PCOS HAIR LOSS - sYMPTOMS, CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS

You would have often heard women with PCOS complaining about acne issues and excess facial hair growth. But in contrast, there is also another story to the concern. While excess facial hair growth is a symptom, PCOS hair loss is another.

The presence of excess androgen receptors as a side effect of PCOS  in the scalp region results in poor hair growth. In addition, the androgen receptors bind the testosterone and DHT, thereby blocking the other cells and creating a load on the hair follicles, causing miniaturization.

When you have PCOS, you may experience a fall in the estrogen level (female hormones) and a rise in testosterone (male hormones).

Women with PCOS deal with a delay in the normal menstrual cycle. As a result of their prolonged menstrual cycle, they tend to lose a lot of blood. When this happens, losing a  lot of blood lowers the iron content in the body. As a result, ferritin, a blood protein rich in iron, will also deplete.

SO HOW DO YOU THINK THIS WILL AFFECT YOUR HAIR LOSS OR THINNING?

Ferritin is found high in hair follicles. So when these levels deplete, you may experience hair loss and poor hair growth. But, not just hair loss, you may sense concerns like breakage in hair, dull or dry hair, and hair thinning.

SYMPTOMS OF PCOS

The symptoms of PCOS include delayed menstrual cycle, excess facial hair growth in the face, neck, abdomen, and chest areas, difficulty getting pregnant, hair thinning, acne trouble, and weight gain.

WHICH IS THE BEST TREATMENT FOR PCOS HAIR LOSS?

The best suggestive hair treatment for PCOS is to get first diagnosed with PCOS and any other hormonal imbalances. Then, PRP for hair regrowth will yield good results for hair thinning and loss.

PRP hair treatment for PCOS or Platelet-rich Plasma is an effective way to treat hair thinning and conditions of diffused hair loss. It is an activation procedure to enhance hair follicles and thicken hair shafts in thinning areas.

Though over-the-counter medications are available, it is always recommended to consult a doctor and proceed with the prescribed medications to correct PCOS. Similarly, consulting a trichologist and identifying the hair treatments that suitably will initiate hair regrowth is also necessary.

OTHER CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS

Apart from PCOS, you could also be losing hair due to genetic reasons. And the kind of lifestyle you lead.

• Stress and improper sleeping patterns
• Smoking and Alcohol consumption
• Poor eating habits
• Steady-state inflammation of hair follicles

FOODS FOR PCOS AND HAIR LOSS

No matter how much time you spend consuming supplements or medicines, only a wholesome approach will help better the condition of PCOS and its symptoms.

Some foods to include in your diet,

• Fatty fish
• Dark chocolates
• Spinach and leafy green vegetables
• Brocolli
• Olive oil
• Nuts and seeds

HOW TO CHECK FOR HAIR LOSS? FEMALE PATTERN BALDNESS

If you are witnessing rapid hair loss, it could be while combing, shampooing, or pulling your hair with tight hair bands. Similarly, a wide hair part line and thinning in the crown area are ways to check for hair loss.

HOW TO MAINTAIN HAIR WITH PCOS HAIR LOSS?

To maintain the hair during PCOS, make sure to consume good food which is nutritious enough. Then, follow up with supplements rich in biotin, Vitamin B and Vitamin B12. Along with these, opt for hair regrowth treatments like Biocell therapy or PRP that will enhance hair growth and stop hair fall.

Apart from these simple haircare routines like using towels to pat dry wet hair instead heat applicators and sleeping enough will add goodness to the condition.

HOW TO GET HAIR TREATMENT FOR PCOS?

Hair loss due to PCOS is treatable with adequate attention from doctors. If you are dealing with any hair concerns, get yourself tested with PCOS hair loss treatment by our trichologists and sweep all your worries at once.hair