Lack of Exercise - Hair Problems

[Limitless9]

Hi there, I'm 18 years old and in the past few months I have noticed big changes in my hair. First of all, since mid-April, I have been physically inactive due to a knee ligament injury in football which has affected me psychologically. I've suffered with bouts of anxiety due to this, not to mention my studies playing a huge part. The overall quality of my hair seems to have deteriorated, not just the top, but also the sides and the back seem to have become finer in texture. One of my theories which may be causing my hair problems is my very low levels of exercise which may of had a direct effect on the quality of my hair. As well as my hair becoming finer in texture, I have also seen a change in my libido, it has drastically decreased and I find it hard to hold a strong erection, and it subsides after seconds. This is not normal for an 18 year old. My diet over the last 6 months has also been quiet bad. I have certainly not taken in enough protein and vitamins, could this also be a cause? My heart rate is also quite slow, currently measured it and it stand at 46. I remember a year ago when I was very active, and my hair grew so fast that I had to cut it every 3 weeks. My hair problems only seem to have arose since I stopped exercising due to my injury. Do you guys think that this is causing my problems? I remember as a kid, I used to be quite chubby, and my hair was so fine that you could see my scalp. i never used to exercise and I used to eat unhealthy foods. Is there a correlation? Could the poor oxygenation and circulation of nutrients to the scalp be affecting the hair follicles as well as my erection? Thankyou and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[9tfrizzco]

lol dude wtf you have loads of hair, like something out the mars volta or some ****

 

[CursedMen]

Nononononono diet, exercise, masturbation, too much washing, not enough washing, and whatever the **** else you want to think of doesn't do **** to hair. Plus it would take like a million years for you to go bald.

 

[Limitless9]

Guys I'm talking about the texture of hair, it seems to have become finer as I have stopped aerobic exercise. I'm not trying to be patronising, I'm just worried. Could the lack of aerobic exercise be causing some hairs to miniaturise. When my injury subsides and I return to aerobic exercise, would the hairs begin to grow back again?

 

[9tfrizzco]

Guys I'm talking about the texture of hair, it seems to have become finer as I have stopped aerobic exercise. I'm not trying to be patronising, I'm just worried. Could the lack of aerobic exercise be causing some hairs to miniaturise. When my injury subsides and I return to aerobic exercise, would the hairs begin to grow back again?

**** it

i seriously think you're going rapidly bald bro, i suggest you get on an intensive regimen of dutastaride + RU asap, if you want any chance of hanging on to your hair during your twenties.

i'm totally serious.

 

[Limitless9]

Ok man, was that a legitimate statement or are you just being patronising? I know there's people who are in a much worse situation, I'm not here to take the piss. If I didn't have a legitimate concern, I would't be posting.

 

[Agahi]

Exercise will not effect your hair. If you think you are thinning(we cant tell with as much hair as you have, only you can) get on finasteride. Then enjoy keeping your hair most likely.

 

[Limitless9]

Is that scientifically proven though? It's logical that a lack of exercise will reduce sufficient blood flow to the scalp over a prolonged period of time, which will affect the hair follicles.. This started happening when I stopped exercising. Surely there has to be a correlation because my libido has decreased drastically over the past 6 months, as well as my erection. Do you think there is a link?

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Just a thought, I follow football (soccer) a lot, and it's incredible how there's so many footballers ranging 18-30, with full heads of hair. There's not a lot of players who seem to be losing their hair. Could their physical activity levels and their great diets be a contributing factor?

 

[Agahi]

No, correlation does not equal causation. Also some of the best and most physical athletes are bald/balding. Currently see lebron james(for soccer see wayne rooney for a famous example) as a great example.

I would be happy to read any reports/studies you may have showing some numbers though.

 

[Limitless9]

I'm not saying all male pattern baldness cases are linked to aerobic exercise, i'm just saying that aerobic exercise may contribute and sustain hair life and quality. That's two sports stars out of thousands. From what I have personally seen, most football players have great heads of hair.

 

[Agahi]

Thats two I found in two seconds.

Most hairloss happens after the age where people are in professional sports. I'd say the low amount of sports stars coincides pretty well with the average amount of non-sports star men that age.(only numbers I find are around 20% pre 30 and 40ish 35-50ish)

Good news is I am not finding any numbers so you can do a study that would be very appreciated. I'd like to see some numbers on this.

(Here is the first google link i've found)
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/417790-the-20-worst-athlete-hairlines-in-sports/page/2

 

[Limitless9]

I will conduct some research and get back to you.

 

[CursedMen]

You are overthinking the whole thing. With male pattern baldness, follicles that are susceptible to DHT are cut off and don't receive nutrients. Over time they get to a point where they don't receive any nutrients. I do agree that exercise (increasing blood flow) is healthy for the hair. Just by not exercising, the hair will never get to the point that it can't be seen. It might not look as shiny, but it will never stop growing completely.

 

[sixsix5]

I've seen lots of fat and obese people with perfect hair

 

[swingline747]

I will say the more you work out, pref weight training or extreme aerobics, you will utilize the testosterone in your body. Perhaps this keeps it from converting to DHT a much (but it will also make your body produce a little more to)?
Ive thought this here and there, but honestly I work out pretty hard and I see to be losing my hair pretty rapidly around the same age as my idiot pops.

 

[sixsix5]

stop thinking that stupid stuff please.

there are plenty of obese people with perfect hairlines

 

[swingline747]

stop thinking that stupid stuff please.

there are plenty of obese people with perfect hairlines

BUT there are plenty of young norwood 7 obese people.
It all depends on your hair's reaction to DHT. Anything is possible and perhaps health and diet can preserve some hairs for some people. I doubt it but until everything about hair loss is known 100% who can say. minoxidil works for some, others not, hell finasteride doesn't work for some. There are so many variables with hair loss honestly.

 

[IDW2BB]

http://health.yahoo.net/articles/smoking/see-how-smoking-prematurely-ages-your-skin

 

[burning]

So what is one to believe?

If you exercise regularly, lift weights moderately, go on regular walks, do sit-ups, go hiking a few times a month...

is this beneficial for your hair?
Or are you at risk of raising testosterone/DHT, making your hair fall out?

 

[swingline747]

So what is one to believe?

If you exercise regularly, lift weights moderately, go on regular walks, do sit-ups, go hiking a few times a month...

is this beneficial for your hair?
Or are you at risk of raising testosterone/DHT, making your hair fall out?

I think if at all possible it would sadly be a case by case thing.