The silent epidemic: Rising hair loss in young women

Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. “I lost nearly 10 kilograms in a month to go to Waterbomb, and then my hair started falling out in clumps.” Jeon, a 29-year-old office worker, developed hair loss after an intense weight-loss regimen. She restricted her diet and began noticing more hair falling out when washing or brushing her hair — at first dismissing it as temporary. But as the shedding worsened and her hair became visibly thinner, she sought treatment at a hair loss clinic. “I had no idea women could suffer from hair loss like this. It was a shock,” she said. While hair loss is often attributed to genetic factors, it can occur regardless of age or gender. Cases like Jeon’s show that extreme dieting and poor nutrition are growing culprits — even among celebrities known for meticulous weight management. Hair loss despite protein? Low-calorie diets can still cause imbalance Many people believe that as long as they consume enough protein — the main component of hair — they can prevent hair loss. Jeon echoed this. “I cut carbs almost entirely, but I still ateWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times