4. Loss of Hair – When Every Strand Counts
Every brush stroke, another bunch lost. Hair loss is stressful. But when it’s excessive and not due to age or genetics, it’s alarming. For women with hemochromatosis, this is a grim reality.
Iron plays a role in hair health. In the right amount, it aids growth. But when there’s too much, it’s counterproductive. The hair follicles suffer. They weaken. And before you know it, strands start falling out.
The scalp is a battleground. It tries to produce new hair. But the excess iron affects this growth cycle. Hair becomes brittle. It loses its luster. For many women, this symptom is the hardest. It’s not just hair; it’s a piece of identity.
Onlookers might attribute it to poor hair care. Maybe it’s the heat or the products, they’d assume. But the real culprit lurks within. Hemochromatosis is silently snatching those strands away. (4)
