The hair can appear fragile, dry and without light for various reasons. Excluding those causes occuring as a result of climatic factors and aggressive beauty treatments, when the hair appears sparse, broken and dry it may be a symptom of diseases related to thyroid function and parathyroid, eating disorders such as anorexia, stress and other conditions that prevent the hair from retaining its moisture.
What kind of diseases can be associated with fragile hair?
The following diseases may be associated with fragile hair:
- AIDS
- Anorexia
- Atherosclerosis
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Hashimoto's disease
- Menkes disease
Remember that this is not an exhaustive list and it is highly recommended to consult your doctor, in case of symptom’s persistence.
What is the therapy for fragile hair?
If brittle hair is a symptom of a medical condition, there is a local treatment that allows to effectively restoring the normal characteristics of the hair. In any case, if one doed not receive appropriate treatment, the general rules of hair care apply, that is, avoid washing the hair too often and with harsh soaps, do not dry the hair in a violent way or by using iron plates.
A balanced and varied diet is recommended to ensure the intake of all necessary nutrients for healthy hair.
When is most likely to contact your doctor in case of fragile hair?
If the hair remains brittle and dry after using remedies, one will need to consult a doctor or dermatologist. The specialist, after performing specific tests can determine the characteristics of the hair and may require medical examinations for the dosage of thyroid hormones.
In case of brittle hair combined with other symptoms such as fatigue, drowsiness, weight gain, constipation, memory problems, depression and irregular menstruation for women, it is likely that there is a dysfunction of the thyroid gland.
