6 Things Your Hair Says About Your Health

6 Things Your Hair Says About Your Health
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A lot of people see their hair as a reflection of their identity, so it isn’t surprising that the global hair products market is worth over $80 billion. What might surprise you is how much your hair can reveal about your health.

Medical researchers from around the world have been just as fascinated with hair as some of the world’s top stylists. Trichology, the branch of dermatology that focuses on the study of the health of hair, has existed for more than 100 years. But scientists are the ones who have uncovered what hair really tells us about our overall health condition.

What Your Hair Reveals About Your Health

Victor Marchione
Victor Marchione
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Dr. Victor Marchione is a leader in the field of smoking cessation and pulmonary medicine. As well as being on the Advisory Board for Bel Marra Health, he is also the editor of the Health eTalk newsletter.
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