Is my health affecting my hairfall?

On average, an individual loses 80 to 100 strands of hair in a day. But, if you are losing your mane in significant amounts, making the scalp visible, it’s time to address the underlying health conditions.
A lack of enough proteins, iron and other dietary supplements in the human body can cause hair loss. Inadequacy of such nutrients makes our hair thirsty and deprived of their desired nourishment which eventually makes them fall.
People who lose weight often restrict their calorie consumption. For proper functioning of the human body, it is important that our body receives the necessary nutrients for ideal operations. Lack of optimum calorie intake leads to deficiencies in the body system. Just like our body needs food, our hair also requires the intake of nutrients for its healthy growth.

1) Hereditary: In some individuals, the hair follicles are sensitive to excessive secretion of certain male hormones in the body causing a balding or receding hairline in men and considerable thinning of hair in females.

2) Thyroid Factor: The imbalance of thyroxine hormone reduces the growth of hair at the root, therefore the falling hair doesn’t get replaced by new hair which causes balding or thinning of hair.

3) Unwanted Stress: It’s a fact that excessive physical or mental stress affects the growth of hair and results in the shedding of hair in huge amounts.

4) Hormonal Imbalance: The secretion of this female hormone is erratic during pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or even if one is suffering from thyroid issues, which may ultimately cause alopecia, scalp infections, patchy hair loss etc.

5) Nutritional deficiency - A diet deficient in essential vitamins and minerals is also responsible for the loss of hair.
- Iron is extremely necessary for producing hair cell protein. Lack of it can cause premature hair loss.
- A diet being poor in vitamin B12 food sources can also lead to excessive hair loss and hair thinning as due to the lack of oxygen to the hair follicles, the hair shafts loosen and start falling off.

6) Hair Treatments: A considerable amount of hair is lost when hair is subjected to harsh chemicals and high temperatures, such as in perming and straightening. Regular use of heat and excessive hairstyling can weaken the hair shafts from the root leading to hair loss or patchy hair.

7) Reaction To Medications: Certain medications or treatment therapy for diseases like cancer, and dialysis are harmful to the hair causing excessive hair loss as a side effect.

If you want to do the most for your hair on a healthy level, the best way to start is to examine your diet, lifestyle, and exercise routine. Changing your diet to include foods that add vitamins, nutrients, and minerals will strengthen your hair. Dropping bad habits like smoking, alcohol, or drug use will strengthen your immune system. Developing a moderate exercise routine (i.e. walking) will greatly increase blood flow by distributing vitamins, nutrients, and minerals throughout your bloodstream.


Your overall health can be assessed and monitored from the comfort of your home using NEODOCS Wellness Care Kit and obtaining its result from the Neodocs App via smartphone. 10 vital parameters are checked including blood traces in urine. A positive report for blood in urine could be an important warning sign.