HAIR LOSS TREATMENT IN HYDERABAD
Hair is a crowning glory and reflects the individual`s health, personality and style. Excessive hair loss is worrisome for everyone and sometimes affect self-esteem both in men and women.
To understand about the hair loss we need to know about the hair growth cycle. Hair loss can range from mild thinning to total baldness.
Hair growth cycle has 3 phases-Anagen, Catagen, Telogen. During anagen phase hair grows actively. Anagen hair lasts for 2-10 years for the scalp hair. Length of anagen determines the length of the hair. This is followed by a transitional phase of catagen. During Catagen phase which lasts for about 1-3 weeks hair stops growing and separates from the follicle. During the third phase or telogen phase the hair follicle is in resting phase falls out. Telogen phase lasts for 2-3 months followed by beginning of next anagen phase. Each hair grows approximately 1cm per month on the scalp.
On an average scalp has 1, 00,000 hair and most people lose 50-100 hair per day as part of their natural hair growth cycle. At any given point of time 90% of hair are in active phase and 9% in resting phase. Hair loss can be patchy or diffuse. If diagnosed at an early stage your hair loss can be controlled and new hair can be regrown. Or if you have poor hair regrowth after the loss
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What is Hair loss?
Hair loss, in medical terminology called as alopecia can be patchy or diffuse. In a normal hair cycle one can lose 50-100 hair per day. Hair loss is significant and needs advice of a hair specialist if you lose more hair or there is poor regrowth after the hair loss. Sometimes Hair loss might not be significant but still there is visible thinning of scalp. In all these conditions early treatment can bring back the natural beauty of your tresses.
What are the causes for Excessive Hair loss?
There are many conditions which causes excessive Hair loss. You need to consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment. Following are the few causes for increased hair fall.
What are the different types of Hair loss?
On the basis of whether permanent damage has occurred to the follicles alopecias are divided into scarring and non-scarring alopecia. Following are the causes of non-scarring alopecia.
Androgenetic alopecia (Baldness)
It is a common cause of hair loss seen with increasing age and in genetically predisposed individuals.
Male pattern hair loss
Baldness is a common form of hair loss in both men and women. It can start as early as in teens and the risk increases with age. In men it results in receding hairline and hair loss on top and front of the scalp. Almost 50%of men above 50 years have baldness of varying grades.
Female pattern hair loss– In women patterned hair loss occurs in the form of widened hair parting and diffuse thinning all over the scalp. Women rarely become completely bald as men. It is common in post-menopausal women. Patterned Hair loss at younger age can be due to to hormonal imbalance commonly Polycystic ovaries. Due to multiple factors early grade of baldness has become common in young girls as early as 18 years.
Telogen effluvium
Most of us notice that we lose hair after a stressful event. Telogen effluvium is a condition where individual experiences hair loss after a stressful event. High grade fever like typhoid, malaria, post-delivery, surgery, crash diets, emotional stress, serious injuries, iron deficiency, thyroid problem when all nutrients are replenished hair regrows in 6 months
Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition wherein antibodies are produced against the hair follicle cells. These antibodies destroy the hair root causing patchy loss of hair on scalp or other hair bearing areas like eyebrows, beard. Sometimes it can be diffuse and affect entire scalp or body.
Trichotillomania
In Trichotillomania patch of hair loss occurs due to repetitive hair pulling. It is a behavioral disorder and underlying condition should be corrected simultaneously.
Traction alopecia
Tight braids and band pulls the hair and constant pull results in hair loss.
Systemic diseases and Infections
Thyroid hormone excess or deficiency, kidney failure.
Bacterial and fungal infections also can cause hairloss.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why choose Svaasth clinic for the hair loss treatment?
Frustrated with Hair loss Svaasth could be the best possible option.
Svaasth skin and Hair clinic is dedicated to medical excellence in the field of Trichology. We offer scientifically proven treatment for hair loss.
Our 4 step holistic approach to hair loss helps you in regaining healthy, smooth and shiny hair.
1) Detailed consultation to understand the underlying cause for hair loss.
2) Trichoscan-We use polarized trichoscan to confirm the diagnosis made .Trichoscan gives a complete report about your scalp condition,hair density, thickness and chances of regrowth . Analyzing the trichoscan findings needs an expertise and experience of our hair specialist aid in coming to an accurate diagnosis.
3) Required medical investigations-Hair follicle cells are rapidly dividing cells and require adequate nutritional support. Correction of the deficiencies in more scientific way helps in preventing recurrence and progress of hair loss. Topical hair growth solutions for home use enhance the growth rate of hair.
4) Procedural treatment-Not everyone needs procedure for hairloss. Depending on the severity and the underlying cause procedures might be advised to regain more thicker and fuller hair.
What is an ideal Hair care routine
1)Wash hair frequently – Frequency depends on your scalp condition, working circumstances and environmental pollution you are exposed to. Washing daily is perfectly alright. In general when you see the hair sticky with oil on the surface it’s time to wash your hair.
2)Hair Cleansers (Shampoos) – Choose your shampoo based on your scalp condition. Baby shampoos are meant for babies whose scalp don’t secrete sebum (oil).For an adult with sebum production baby shampoos might be an ineffective cleanser.
3) Hair conditioners can be used to make the hair shaft free of breakages and splits.
4) Eat healthy – Healthy diet and balanced lifestyle are the key for your crowning glory. Hair is composed of protein and amino acids. Your hair need high protein diet in the form of eggs, sprouts, nuts, soya and meat. Iron deficiency is the commonest cause for hair loss. Include green leafy vegetables, dried fruits in your diet.
5) Avoid chemical and physical damage to the hair in the form of ironing, colouring, perming and straightening. This is extremely important if your hair is already dry and weak.
What are the treatment options available for hair loss?
At Svaasth skin and hair clinic our expert trichologist will prescribe medications depending on the underlying cause. It might be in the form of
Peptide solutions
Vitamin supplements
Minoxidil
Platelet rich plasma treatment
Oral medications.
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