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Causes of Thinning Hair and Why It Should Not Be Left Untreated

MOMO Plastic Surgery · 모모성형외과 · March 28, 2023

Causes of Thinning Hair and Why It Should Not Be Left Untreated As time passes and we get older, our bodies go through various changes and, as everyone knows, aging progresses. The...

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Clinic: MOMO Plastic Surgery

Original post date: March 28, 2023

Translated at: April 24, 2026 at 4:12 AM

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As time passes and we get older,

our bodies go through various changes and, as everyone knows,

aging progresses. The areas where changes are most

noticeable are typically the skin, but hair

can also be included.

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As the body gets older and aging occurs, the capillaries

in the scalp also tend to weaken. As a result, blood

circulation in the scalp gradually does not occur as

vigorously as before, making smooth supply more

difficult as well. This affects the hair roots,

causing them to lose strength and potentially leading to

thinning natural hair.

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In addition, another cause of thinning hair is excessive

dieting. To lose weight, people combine exercise and

dietary control, but it is difficult to consume a

nutritionally rich diet, so balance is eventually broken.

As the amount of nutrients supplied decreases, this

affects the hair as well. If you diet excessively, it can

place even greater strain on the body, and this includes

men as well. Therefore, it is recommended not to follow

extreme diets, one-food diets, or fasting. If weight is

lost in an improper way, it can eventually lead to

a thinning of the hair.

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This in turn reduces hair volume, eventually making it

difficult to style hair with fullness. Since we live in an

era where appearance matters and people express their

individuality through appearance in modern society,

thinning hair should not be taken lightly.

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Because appearance is important, many people express

their beauty and style through hair styling that reflects

their own individuality. For that reason, they continue

to perm or dye their hair, but the chemicals used in

these processes can irritate the scalp and hair, which

can eventually cause thinning hair symptoms to appear.

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Therefore, when visiting a hair salon, it is best to

consider options that affect the hair as little as

possible, and it is recommended to observe the condition

of your natural hair and avoid excessive changes. It is

also advisable to provide sufficient nutrition.

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Another last cause of thinning hair is stress. It is an

area that needs to be managed, as it can be considered

one of the main factors causing natural hair to become

thin. When stress becomes severe, metabolism can slow

down and blood circulation may not occur properly, so it

can act as a major culprit in thinning natural hair.

This can lead to hair loss and eventually create a

situation that cannot be reversed.

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In the past, genetic tendencies were stronger, but these

days it is closely related to environmental factors as

well. Factors coming from outside, such as changes in

the amount of hormones secreted in our body, stress, and

others, affect hair health, and as a result, natural

hair is also stimulated.

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In the case of women, thinning hair can also appear when

oestrogen levels drop. As the growth rate of follicle

cells slows down, the thickness of the hair becomes

finer and the amount of hair decreases. Therefore, it is

best to improve excessive dieting, irregular lifestyle

habits, and accumulated fatigue.

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In fact, if you leave thinning natural hair unattended,

it can lead to hair loss and eventually cause major

appearance-related problems. Therefore, you need to be

proactive in understanding the root cause and taking

action. In addition, using methods that have beneficial

effects can also be a good approach.

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First, it is good to consume enough supplements and foods

that help hair growth, such as protein, omega-3, biotin,

and zinc. In addition, since scalp health also affects

the thickness of natural hair, it is good to continue

massaging the scalp and to keep it clean so that waste

materials do not accumulate.

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Also, if you maintain a hairstyle with a part, it is

better to change it in different ways. It is recommended

to drink enough water so that natural hair does not dry

out, and adjusting the indoor temperature and humidity

properly can also be beneficial, so please keep this in

mind and put it into practice.

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So far, we have looked at the causes of thinning hair and

methods that can help make it thicker. This is not a

problem to take lightly, as it can potentially develop

into hair loss. Once hair falls out, it can later lead

to a serious level that is difficult to reverse, and it

can become hard to improve with simple measures. So if

you are worried about weak, limp natural hair, it is best

to take action proactively. If you want to identify the

cause more precisely and respond accordingly, visiting a

relevant institution can also be a good alternative.

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