Hair Loss Causes

Internal Hair Loss Cause: Vitamin Deficiency

The alopecia, as in this picture, can have internal causes which thin the hair all over. Internal hair loss causes can be an iron, B vitamin and/or protein deficiencies.

Iron and B vitamin deficiencies typically cause hair thinning all over.  The hair is usually its normal length but just very thin.

A Protein deficiency typically causes the texture of the hair to become rougher or kinkier.  A protein deficiency can also cause the hair to break off all along the shaft of the hair causing different lengths of the hair.  Consider a protein deficiency if hair is falling on your shoulders and/or in the sink.

Internal Loss Causes: Protein Deficiency

This area can go bald when there are not enough proteins in the diet.  This pattern is also seen when the proteins that are eaten are not digested properly.

Internal Loss Causes: Organ Stress

Notice there is hair loss in some areas but the hair is thick everywhere else.  The balding area may indicate stressed organs that may no longer be functioning properly.

This picture indicates organ stress in the lungs, kidneys, and circulatory system. Click here for pictures on specific organ area locations on the scalp.