How to stop PCOS hair loss?

How to stop PCOS hair loss?

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome or PCOS hair loss is a very common type of hair loss in females. Nowadays, it is seen in teenage girls as well. The female body produces androgens, which is the male hormone due to which you can experience more hair growth in various parts of the body. 

If you are experiencing PCOS and hair loss, you need to consult your doctor on time. But before that, learn more about PCOS hair fall and how to stop PCOS hair loss. 

What is PCOS?

PCOS is a hormonal condition where females suffer from hormonal imbalance. Females generally from 25 to 45 years suffer from this condition. It is a condition where there is excessive secretion of androgen or the male hormones among females. PCOS is marked by problems with menstruation and difficulty in conceiving.

Signs of PCOS

Check the points clearly to understand the symptoms of PCOS.

• Irregular periods
• No ovulation
• Acne
• Hair fall
• Weight gain
• Infertility
• Thin hair
• Excess hair on face, chest, stomach
• Deep voice
• Decreased in breast size

Treatment for PCOS hair loss

Actually, there is no particular treatment for PCOS hair loss. However, following a healthy diet and a regular exercise routine help in regularizing the hormones in a natural way.

That said, here are some of the options:

• Medication: You can take Minoxidil for hair loss or oral contraceptive pills to make your periods regular, so that your hair loss is kept under check. Finasteride is mostly for male pattern hair loss, but in a few cases, doctors also prescribe it in PCOS. But you need to make sure you consult your doctor and then only take the medication. Spironolactone can also be prescribed, for treating this type of alopecia. It impedes the effects of androgen on the skin and is generally prescribed with an oral contraceptive.

• Treatment: In PCOS hair loss, you can get hair treatments done like PRP, derma roller, mesotherapy, micro needling, LLLT etc. Depending on your hair condition, you need to follow the treatment, as prescribed by your doctor. These treatments help to control your hair loss problem and try to stabilize hair loss. Consult a dermatologist and follow the prescribed treatments accordingly. 
• Hair transplant: In this treatment, we take your own hair follicles from the back of your scalp or head and then implement in the scalp bald area to cover the scanty portion. The number of grafts to be implanted is decided depending on the scarcity of hair. This is one of the best treatments for hair loss problems if your baldness is severe.

Diet for PCOS hair loss

You need to know what you can eat in PCOS.

• Drink a minimum of 3-4 liters of water daily.
• Have lots of vitamins and minerals like vitamin B12, B7, A, C, D, E, iron, zinc, and magnesium. 
• Lean meat like fish and chicken
• Brown rice
• Include millets like barley, ragi, oats, and quinoa

The food you need to avoid to encourage PCOS hair growth:

• Fried, junk, and saturated items
• Dairy products
• Red meat like mutton
• Anything that includes too much sugar; decrease your sugar intake

Is PCOS hair loss reversible?

Hair loss due to PCOS is reversible if you start with the treatment from the initial period. The right treatment can stimulate new hair growth. So, consult your doctor and seek proper and prompt treatment.

PCOS hair loss home remedies

At home, if you maintain a healthy living, good diet and reduce your weight, you can control PCOS. This, in turn, will help you in curbing PCOS hair fall. There are various other PCOS hair loss home remedies that you should follow to control your health problem. These are as below:

• Have apple cider vinegar every day which helps you to fight PCOS. 
• Consume coconut oil in your smoothie or juice helps in a much better way. 
• Aloe vera juice, castor, green tea are good for PCOS.
• Use a soft whistled hair brush to control unnecessary hair fall.
• Use homemade hair masks using natural ingredients like olive oil and egg to encourage hair growth. Combine an egg and 1 teaspoon of olive oil, and apply it on your hair, starting from the roots. Leave this for 20 minutes and then wash it off with shampoo. 
• Massage your scalp with oil as it aids in blood circulation. This strengthens the hair follicles. 

Hopefully, you found this helpful. In case you have any queries or you want to know more about PCOS hair loss, please connect with a HairMD expert today.