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Hair loss is a condition where a noticeable amount of hair is being lost because of various causes. Get to learn more about hair loss in the following article.
Naturally, we shed tens of hairs daily and new hair is also growing. Our scalp and hair follicles host a continuous cycle of new hair creation, growth, and resting or shedding period. But, due to various factors, our hair follicles might be unable to regenerate new hairs. It can be temporary or permanent.
Generally, you should be concerned only when you are losing about 100 or more hairs per day. Different treatments are available in Nepal; hair transplant surgery, medicines, and therapies.
Hair loss is broadly classified into two scientific categories; alopecia and effluvium. Alopecia is equivalent to permanent hair loss or baldness while effluvium means a nonpermanent hair shedding condition.
Scientific classifications of all forms of baldness. Major types of alopecia include (Androgenetic Alopecia, Alopecia Areata (Alopecia Totalis, Alopecia Universalis), Traction Alopecia, Cicatricial or Scarring Alopecia)
Scientific classifications of all forms of hair shedding. Types (Anagen Effluvium, Telogen Effluvium)
The factors that can contribute to hair loss include:
Heredity
Hormonal changes/ imbalance
Medical conditions
Nutrient deficiencies
Stress
Chemical treatments on hair
Strain on hair
Exposure to elements
Hair loss can be prevented to a certain extent with enough care. Following are some of the tips to keep your hair from falling:
Regularly washing your hair with mild shampoo and water can help to remove excess oil and dirt that can clog hair follicles, preventing healthy hair growth.
Hairstyles that pull on the hair, such as tight ponytails or braids may cause you to lose your hair
Use a wide-toothed comb to gently detangle your hair, rather than a brush, which can tug on the hair and cause breakage.
Wet hair is more fragile and prone to breakage, so handle it gently when washing, combing, or styling.
Sharing items such as combs, brushes, and hats can spread scalp infections and you may lose your hair.
Avoid using hair products that contain harsh chemicals, such as sulfates, parabens, and alcohol, which can dry out the hair and scalp, causing hair loss.
Use a gentle hair care routine, including a mild shampoo and conditioner, and avoid over-styling, over-dying, or over-processing your hair.
Scratching or rubbing your scalp can cause irritation and damage to the hair follicles, leading to hair loss.
If you are experiencing hair loss, you should consult the doctor to find the underlying causes and treat it on time. Ignoring your symptoms might lead to permanent baldness.
These tests are useful to assess the severity of your hair condition:
The hair doctor examines your scalp health with Dermatoscopes. This assessment checks the conditions of your scalp and also the existence of various skin diseases.
In this test, the doctor will gently pull on your hair to count the hair loss. This can help the doctor make sense of your situation.
Depending on the requirements, the doctor can suggest you take some blood tests. These blood tests can check for your vital vitamins levels such as vitamin B12, and vitamin D.
The doctor might also examine your medical history and your parents to check the prevalence of hereditary hair loss.
After the diagnosis of your hair fall condition, the doctor may recommend one of the following treatments.
The following treatments are available in Nepal:
Permanent Hair Restoration with Hair Transplant
Hair treatments; GFC injection and PRP injection
Multivitamins/ biotin tablets
Shampoo
Hair serums
Hair oils
Medicines
Iron supplements
Hormone therapy
Laser therapy
Different types of hair loss treatments have their pros and cons. You should consult with a doctor to find the right treatment for you. If you choose transplant follow proper hair care after transplant. To book a free consultation with a doctor, fill in the form at the end of this article.
Scalp dermatitis may cause hair loss but not a permanent one.
Some shampoo containing formaldehyde might cause hair loss.
Derma rollers combined with PRP might be helpful for hair loss.
Eating a balanced diet rich in vitamin B12, and vitamin D might help reduce hair loss. Limiting smoking and alcohol consumption might be helpful as well. Natural oils might be beneficial as well.
Genetic hair loss cannot be prevented. However, some medical treatments like GFC and PRP are effective in slowing it down.
Not all shampoos help with hair loss issues, and some may even accelerate the damage. So taking the expert's prescription about the shampoos to use will be the most effective.
It is normal for around 50 hairs to fall during your shower or a day. However, if you are significantly more than this number, you should consult with hair expert doctors or dermatologists. A hair fall in number around 100 might be an early sign of baldness.
Controlling the loss of hair is possible to some extent. First, you must consult with the doctor to know the cause of hair loss and follow the prescription provided.
Hair loss has many cures. Surgical methods like hair transplant, non-surgical therapies like GFC, PRP, LLLT, and medicines like Minoxidil and Finasteride can cure the loss of hair.
First, the trained technician draws your blood, then blood is centrifuged for about half an hour. After that, the PRP is carefully separated.
Stress-related hair loss (telogen effluvium) is reversible.
Specialized shampoos have essential nutrients and biotins that enable hair growth. Doctor's prescribed shampoos are preferable.
Poor nutrients may also cause hair fall. Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D are recommended after consulting experts.
Yes, hair loss can be cured through various methods like hair transplant, PRP, GFC, and medications. Consult with a doctor to know your hair condition and to avoid further loss.
Surgical treatments like hair transplants for the plantation of new hair by an expert. Non-surgical treatments like Platelets-Rich Plasma therapy (PRP), Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), and Growth Factor Concentrate(GFC) therapy are helpful in various hair conditions. Other treatment methods include medicines like Finasteride and Minoxidil.
These treatments and medicines require a doctor's prescription.
If you have hair fall and want to prevent your hair from falling further, you should do a free consultation with the doctor.
If you are experiencing hair fall, you should allocate some time to consult with the doctor. This consultation will be the best thing you can do for your hair loss situation.
At Arogin Healthcare, we provide a comprehensive service for hair fall problems.
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