2023-10-09 12:59:47
03:55 PM Monday 09 October 2023
Written by: Yasmine Al-Sawy:
High cholesterol levels may also be linked to hair loss, said Dr Zain Majeed, a surgeon at Harley Street Hair Clinic in England.
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Majeed added that cholesterol is a type of fat necessary for life, and is also a major structural component of cells, and works to produce some hormones, such as estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol, in addition to being also important in the hair cycle because it regulates hair signaling pathways, according to “The Mirror” website. “.
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One study found that women and men with androgenetic alopecia showed significantly higher triglyceride levels and lower levels of total and LDL cholesterol.
Another study showed that women with androgenic alopecia had significantly higher levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and triglycerides.
Men with hair loss have also been shown to have higher blood cholesterol and blood pressure than men without hair loss.
There are many reasons behind hair loss in men and women, and they include stress or hormonal changes, such as changes during menopause or after childbirth, male pattern baldness, vitamin deficiency, etc.
If he is under 40 years old and suffers from hair loss, his cholesterol levels must be checked, because early intervention can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Your doctor may recommend dietary changes, such as eating healthy fats found in olive oil and nuts, limiting saturated and trans fats, and foods rich in soluble fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and plant sterols.
Other lifestyle changes, such as increasing the amount of exercise, reducing alcohol intake, stopping smoking, and taking appropriate medications, can also help reduce blood cholesterol.
It should be noted that it is normal for a person to lose about 50-100 hairs per day because hair is constantly growing, but if the hair is falling out in a large amount and is scattered on the pillow, the comb, and during the shower, it is necessary to visit a doctor.
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