Causes and treatments of hair loss- Hair Loss prevention

Posted by farwa anees on December 26th, 2019

Hair loss, another term for alopecia is ubiquitous in adults, however, it seems to cause excessive hair loss in children as well.

An average loss of 50 to 100 hair per day is normal but losing more hair than usual is a sign of alopecia.

Hair loss can happen abruptly or take years before you start seeing your scalp but in any case, you must consult the doctor.

CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS

Hair loss can be hereditary (Pattern Baldness) and can start by puberty.

In some cases. Medical conditions can lead to hair loss, them being

• thyroid disease
• alopecia areata
• scalp infections like ringworm

Hair loss can be a side effect of the medications used to treat diseases like

• Cancer
• Blood pressure
• Arthritis
• Heart problems
• Anxiety (depression)

Other major causes that lead to excessive hair loss are

• Autoimmune disorder:  Some of the common autoimmune problems are Alopecia Totalis, Alopecia Areata and alopecia universalize

Alopecia Areata causes round bald patches, alopecia Totalis leads to hair loss and alopecia Universalise can cause permanent hair loss from all over the body.

• Iron deficiency: Iron contains hemoglobin and ferritin which are essential in hair regrowth and deficiency of these can lead to hair loss.

HAIR LOSS PREVENTION:

Having a balanced diet with iron and protein will prevent hair loss, however, if hair loss runs in your then it might be difficult to prevent it.

Stop the use of heating elements to your hair lie blow dryers, straighteners, and heated combs.
Avoid bleaching and dying your hair to prevent hair loss.

POSSIBLE TREATMENTS OF HAIR LOSS

Medication:

Over the counter medications are available for hair loss treatment most likely to be a cream or gel that contains minoxidil (Rogaine). This is the first recommended treatment suggested by the doctors, however
The medication comes with side effects such as scalp itching and hair growth on areas like forehead.

TREATMENTS AVAILABLE FOR HAIR LOSS:

An alternative way of treating hair loss are:

• PRP Hair Loss Treatment
• Mesotherapy Hair Loss Treatment
• PRP Hair Loss Therapy
• Strip Harvesting or FUT hair transplant
• Trico-pigmentation hair loss treatment
• FUE Hair Transplant

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