Is Hair Affected by Diet? (photo)

Yes, diet can definitely affect hair loss and hair health. Whether or not this is the case for you depends on what type of diet you’re on. Hair needs certain nutrients to thrive just like the rest of our organs and tissue. The right balance of iron, protein, amino acids, antioxidant vitamins, vitamin D, and omega-3s is important. Again, the key is balance. Too much of one thing may be detrimental. For example, an overabundance of protein, fats, and salt can cause hair loss—so the Atkins... more

Sudden changes in weight can provoke hair loss. This is termed telogen effluvium . The good news is that the if this is the cause hair should start growing again after 3-4 months. When diet or weight loss is the culprit, the hair loss occurs evenly throughout the head. From your pictures it seems that the hair loss is localized to the temporal and frontal areas. This is more consistent with male pattern alopecia. You should see a hair transplant specialist to go over possible medical and... more

The photo you submitted is one of classic male pattern hair loss which is genetic and is not affected by food. The best treatments are Rogaine, which is available at the drug store and Propecia which is available by prescription. Two other treatments I have also seen excellent results from are Viviscal Professional which is a natural supplement and also low level laser treatments. I have seen the best results when the different treatment methods are combined. It can take 3-6 months to begin... more