2024-04-24 20:00:00
daily health
If your hair is falling out like this, it’s not just hair loss, it’s due to an illness.
Journalist Lee Hae-rim
Entered on 04/25/2024 05:00
If your hair gradually becomes thinner and begins to fall out at some point on the top of your head, it may be due to polycystic ovarian syndrome./Photo = Getty Image Bank
Women with polycystic ovarian syndrome or ovarian cysts are prone to hair loss. Polycystic ovary syndrome occurs when multiple cell sacs containing eggs form in the ovaries. Polycystic ovarian 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 too reactive and hair loss occurs.
Hair loss due to polycystic ovary syndrome is characterized by slow hair loss. The hair gradually becomes thinner, and at some point new hair begins to grow as fine hair. Additionally, unlike regular hair loss, where hair thinning occurs throughout the scalp, it occurs concentrated in the upper part of the scalp. ▲Hair in the crown area becomes thinner ▲The width of the crown parting is wider than before ▲If you have symptoms such as weight gain, acne or menstrual irregularities, polycystic ovarian syndrome may be the cause.
To accurately determine whether hair loss is simple or due to illness, you need to go to the hospital. ▲ Menstrual frequency 9 times or less per year ▲ Menstrual interruption for more than 4 months ▲ Sometimes unexpected bleeding ▲ Extremely severe acne ▲ Excessive hair growth under the nose, chin, neck, chest, stomach and thighs ▲ Lots of hair drooping front area ▲ Dark, hardened areas in the neck, groin, and armpits ▲ Weight gain for no reason ▲ Suffers from diabetes ▲ Has a parent or sibling with diabetes, high blood pressure, or heart disease A total of 4 or more symptoms, including a period-related symptom. If this applies to you, it’s a good idea to consult a gynecologist.
There are many other diseases that can cause hair loss. One of them is thyroid disease. If you have hypothyroidism, where thyroid function is low, hair follicle activity becomes sluggish, hair becomes thinner and falls out easily. Although the exact cause is not known, hair loss can occur even with hyperthyroidism. If too much thyroid hormone is secreted, nutrients are not distributed evenly to the hair due to excessive energy consumption.
Anemia can cause hair loss. This is due to ferritin present in hair follicles. Ferritin, an iron-containing protein, is involved in hair growth, and in anemia, ferritin passes into the blood to compensate for the lack of iron. This can weaken hair follicles and cause hair loss.
Hair loss caused by the disease usually results in hair loss 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 condition, it will recover faster.
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