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Hi, My Daughter Is 17. She Is A State Level
Question: Hi,
My daughter is 17. She is a State level swimmer, a vegetarian and a very stressed out XXXXXXX in high school. She has been losing hair, more than would be normal. Could this be related to her vegetarian diet and stress?
My daughter is 17. She is a State level swimmer, a vegetarian and a very stressed out XXXXXXX in high school. She has been losing hair, more than would be normal. Could this be related to her vegetarian diet and stress?
Brief Answer:
Stress for sure
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Yes, Stress can cause hair loss.
Since she is physically active, low protein diet can also result in hair loss. I would recommend her to take protein supplements daily. This not only takes care of the hair will also help to have a good skin.
Do get thyroid hormone profile test done. thyroid hormone imbalance is one other common cause of hair loss.
Hope, I answered our query.
Wish you good health.
regards,
Stress for sure
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Yes, Stress can cause hair loss.
Since she is physically active, low protein diet can also result in hair loss. I would recommend her to take protein supplements daily. This not only takes care of the hair will also help to have a good skin.
Do get thyroid hormone profile test done. thyroid hormone imbalance is one other common cause of hair loss.
Hope, I answered our query.
Wish you good health.
regards,
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