Is night sweats and hair loss due to kidney yin deficiency?

Written by Lin Xiang Dong

Endocrinology

Updated on December 18, 2024

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In Chinese medicine, night sweats are considered to be a result of an imbalance between Yin and Yang, with a deficiency in Yin Qi and an excess in Yang Qi. This deficiency in Yin leads to internal heat, which causes the leakage of body fluids, manifesting as excessive sweating during sleep. Hair loss can have many causes, including physiological hair loss, aging-related hair loss, and hereditary hair loss, so it is not necessarily due to a deficiency in kidney Yin. However, if a person experiences both night sweats and hair loss, it is possible to first consider the presence of a kidney Yin deficiency causing these symptoms.

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Can hair loss caused by kidney yin deficiency still grow back?

Hair loss caused by kidney yin deficiency fundamentally needs nourishment of the kidney yin. Kidney yin deficiency generally presents as a pattern of false heat symptoms. In clinical practice, some yin-nourishing medicines can be used for treatment. You can choose Liuwei Dihuang Wan or Yangxue Shengfa capsules. Consistent use can relieve hair loss symptoms. There are other causes of hair loss, not just kidney yin deficiency. It is closely related to daily habits as well. One should avoid staying up late; staying up consumes heart blood and yin blood, which exacerbates yin deficiency leading to worsened kidney yin deficiency. Therefore, it's important to consume more foods and medicines that nourish kidney yin while also avoiding staying up late.

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Which vitamin is lacking in hair loss?

Hair loss is a disease caused by a combination of factors, most of which relate to reduced immunity, frequent staying up late, anxiety, tension, or deficiencies in vitamins, trace elements, and anemia. In some cases, excessive secretion by sebaceous glands can also be a contributing factor. It is not necessarily caused solely by a lack of vitamins or trace elements. If you really want to determine the cause, you can visit the dermatology department of a regular hospital for a blood test to see what vitamins or trace elements you may be lacking. If the hair loss is not caused by these factors, then treatment should address the other underlying causes. The treatment of this disease takes a long time, with at least a three-month course of treatment required. It is essential to persist with the treatment over the long term; otherwise, the effects will not be satisfactory. Moreover, it is advisable to strengthen physical exercise, increase the intake of vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy and stimulating food, and avoid staying up late.

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Postpartum hair loss should be seen by which department?

Postpartum hair loss is a condition that can be treated by consulting a dermatologist or an internist at a hospital. Hair loss after childbirth is a relatively normal phenomenon, mostly due to changes in endocrine hormones that occur postpartum. Additionally, postpartum fatigue, emotional stress, mental pressure, poor sleep, and malnutrition can exacerbate hair loss. Therefore, it is important to rest adequately after childbirth, ensure sufficient sleep, enhance nutrition, consume protein-rich foods, maintain a calm mindset, and avoid undue stress. Also, moderate exercise and using gentle shampoos during hair washing can help alleviate hair loss.

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Can ginger treat hair loss?

Ginger has the effect of stimulating hair follicles on the scalp and helping hair growth. It can treat some mild cases of hair loss, such as newly appearing alopecia areata or early seborrheic alopecia caused by excessive secretion of scalp sebaceous glands. However, for more severe cases of hair loss, ginger is not very effective. For example, when the area affected by alopecia areata is particularly large and progresses to the point where eyebrows or armpit hair also begins to fall out, ginger is ineffective. Similarly, if seborrheic hair loss develops to the extent of baldness, ginger is not very effective. Under such circumstances, it is necessary to visit a dermatology department at a regular hospital and follow a treatment plan tailored to the specific symptoms using the appropriate medications. After experiencing hair loss, it is important to maintain a balanced diet and lifestyle habits, strengthen physical exercise, and enhance immunity.

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Is postpartum hair loss related to breastfeeding?

Postpartum hair loss is a normal physiological phenomenon and is unrelated to breastfeeding. It is mainly due to psychological factors, lifestyle, and physiological changes after childbirth. During pregnancy, the level of hormones in the body, particularly estrogen, is relatively high, which can make the scalp the healthiest it has been in one's life. However, after the birth of the child, estrogen levels decrease. This imbalance leads to the shrinking of the skin's hair follicles, resulting in hair loss. In treatment, dietary adjustments are primarily used, such as consuming more protein-rich foods like eggs, milk, walnuts, black rice, and sunflower seeds. Additionally, it is important to have a balanced diet with plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, ensure adequate sleep, and maintain a relaxed mood. Managing these aspects of daily life can also help alleviate hair loss.