Does weight loss cause hair thinning?

Rapid weight loss often leads to nutritional deficiencies, especially if you are not getting enough zinc, iron, and protein. If you are on a vegetarian diet, include lots of paneer, lentils, and seeds to prevent this shedding.

Yeah bro, it happened to me when I went on an extreme calorie deficit. My hair thinned out quite a bit at the crown. It is basically the shock of quick weight loss on your system. It stopped once I increased my protein.

I went through this exact phase after losing 15 kgs last year. It is a temporary condition called telogen effluvium. My dermatologist gave me some basic hair supplements and within 4 months, my normal volume returned.

Look, if you do crash diets to lose weight in a hurry, your body will cut off nutrients to your hair follicles. Lose weight slowly and sensibly. Eat balanced meals instead of starving yourself.

First I had to worry about my weight, and now that I lost it, I have to worry about my hair vanishing, haha! It is quite common because our bodies get confused by the sudden weight change. Just take a good multivitamin.