Love Pulse Posted September 29, 2021 Posted September 29, 2021 https://www.msn.com/ar-ae/lifestyle/fashion/هل-تساقط-الشعر-مؤشرًا-على-أمراض-القلب؟/ar-AAOWs3W page index Heart disease and hair loss The relationship of hair loss to the heart Heart and hair loss medications Masks to stimulate hair loss It is known that some medical conditions cause hair loss in women and men, but did you know that heart disease can be linked to hair loss? In honor of World Heart Day, let's take a look at the relationship between heart disease and hair loss. Heart disease and hair loss Heart disease usually affects men more than women, and it's important to be aware of some of the signs and symptoms you may experience. You may be surprised to learn that hair loss occurs specifically on the crown of the head, and this is called vertex hair loss. Hair loss can indicate an underlying heart condition. Cardiovascular diseases are among the most deadly diseases, and symptoms do not appear until the later stages of the condition. We all need to be vigilant and consider all factors when dealing with heart disease - including issues like high blood pressure, cholesterol levels, family history and even hair loss. So, if your hair is unusually thin, and you suspect that you are at high risk of heart disease, consult a cardiologist before looking for hair regrowth products and tips on how to grow hair faster. The last thing you want to do in this situation is to try to hide the problem instead of treating the cause! See also: Growing beard hair Hair loss linked to heart disease Why is hair loss linked to heart disease? And what can you do specifically to improve your health and your hair? Heart disease and body infections You may have previously read that laser hair regrowth treatments work best when used in combination with anti-inflammatory shampoos. People suffer from hair loss despite inflammatory scalp conditions, including folliculitis - which means inflammation of the hair follicle. Did you know that all diseases, including heart problems, are intrinsically a form of inflammation? Whether it is due to our diet, the environment, or some lifestyle choices, such as smoking, our bodies respond to anything negative with inflammation as a protective mechanism. Inflammation all over the body will not spare your scalp and hair follicles, and thus hair loss ensues. Heart disease and insulin resistance We all love to eat sweets and fried foods once in a while, but if it becomes a habit, our body can become insulin resistant. This can lead to type 2 diabetes. Poor nutrition choices, along with lack of exercise, are factors that cause cardiovascular problems. For this reason, some research suggests that both conditions sometimes come together. Being insulin resistant also means having a weak immune system, which puts you at risk of developing infections that can affect your scalp. Most importantly, insulin resistance leads to poor circulation, as your hair follicles stop receiving enough nutrients through blood flow to stay healthy and grow normally. Hair thinning and hair loss can also occur. Heart disease and male hormones Both men and women carry both male and female hormones, but did you know that being particularly sensitive to DHT can also link cardiovascular problems and hair loss together? Research suggests that high levels of male hormones can increase the risk of arteriosclerosis, blood clotting, and atherosclerosis, all of which are features of heart disease. If you're concerned about your cardiovascular health and have abnormal hair loss, take the time to make an appointment with your doctor today. When you start taking measures to live a healthy lifestyle and strengthen your immune system, you will prevent further hair loss. Heart and hair loss medications But we talked about the condition that can be an indicator of heart disease, but what about heart medications for affected cases? Is it related to hair loss? In general, any medications we take can affect hair loss by interfering with the normal 3 phase hair growth cycle: During the anagen phase (lasting about three to four years), hair grows. During the anagen (transition) phase (lasting two to three weeks), hair prepares for the telogen phase. During the telogen phase (which lasts about three months), the hair relaxes and the old hair falls out and is replaced by new hair. One of the doctors says that the reason some medications can cause our hair to lose is because they are toxic to hair follicles - the cells responsible for hair growth. When hair follicles are damaged, the natural cycle of hair growth is disrupted, which eventually leads to hair loss. Hair loss usually begins about 12 weeks after taking the medication. Let's look at the effects of heart medications on hair health: Beta blockers: These medications reduce the workload on your heart and help lower your blood pressure. One of the side effects of taking beta blockers is hair loss. Cholesterol-lowering statins: cause hair loss as an adverse effect. Anticoagulants: Warfarin or Coumadin are commonly used for blood clotting and may cause hair loss. ACE inhibitors: Captopril and lisinopril are the two drugs in this class that caused hair loss in about 1% of people who took them. Amiodarone: Often prescribed to heart patients with irregular heartbeats such as atrial fibrillation, it has rare side effects of hair loss. Antidepressants: If you have been prescribed antidepressants to treat common situational depression associated with heart disease, be aware that some medications used to treat depression are also known to cause telogen effluvium, a hair loss condition that can affect the entire scalp, not just the area certain.
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