair thinning occurs throughout the scalp, it occurs concentrated in the upper part of the scalp. ▲The hair in the crown area is thinning ▲The width of the crown parting is wider than before ▲If you are experiencing symptoms such as weight gain, acne, or menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovary syndrome may be the cause.
To accurately determine whether hair loss is simple or due to a disease, you must go to the hospital. ▲Menstruation frequency 9 times or less per year ▲Menstrual interruption for more than 4 months ▲Sometimes unexpected bleeding ▲Extremely severe acne ▲Excessive hair under the nose, chin, neck, chest, stomach, and thighs ▲Loss of hair in the front area ▲Dark, hardened areas in the neck, groin, and armpits ▲Weight gain for no reason ▲Has diabetes ▲Has a parent or sibling with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease A total of 4 or more symptoms, including one menstrual-related symptom. If this applies to you, it is a good idea to see a gynecologist.
There are many other diseases that can cause hair loss. One of them is thyroid disease. If you have hypothyroidism, which is a decrease in thyroid function, hair follicle activity becomes slow, hair becomes thinner, and hair falls out more easily. Although the exact cause is not known, hair loss can occur even in hyperthyroidism. When too much thyroid hormone is secreted, nutrients are not delivered evenly to the hair due to excessive energy consumption.
Hair loss may also occur due to anemia. This is because of ferritin in hair follicles. Ferritin, an iron-containing protein, is involved in hair growth, and when anemia occurs, ferritin moves into the blood to make up for the lack of iron. This can weaken hair follicles and cause hair loss.
Hair loss caused by disease usually causes hair to fall out from the top of the head. Hair loss caused by disease is usually recovered when the cause of the disease is treated. Of course, if you apply hair loss treatment while treating the disease, it will be restored more quickly.
