Key Symptoms Of Peripheral Vascular Disease

Hair Loss On Feet

Body hair grows out of hair follicles in the skin and is made of proteins like keratin. In order for the hair follicles to grow properly, certain nutrients must be provided to the skin where the follicle is located. An individual with peripheral vascular disease may experience problems with circulation in their legs and feet if the blood vessels in these areas have become too narrow to meet the blood supply demand. The narrowed arteries stop oxygenated blood from reaching the skin tissues where the hair follicles of the legs and feet are located, and non-functional veins limit the amount of oxygenated blood allowed to flow to the affected tissues. Without a sufficient supply of nutrients from the blood, the cells of the hair follicle cannot function normally. As a result of this malfunction, the hair on the legs and feet may grow slower than normal, stop growing, or even fall out entirely.

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