Eyebrows say SOS

It turns out that not only nails signal us about problems in the body. Expressively report the onset of certain diseases and eyebrows. How to understand the SOS signal from the eyebrows and where to turn for salvation?

Three danger signals

Unlike changes in the appearance of nails, of which there are a huge number, eyebrows have only three ways of showing us abnormalities in the functioning of the body. In doing so, they:

• fall out on half of the eyebrow;
• fall out over the entire surface;
• inflamed and reddened.

It is worth dwelling on each change of eyebrows separately.

Half of the hair fell out on the eyebrows

Such, let's face it, the defect, unfortunately, is not purely cosmetic. If half of the eyebrow is bald, most likely, the work of the endocrine system is disrupted in the body. First of all, this refers to a decrease in the functions of hypothyroidism - the human thyroid gland.

It is this gland that is responsible for the production of hormones, which, in turn, regulate many body functions, including hair growth. This is such a kind of battery and the violation of its work is immediately reflected in the eyebrows.

To answer the question why in violation of the activity of the thyroid gland, it is the outer side of the eyebrows that falls out, scientists have not been able to answer so far. But, many of them are of the opinion that this is due to a violation of the innervation process in the outer part of the eyebrows (to be more precise, in 1/3 of their part).

By the way, the same hypothyroidism also violates the hair structure. Depletion of the hair follicle leads to brittle hair, the hair becomes thin and falls out.

If suddenly these two signs coincided in you - eyebrow loss and brittle hair - you should not postpone a visit to the endocrinologist. When confirming the diagnosis of hypothyroidism, you will definitely need hormone replacement therapy, which stabilizes the hormonal background of the body and returns you both healthy hair and healthy eyebrows.

Hair loss on the surface of the entire eyebrow

In most cases, partial or complete baldness of the eyebrows along their entire length is directly related to iron deficiency in the body. With iron deficiency anemia, hair falls out not only on the head, but also on the eyebrows. This is due to the fact that it is the iron molecules that are the necessary "building blocks" for the construction of new hair and nails.

Replenishing iron deficiency is quite easy and you can do it yourself at home without going to a doctor. All that is required of you is to go to the nearest market or supermarket and buy the following set of products there:

• beef or chicken liver;
• white beans;
• chickpeas;
• bitter chocolate;
• cashew nuts;
• spinach.

Of course, it is not necessary to eat all this at once, but you will have to supplement the diet with these products. Otherwise, you simply will not succeed in restoring the growth of hair and eyebrows.

Red and inflamed eyebrows

Often, inflamed eyebrows can indicate the onset of eczema. With this specific disease of the skin, the appearance of small but numerous bubbles is observed. Like bubbles in boiling water, they burst and eventually transform into a continuous, constantly weeping spot.

In most cases, eczema is the result of an allergic skin reaction to certain substances. It can be food or aggressive chemical compounds that you, for example, come into contact with at the workplace. Here is such a chain - harmful substances → allergic reaction → eczema.

In no case should you even try to scrape off the scales that appear on the skin with eczema. At best, this will cause redness, and at worst, it can lead to serious inflammatory processes or the appearance of abscesses. If you find the first signs of eczema, you should immediately contact a dermatologist. With timely treatment, the symptoms of eczema can be removed quickly enough. With a frivolous attitude to the appearance of the first signs, given the appearance of redness on the eyebrows and their inflammation, serious unpleasant consequences may occur.

Additional eyebrow threats

It may seem strange, but many women simply do not realize the importance of acquiring good quality eyebrow tweezers. It turns out that a lot depends on it. In order to properly pluck the eyebrows, you need to use a thin and well-sharpened tool with beveled tips. Otherwise, the tool will not pluck, but break and damage the hairs. This leads to their subsequent ingrowth.

Did you know that plucking your eyebrows just before applying makeup is strictly prohibited? This is due to the fact that microparticles of cosmetics can get into fresh wounds and provoke the onset of the inflammatory process. Do you have any other useful eyebrow care tips? Share them in the comments.