Your Body’s Silent SOS: Five Deficiency Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

When your hair just won’t behave, it’s usually more than a bad hair day. Before blaming humidity or genetics, Suman Agarwal suggests checking what your body might be missing.

Jan 09, 2026, 10:36 AM
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Why These Signs Matter

Your hair doesn’t complain without reason! It sheds, thins or flakes to signal something’s off inside, long before other symptoms show up. It is an early warning asking for better care.

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Very Oily Scalp

If your hair turns oily faster than your plans fall through, it might not be bad timing alone. Low Vitamin B5 can mess with your scalp’s oil balance.

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Thinning Hair And Receding Hairline

If your ponytail feels thinner and your forehead feels… bigger, it’s not just “getting older” things. Low Biotin can thin your strands and recede your hairline, giving your forehead more spotlight than you ever signed up for.

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Itchy And Flaky Scalp (Dandruff)

Scratching your head in meetings or watching your black tee turn snowy by midday? Low Zinc or Vitamin D might be to blame, making dandruff your hair’s way of dropping a hint.

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Excessive Dry And Brittle Hair

Struggling with hair that feels like dry twigs or frizzes at every turn? Dry, brittle strands could be your body’s way of saying it’s low on key nutrients that is Vitamin A or Omega-3.

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Excessive Hair Fall

Ever ran your fingers through your hair and notice more strands on floor than on your head? This is your body’s little hint that protein and iron are in short supply.

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Correct The Cause, Not Just The Symptom

Why keep fighting hair problems on the surface when you can tackle the real culprit? Fill your body’s nutrient gaps with a balanced, varied diet, and watch your hair stay happy, strong, and full of life.

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Listen Before It Gets Louder

Before hair fall, breakage, or scalp drama turns into a full-blown emergency, pay attention to the little hints your body is dropping. Suman Agarwal reminds us that catching nutrient deficiencies early can keep hair health and happy.

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