Two things to watch out for if you are experiencing hair loss

Hair fall and loss of volume could be a result of an underlying health condition, or it could be caused by dietary deficiencies

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Are you experiencing crazy hair fall? Find out what could be causing it. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock)

Hair fall and hair loss have become quite common among both men and women. Many people have been losing large clumps of hair on a daily basis, resulting in low self-esteem, panic, stress and more hair fall.

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But, in many cases, this issue is reversible and simply needs some lifestyle tweaks. In rare cases, hair fall and loss of volume could be a result of an underlying health condition, too, which would need a thorough medical evaluation.

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Taking to Instagram, nutritionist Nmami Agarwal explained in a video that there could be two reasons why you may be facing hair loss. They are:

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1. Diet

The expert said that a diet has to include the right nutrients that can “keep your hair healthy and protect you from hair loss”. Nutrients that are important for the hair are: protein, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin D and folic acid.

“These nutrients are critical for keeping your hair healthy. Watch out for the deficiencies and make up for the [hair] loss through diet,” she said, adding that food items that are rich in these nutrients are — lean meat, pulses, lentils and nuts.

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2. Underlying cause

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Agarwal said in the video that many health conditions like thyroid, anemia, any autoimmune disease or hormonal issues could cause hair fall, loss and thinning. “Take necessary precautions,” she suggested.

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