Brushing Your Teeth Linked to Hair Loss Prevention

added 15th April 2015

Information regarding epithelial keratins presented at a meeting of the International Association for Dental Research suggests the first provable link between hair loss and oral hygiene.

Link Between Brushing Your Teeth and Hair LossAn association between Male Pattern Hair Loss and keratin, a protein that can cause dental cavities in teeth and forms 88% of a hair follicle, has been established by previous studies. This new research conjectures that those experiencing genetic hair loss may benefit from keeping their teeth scrupulously clean.

The study discovered that epithelial hair keratins are crucial components of tooth enamel. Researchers noted that keratin mutations which cause a weakness in tooth enamel may also be responsible for a similar flaw in hair follicles. So, as this mutation is known to cause dental cavities in teeth, it may similarly exacerbate hereditary hair loss conditions in those with a genetic predisposition.

From observing the function of a specific set of hair keratins in the enamel of humans and mice, the study found that where keratin mutations and weaknesses existed, the chemical DLX3 was lacking. This polices the protein’s synthesis and regulation in the body so it was concluded that both tooth decay and hair loss could be deteriorated by these mutations and deficiency.

“Functional analyses revealed that mutations in hair keratins result in altered enamel structure and reduced enamel micro-hardness” said researcher Dr Olivier Duverger at the Boston meeting.

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