Many doctors including dermatologists are using the hair to reveal just how healthy you are. According to Dr. Brian Williams, “Hair grows fast, one of the fastest growing cells in the body, and because of that it reflects what’s going on…”.
There are many medical conditions such as iron deficiency anemia or increased blood sugar in diabetes that causes changes in a person’s hair. Sometimes resulting in hair loss.
A few medications such as birth control pills can affect women and cause them to lose their hair. However, in instances where significant amount of hair is lost, it is recommended that you contact your doctor as quickly as possible. More information about how your hair can reveal how sick or healthy you are can be read here.
