Is hair loss related to kidneys?

Hair is the core of the kidneys, and everyone wants to take good care of their hair. However, many times they are unable to do so. With age, seasonal changes, pregnancy, depression and other reasons, hair loss may occur. So, is there any connection between hair loss and the kidneys? There is a certain relationship between hair loss and kidneys. Mainly, weak liver and kidneys can lead to hair loss. Do you want to know more about whether hair loss is related to kidneys?

What are the causes of hair loss?

1. Genetic reasons: Hereditary alopecia is also called androgenic alopecia. Its characteristic feature is hair loss in a fixed area on the top of the head. When accompanied by excessive oil secretion of the scalp, it is also commonly called seborrheic alopecia. The pathogenesis of hereditary hair loss is affected by both genes and hormones. After the androgen is secreted in the body, it combines with the 5α-reductase in the hair follicle cells on the top of the head and is reduced to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The hair follicles with hereditary hair loss genes are the target organs of dihydrotestosterone. Dihydrotestosterone will cause damage, atrophy, and closure of hair follicle cells through a series of signal transmission, ultimately leading to hair loss.

2. Endocrine reasons: Mental stress, low mood, depression and other mental states can lead to hair loss. In fact, human mental factors will greatly affect the endocrine balance. Irregular work and rest and excessive fatigue can also lead to hair loss, because these behaviors are also endocrine destroyers. Overeating and greasy diet are also causes of hair loss, which are also the root cause of the destruction of the balance in the human body. Once the endocrine balance is disrupted, hair loss is likely to occur.

3. Nutritional reasons: one is malnutrition leading to hair loss, such as some people are picky eaters and have unbalanced nutrition; some people take in insufficient nutrition in order to lose weight, which leads to hair loss;

Another reason is overnutrition. For example, obese people are prone to hair loss. The oil in the hair is the waste produced after the metabolism of saturated fatty acids in the body. If the hair is in an oily environment for a long time, hair loss will be aggravated.

4. External stimulation, such as frequently working in places with radiation, frequently working outdoors, in dusty or chemical environments, can cause hair loss; frequently perming or dyeing hair, tying tight braids, and not washing your hair frequently can all cause hair loss. For young people, perming and dyeing hair, especially using inferior hair dyes, can cause great damage to the hair.

5. Physical illness: The body is affected by viruses, and high fever damages the hair matrix cells, inhibiting their normal division, and putting the hair follicles in a state of shock, leading to hair loss, such as acute infectious diseases, long-term use of certain medications, etc. As we all know, during chemotherapy, a lot of hair loss will occur, and you may even become bald.

The main causes of hair loss can be divided into the five categories mentioned above, but the treatment method is not only related to the type, but also closely related to the degree of hair loss. Friends with hair loss can consult a professional doctor according to their own situation to seek more appropriate treatment effects.