Hair Loss
Stress, heredity, hormonal disorders, ponytails, braids. The list of causes responsible for hair loss is long. A key point in the treatment of hair loss is the immediate visit to the dermatologist and the early diagnosis of the cause that causes it.
What is Hair Loss?
What is Hair Loss?
Hair loss is the disorder that describes the interruption of the production cycle of body hair. It can happen anywhere on the body, but it is more common on the scalp.
Hair loss can be an isolated problem or related to another condition. Depending on the cause, it can be temporary or permanent. If you consider that our hair follicles are created during the embryonic phase of life then it is probably to be expected that we will all be faced with some form of hair loss at some point. Even with the one connected to the natural cycle of hair growth.
Let's note that there are about 100,000 hairs on the scalp, which go through cycles of growth, rest, shedding and regeneration. Hair loss occurs where new hair does not replace the ones that have fallen.
It is not always a Symptom of Disease
It is not always a Symptom of Disease
Hair loss does not always indicate a medical problem. Every day we lose between 50 and 100 hairs, as part of the body's normal process of constantly renewing hairs and removing old ones. This is not considered a pathological condition.
Symptoms of hair loss that appear in millions of people around the world, come on suddenly, gradually, even months or years before they notice them.
Hair Loss Types
Hair Loss Types
The main types of hair loss are:
- Androgenic alopecia which affects men as well as women.
- Alopecia areata, in which the immune system attacks the hair follicles, slowing their growth.
- Diffuse hair loss, which is usually caused after situations of intense stress, or due to some hormonal disorder.
- Scarring alopecia which is permanent damage to the hair follicle.
Common Symptoms
Common Symptoms
The most common symptoms of hair loss, as presented in our daily life, are:
- Gradual thinning of hair.
- Thinner ponytail.
- Receding hairline, which becomes more noticeable every year.
- The symptoms of hair loss can appear gradually and suddenly with significant hair loss in a short period of time, the appearance of a "patch" in the scalp area in 1-2 days or massive hair loss, as well as hair loss all over the body.
Hair loss: What causes it?
Hair loss: What causes it?
The list of causes of hair loss is long, but many times they determine the progression of hair loss. In hereditary hair loss for example, treatment can stop or slow hair loss but also help new hair grow. The same happens with other causes of hair loss such as alopecia areata.
Also various stressors, childbirth, a surgery can cause you to see more hair on your brush.
Also various stressors, childbirth, a surgery can cause you to see more hair on your brush.
Diagnosis
All forms of hair loss may not be curable, but the dermatologist will be able to identify the appropriate treatment regimen each time that will stop hair thinning and help prevent further deterioration. To determine the cause of the hair loss, the dermatologist will gather evidence of a complete medical history, he will carefully examine the scalp, which can provide a lot of information, and if he suspects that there is a disease behind the hair loss, he will recommend blood tests or even a skin biopsy.
How to stop hair loss?
How to stop hair loss?
Modern treatment options for hair loss offer very good results always under the guidance of a specialist doctor.
Mesotherapy
Hair mesotherapy is based on the same philosophy of the technique that is carried out on the skin. Microinjections of vitamins, amino acids, trace elements, and growth factors are performed on the scalp which stimulate the growth of healthy and strong hair.
Mesotherapy is recommended in cases where thinning has begun, in order to prevent hair loss and to enhance hair growth.
The cocktail of ingredients used is personalized each time according to the medical diagnosis and the needs of the skin.
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PRP Treatment
One of the treatments that is gaining ground in recent years in the treatment of hair loss is autologous PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) mesotherapy. This is a safe non-surgical option that uses platelets from the patient's own blood.
Types of hair loss such as androgenetic alopecia, female pattern baldness and alopecia areata seem to respond very well to this type of treatment. PRP contributes both to the prevention of hair loss and to the growth of new hairs.
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Frequent Questions
When should I worry about hair loss?
When should I worry about hair loss?
If you notice severe and painful hair loss, for example a large amount of hair on your brushes or that your hair has become very thin, a larger area on your forehead or "patches" on your scalp, you should see your dermatologist.
Why do I have hair loss?
Why do I have hair loss?
You may experience hair loss as part of the normal hair growth cycle, as well as for many other reasons. A stressful event such as surgery, a high fever, severe stress (bereavement, divorce, layoff), recovery from an illness, major weight loss, and various medical conditions may be responsible for your hair loss.
What should I pay attention to in hair styling to prevent further hair loss?
What should I pay attention to in hair styling to prevent further hair loss?
Avoid heat appliances such as curling irons, straighteners. Also stop perms, dyes and chemical straighteners. Choose the lowest temperature for the blow dryer and stop hairstyles that pull the hair back like ponytails etc. Such a hairstyle on a permanent basis can cause a type of hair loss called alopecia areata.
What shampoo should I use for when I have hair loss?
What shampoo should I use for when I have hair loss?
Use a gentle shampoo and don't skip the moisturizing conditioner. Wrap hair in a microfiber towel to help it dry faster and reduce the time and hassle of blow drying.
