Suresh Kumar Suresh Kumar Asked 6 months ago

Can detoxing cause hair loss?

A while ago, I started a detox diet, trying to cleanse my system and feel healthier. However, in the past few weeks, I've noticed my hair thinning quite a bit. Could this detoxing process actually be causing my hair loss?

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Ramesh Chawla Ramesh Chawla Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago
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If your detox means skipping proper meals and living only on juices, then obviously hair will fall out. Your body needs basic dal-roti and nutrition for hair strength. Stop these fancy liquid diets and stick to simple home-cooked balanced food.

Vikas Agarwal Vikas Agarwal Joined May 2026 6 months ago

I am very wary of these crash detox plans. As a diabetic, I know that sudden dietary shifts can mess up your blood sugar and cause nutritional deficiencies, which directly leads to hair fall. Always consult a dietitian before cutting out food groups.

Pooja Hegde Pooja Hegde Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Extreme detox diets can shock your system and lead to hair shedding. Instead of starving, try simple ginger tea or warm water with lemon in the morning, and eat wholesome meals. If your hair keeps falling in clumps, please see a doctor immediately.

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Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

My grandmother always says that natural cleansing through simple buttermilk and ragi is best. But these modern, intense detox diets often lack protein and iron, which causes temporary hair thinning. It is always safer to trust a registered nutritionist's advice over internet trends.

Preeti Verma Preeti Verma Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

I am actually quite new to this whole wellness trend. I wanted to start a detox program for my skin, but now I am scared about losing my hair. Can someone tell me if a mild detox with just coconut water and fruits is safe, or does that also cause shedding?

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Siddharth Das Siddharth Das Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Wait, really? I started a green juice cleanse last month and now I feel like my hair is thinning out near the temples. Has anyone else noticed massive hair fall after starting a strict detox diet? I am getting super worried now.

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