Marijuana Hair Loss- Is it Real?

Male Androgenetic Alopecia (MAA) is the most common form of baldness in men. Another name for it is Male Pattern Baldness and between 30-50% of men before 50 is affected. Marijuana Hair Loss-Is it Real?  Could marijuana be a contributing culprit?

Obviously, regular consumers especially men, stand with this question in their hearts: Marijuana Hair Loss- Is it Real? It looks like there is a bit of a controversial answer to this question. There is loads of evidence showing regular users not demonstrating any sign of shedding hair. In fact, some even have thicker hair.

However, there is some scientific evidence showing that cannabis triggers hair loss in some individuals, male or female.

Marijuana Hair Loss- what is Alopecia?

Marijuana Hair Loss- Is it Real?
Marijuana Hair Loss- Is it Real?

Alopecia is the loss of hair caused by different reasons. It includes damaging of the hair follicles and hair shaft, as well as some fungal infections. There are two types of AlopeciaAlopecia Areata – hair loss due to the mistaken attack of the Immune system on the hair follicles where growth begins; and, Androgenetic Alopecia- this is inherited hair loss and permanent. Alopecia Areata is an auto-immune disease that affects males and females equally and the damage to the follicle is usually not permanent.

With research done on medical marijuana, it is likely that using marijuana as a treatment it would strengthen the immune system and restore hair growth.

Scientifically it is also proven that THC can cause a number of biological changes where hair loss could be one of it.

Regular Marijuana Usage and the Link to Hair Loss

As previously stated, this might not affect every user. The human body is immensely complex and so in understanding the complexity of the cannabis plant and its effect on it. More research is yet to be done on the effect of marijuana on hair loss. Here follow some possible links:

Hormonal Changes

Studies show that marijuana can reduce FSH and LS levels in the body. These are two hormones needed in the production of testosterone.  Less testosterone in the body can lead to hair loss

Slower Cell Production

The production of new cells plays a vital role in hair growth. Researchers found that the prototypic endocannabinoid, AEA, and the cannabinoid, THC, both inhibit human shaft elongation and induce apoptosis-driven Catagen in vitro. In simple words, THC can inhibit the proper development and growth of human hair shaft and induce hair loss.

Treatment with CBD Oil

CBD oil is rich in nutritional value and could work to restore hair growth. The Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids are crucial for health. These polyunsaturated substances are also rich in linolenic and gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). These acids, together with the high levels of Vitamin E in CBD, damaged cells in the human body can be restored.

CBD oil has the ability to improve hair conditions and slow the progression of male pattern baldness.

Final words

Marijuana Hair Loss- Is it Real? To be quite honest, there is no clear-cut answer. More research has to be done to understand the complexity of it all. For some, hair loss is real if you consume cannabis or not. The individual make-up of each one will answer this question.