We all want healthy, glowing skin and hair; sometimes losing hair or having adult acne can signify other health issues.  Hair loss and adult acne often significantly impact a women's quality of life.  It can be associated with embarrassment, frustration, and low self-esteem.

Here we discuss some ways our skin and hair health can signify that something deeper is going on.  Addressing some of these deeper health issues can allow you to glow from both inside and out!

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1)      Inflammation

One way we can see changes with our hair and skin is with inflammation. Skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis and acne are often caused by inflammation and because the skin is often less resilient with age there is more likelihood for scarring of the skin.

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2)      Diet

Our diet can be an important driver as well.  Various foods, such as those with dairy or those with a high glycemic index/load have been linked with a higher likelihood of developing acne.  These foods also stimulate higher levels of insulin, which increases androgen levels and promotes inflammation and as already mentioned, inflammation will impact changes in both our skin and hair.

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