If the nose hair 'turns white', it may not only be due to aging, but also related to these 3 things
Where is the most important thing about the hair on our body? Everyone will definitely say with one voice: hair. It's true that we pay more attention to our hair than the rest of our bodies, and small nose hairs are often the most neglected.
Of course, some people hate the nose hair that accidentally pops out, so they must be removed quickly. But that is only because the nose hairs come out, which is too unsightly and damages one's own image. As for the color of nose hair, it is estimated that most people have not observed it carefully.
Generally speaking, we all unknowingly find that our nose hairs have turned white, and then we will feel that we are really old. But sometimes some people are still young, how come the phenomenon of nose hair turning white? At this time, my heart may be beating drums. What kind of omen is this? Is it good or bad? Let's see what the experts have to say.
Analyzing the causes of nose hair turning white from a physiological point of view
Nose hair and the hair on our bodies, fine hair, is, in fact, a type of hair that protects the skin. Many cells are also distributed at the root of the nose hair, which can secrete melanin.
Nose hair and hair are actually the same thing. When you are young, your nose hair is naturally black, dark and dense. But with age, the cell activity at the root of the nose hair will also decrease, resulting in a decrease in melanin secretion. The color of the nose hair will gradually change from the original black to yellow to white, and finally fall off like hair.
Scientific evidence shows that nose hair is a more sensitive and reliable predictor of aging than hair and eyebrows. Sometimes graying hair and eyebrows doesn't necessarily mean you're getting old. Many people lose their gray heads at a young age, but if the nose hair turns white, it means that you may be really old.
Therefore, from a physiological point of view, the graying of nose hair is not a good sign, nor is it a bad sign. This is just a normal physiological phenomenon, a natural manifestation that everyone faces when they experience aging.
From a medical point of view, analyze the reasons for the whitening of nose hair.
- Malnutrition
We know that the whitening of nose hair is caused by insufficient secretion of melanin, and malnutrition may lead to insufficient secretion of melanin. Insufficient nutrient supply will cause the root cells of the nose hair to reduce the secretion of melanin, thus making the nose hair white. In addition, the side effects of the drug can also cause the nose hair to turn white. Therefore, do not abuse drugs and supplement nutrition in time.
- Physical problems
If there is a problem in the body, such as albinism, which will cause the body's pigment production and transmission disorders, then the melanin cannot be supplied in time and fully, and the hair will become very white. As a member of hair, nose hair is no exception, and it will also turn white.
Decreased lung function can also lead to graying of nose hair. Chinese medicine believes that the lungs govern the skin and hair, and the hair on our body is nourished by the essence of the lungs, and the nose and lungs are connected. If the nose hair gradually turns white, it means that the lung function is declining, and the lungs need to be well nourished.
The common food therapy in traditional Chinese medicine nourishes the lungs, and you can often eat some white foods, such as white radish, lily, lotus seeds, white fungus, rock sugar Sydney, etc. In addition, Luo Han Guo tea also has a good effect of clearing the lungs and nourishing the lungs. Pay attention to avoid spicy and greasy food.
In short, for this situation, it is necessary to adjust nursing care in a timely manner, seek professional doctors for help in treatment, and actively adjust without delay.
- People who love to smoke
For those who smoke regularly, the smoke is very harmful to the body. Nicotine in cigarettes can destroy free radicals in the human body, destroy melanin, change the structure of melanin, reduce lung function, and make nose hair white.
So for the sake of health, it is best to quit smoking sooner or later. Quitting smoking not only helps to nourish the lungs, but also slows down the graying of nose hair.
In short, knowing the cause of the whitening of the nose hair can also better assess the health status and adjust it scientifically. If it is a physical cause, the whitening of the nose hair is serious, or go to the hospital for examination and timely treatment.