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HORMONES -
HAIR LOSS & HORMONES
Hormone balance is critical to hair health. Hormones deficiencies contribute to thinning hair, dry, brittle hair, and balding. The most common causes of hair loss in women are a deficiency of estrogen and/or thyroid hormones. Despite their claims, no hair care product can correct for hair loss caused by hormone deficiencies. The chemicals found in these products often make the problem worse. Measuring levels and correcting hormone imbalances can restore hair volume and hair health.

STRESS is a major contributor to graying hair, hair loss, hormone imbalance, and illnesses including cancer and heart disease.

  • Thyroid hormone deficiency
    • Dry skin
    • Dry, brittle, slow growing hair
    • Balding all over the head.
  • Estrogen deficiency (Most common cause of hair loss in women)
    • Dry, thin skin, wrinkles
    • Hair loss from top of head, balding all over
    • Unwanted hair upper lip and chin
  • Progesterone deficiency
    • Balding on top of the head
    • Unwanted body hair
  • Cortisol deficiency
    • Hair loss in patches
    • Hair loss from top of the head
  • Testosterone deficiency
    • Lots of wrinkles, dry, pale, thin skin
    • Balding on top of head ( with excess Dihydrotestosterone)
    • Gray hair in men
    • Hair loss on abdomen, legs, and chest in men
  • DHEA deficiency
    • Age spots, dry skin
    • Hair loss all over including pubic area and armpits
  • Growth hormone deficiency
    • Wrinkles, creased forehead
    • Double chin, thin eyelids, crumpled cheeks
    • Dry, thin, slow healing skin
    • Dull, fine, thin, hair that has lost its wave

Prescription medications can cause hair loss.

The Birth Control Pill can cause hair loss all over, skin discoloration, weight gain, and depression. The statins, H2 blockers, coumadin, antidepressants, and blood pressure medications can cause hair loss along with more serious side effects.

Diet is critical to hair health.

Protein, essential omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil/flax seed), Vitamin B complex (B6, riboflavin, and folic acid), Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and selenium help to maintain healthy hair.

What can you do?

You must play an active role in your medical care and health.  KNOW your hormone levels. Have your hormone levels tested.