Iron and Ferritin for Hair Shedding: What Your Bloodwork May Reveal
Hair shedding can feel personal, frustrating, and confusing. You may notice more strands in the shower, extra hair in your brush, a thinner ponytail, or less volume around your part line. When this happens, many people think first about hormones, thyroid problems, menopause, stress, or genetics. But iron status is another major piece of the […]
Thyroid Hair Loss: Signs Your Diffuse Hair Shedding May Be Thyroid-Related
Hair shedding can feel alarming, especially when it is not limited to one patch or one area. You may notice more strands in the shower, more hair in your brush, a thinner ponytail, or overall scalp visibility that seems to appear gradually. This type of all-over thinning is often called diffuse hair shedding, and one […]
Hormonal Hair Loss: Signs a Hormone Imbalance May Be Causing Hair Shedding
Hair shedding can feel scary, especially when you suddenly notice more strands in the shower, on your pillow, in your brush, or around the bathroom floor. A little shedding is normal, but when it becomes excessive or persistent, it may be a sign that something inside the body needs attention. One possible cause is hormone […]
Low Ferritin and Hair Loss in Women: How Low Iron Can Cause Hair Shedding
Hair shedding can feel alarming, especially when you notice more strands in the shower, on your pillow, in your brush, or around the bathroom floor. For many women, the first thought is hormones, stress, thyroid issues, or aging. But one commonly overlooked factor is low ferritin. Ferritin is a protein that stores iron in the […]
PCOS, Androgens, and Female Hair Thinning: What the Evidence Shows
Hair thinning can be one of the most frustrating symptoms women experience with PCOS. You may notice a widening part, thinning around the crown, more visible scalp, less volume, or a ponytail that feels smaller than it used to. For many women, the emotional impact is just as real as the physical change. PCOS, or […]
Hypothyroidism vs. Menopause: Two Overlapping Causes of Midlife Hair Thinning
Midlife hair thinning can feel confusing because several changes often happen at the same time. Your period may become irregular. Sleep may get worse. Energy may drop. Your hair may feel thinner, drier, or more fragile. It is easy to assume everything is menopause, but hypothyroidism can cause many of the same symptoms. Hypothyroidism and […]
