Hair care tips for PCOS

Though it may not occur in every case of PCOS, hair fall is one of the more visible and distressing symptoms of PCOS. Let’s see how PCOS causes hair loss, and learn about the medicinal therapies, lifestyle modifications, and other options for dealing with PCOS hair loss.

Hair loss in PCOS can be caused by a variety of factors, including inflammation, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, elevated androgen, stress, hormone imbalance, and poor gut health. PCOS produces excess androgen production, which leads to virilization. This refers to the growth of more male characteristics, such as abundant hair in areas where it does not normally grow, such as the face, neck, chest, and abdomen. These excess androgens can also cause hair loss on your head, particularly at the front of your scalp. This is referred to as androgenic alopecia, sometimes known as female pattern hair loss. Hormone modulation is crucial to the management of PCOS hair loss since it is brought on by a hormonal imbalance. This is possible with a variety of drugs. Remember that you may need to test many drugs before finding one that works for you. And, in most cases, a combination of medications yields the best outcomes. 

Aside from pharmaceuticals, some natural approaches to deal with this problem include anti-inflammatory foods and including suitable vitamins rich foods in your diet. Because stress can sometimes be the fundamental cause of hair loss, meditation and stress reduction techniques might be useful. Gentle exercise combined with good hair care is essential for minimising hair loss.

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There are PCOS hair loss remedies available. Traditional over-the-counter solutions such as specialty shampoos, hair treatments, and vitamins for skin, hair, and nail health are all excellent places to begin. If typical methods aren't working, a hairdresser or health care practitioner may be able to provide alternatives.

The issue of PCOS-related hair loss must be handled holistically, both physically with the aid of correct hair care and internally by caring for the body with nutrition and exercise as well as talking to a doctor about the potential benefit of drugs. 

Hair treatment may take up to six months to a year to produce results. Medication should be taken on a rigorous schedule, and hair care procedures should be performed on a regular basis (not just until the first positive results are noticeable, but until hair is fully restored).