Humans naturally lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day to replace them with new hair, but it can become a source of concern when hair loss is “heavy.”
According to experts, hair loss may be a warning sign of health conditions with serious consequences or “fatal” diseases.
Several diseases, such as Parkinson's, alopecia, and cancer, can be diagnosed after conducting the necessary tests, after noticing the annoying condition of hair loss.
Parkinson's disease
We can all be prone to dandruff, but if your dandruff is yellow, it could be a sign of a more serious condition, Parkinson's disease.
The unusual yellow crust is caused by seborrheic dermatitis. This is a skin condition where the parts of the skin that contain many sweat glands, including the scalp, can become inflamed and red in color, as well as itchy, sore, and flaky.
Parkinson's UK, a charity that helps people with the disease, says those with it are vulnerable to the skin condition. There are a number of therapeutic methods to manage this symptom, but there is no cure for Parkinson's disease.
Alopecia
Hair loss can be in the form of small, coin-sized patches, which is known as alopecia areata. It can also appear on the body where there is other hair growth including beard, eyebrows, eyelashes or body hair.
The underlying cause of this condition is still unknown, but the cells begin to attack the hair follicles or prevent them from growing more hair.
Iron deficiency and stress are possible triggers, but some experts doubt this. Alopecia areata can turn into alopecia universalis in severe cases and hair loss can spread across the entire head, and in the case of a more serious type of the condition, alopecia universalis, it affects the entire body.
There is no known cure for this condition, but there are many treatments available, although there is no guarantee of their effectiveness.
In the case of alopecia areata, hair will grow back several months or years later, but there is no certainty that this will happen. If it develops into alopecia universalis, there are fewer chances of regrowth.
Cancer
Probably the most common condition that can be found in hair is cancer. The scalp or hairline may develop red or purple spots, which can be a sign of a rare blood vessel that develops into a condition called angiosarcoma.
Angiosarcoma appears in the lining of blood vessels and lymph vessels. This can appear anywhere, but mainly occurs on the skin, scalp, or neck.
Experts from the Cleveland Clinic say that they are usually “single or grouped bluish-red nodules or plaques that can appear on the scalp, face, or ears.” If angiosarcoma develops, it can affect vital organs including the liver or heart and can be painful.
This condition is usually associated with older people, but it can occur at any age and its cause is unknown. Several treatments can treat the condition including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, which is a common treatment for cancer. However, for those with the disease, the survival rate is poor, and only 33% have a chance of surviving five years.
Nutrition : Expert identifies 5 foods that should be eaten after the age of fifty
The human brain ages with age and loses its previous activity and capabilities. But there are ways to prevent this process.
Dr. Mikhail Ginzburg, a Russian nutrition expert, points out that adding some foodstuffs to the diet after the age of fifty slows this process.
These materials are:
- Fatty marine fish
According to him, to obtain nutrients and support brain function, you should eat fish such as salmon or mackerel 3-4 times a week because these fish are a major source of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids necessary for cell membranes. These fish are also a source of vitamin D, and these are also essential substances for the functioning of the central nervous system.
- Dairy products and grains
The expert warns against infections and disturbances in the functioning of the intestines, because they cause disturbances in brain function, accelerate aging, and increase the possibility of depression. Therefore, the diet after the age of fifty must include these substances because they improve the digestion process.
According to him, fermented dairy products should be eaten 1-2 times a day. You should also eat products rich in dietary fiber: whole grain bread, buckwheat and oats.
- Fruits, vegetables and fruits
After the age of fifty, a person should obtain flavonoids and the B vitamin group found in fruits, leafy vegetables, vegetables, and fruits. That is, he should eat vegetables with every meal, so that the weight of what he eats per day is about half a kilogram, and he should also eat fruits and vegetables daily.
- Nuts
Ginzburg points out that saturated fatty acids are no less important for the functioning of the human brain. Because it helps form the body's cellular structures. Nuts such as walnuts, almonds, pistachios, and others contain a good percentage of them, so you should eat about 50 grams of them daily.
- Spices
Spices such as ginger, turmeric, pepper, garlic and onions improve brain function.
The expert adds: After the age of fifty, you should also take vitamins because at this age changes occur in the bodies of men and women and chronic diseases dominate.