Losing weight too quickly can lead to hair loss.
Many patients may wonder... Why do I experience more hair loss than usual after losing weight rapidly? Let me explain to you that rapid weight loss, especially... Fasting (abstaining from food for extended periods) Or a deficiency in essential nutrients can trigger a condition in the body called... Telogen Effluvium Or, hair loss can be caused by physical stress.
Losing weight too quickly.
The doctor wants to emphasize this point for the patient to understand: Losing weight too quickly. คือ
- Can lose weight. More than 1 kilogram per week.
- หรือ Lose more than 5-10% of your original body weight in less than 3-6 months.
For example, if a patient weighs 60 kilograms and can lose 6 kilograms in one month, or 10-12 kilograms in three months, this is considered too fast.
Why is my hair falling out?
When the body lacks essential nutrients such as protein, certain vitamins, iron, and other minerals. Hair roots will be deprived of essential nutrients for growth.
The body then chooses to "rest" the hair follicles temporarily, causing the hair to enter a phase of increased shedding than usual. Hair loss that often occurs after rapid weight loss, around 2-3 months. And if we don't change our behavior, this problem may persist.
What is a safe weight loss target?
WHO and the National Institute of Nutrition We recommend a safe way to lose weight:
- 0.5–1 kilogram per week
Because it's a level that doesn't put the body in a state of severe malnutrition, it helps reduce the chances of abnormal hair loss.
The doctor recommended ways to prevent hair loss from weight loss.
- Lose weight gradually.
- Eat a variety of proteins and nutrients.
- Avoid fasting for too long.
- See a doctor for a health checkup if you experience excessive hair loss.
