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When the shower and sink are full of hair, the fear begins: Will you even get bald spots due to hair loss? In most cases the all-clear can be given.
Many people struggle with increased hair loss, especially in autumn. This seasonal problem affects men and women equally. The increased solar radiation in the last summer months is discussed as the main cause. That’s what it says in the trade magazine PTA Forumthat UV radiation causes a particularly large number of hairs to move from the growth phase to the resting phase and then fall out a few months later. More precisely, two to four months later. This is how long the hair’s telogen phase, also known as the resting phase, lasts.
“Many people experience periodic increased hair loss. If this is particularly pronounced in spring and autumn, people even speak of ‘fur changers’,” says Professor Hans Wolff, dermatologist at the Ludwig Maximilians University Hospital in Munich, in an article for the Pharmaceutical newspaper (PZ).
Promote hair health through the right nutrients
After a few weeks, seasonal hair loss usually subsides. If not, a doctor should be consulted to rule out possible pathological causes such as hyperthyroidism. If you experience hair loss due to the weather, it helps to adjust your diet. Certain nutrients are important to stimulate hair growth.
Hair loss can have many causes, and seasonal “coat change” is also possible. © Erwin Wodicka/Imago
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Nutrient deficiencies can be behind hair loss. A blood test at the doctor will reveal whether you suffer from a mineral, vitamin or trace element deficiency that requires treatment.
Iron, zinc and B vitamins: what’s good for your hair
A number of nutrients are important for our hair health. The Auetal–Pharmacy in Hanstedt, Lower Saxony, provides information about which minerals, vitamins and trace elements you can use to strengthen your hair and support normal growth:
- Iron is found in liver, legumes such as lentils, nuts and seeds such as pistachios or sunflower seeds, onions and parsley. An iron deficiency can result in hair loss.
- Good sources of zinc include pumpkin seeds, walnuts, buckwheat, oatmeal and poppy seeds. The trace element is said to influence the regeneration of lost hair and irritated scalp, according to information from Auetal Pharmacy.
- Vitamin C promotes the bioavailability of iron and is therefore also important for hair health. Vitamin C deficiency, on the other hand, can lead to hair loss. The important vitamin is contained in large quantities in rose hips, sea buckthorn berries and broccoli.
- Vitamin E should also be supplied to the body in sufficient quantities to strengthen the hair. Wheat germ oil, tomatoes and raspberries are good sources of vitamin E.
- Vitamin A is found, for example, in carrots, kale, fish, egg yolks and butter. It strengthens the hair roots.
- Vitamins B5, B3 and B6 are found in fish, dairy products and eggs and also strengthen the hair roots. Folic acid is also one of the B vitamins and promotes hair health. Folic acid is found in tomatoes and peas, among other things.
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This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor. Unfortunately, our editorial team cannot answer individual questions about medical conditions.
