Hair loss is the condition in which an excessive amount of hair is lost from your scalp,
and the natural hair growth is comparatively slow. Hair loss is more common in men than
in women. Most people ignore hair loss by labeling it “natural.” Yes, hair fall is
natural, but there is a limit to the amount of hair that falls off daily. If you find
your hair fall is abnormal excess, consulting your dermatologist will be wise. Dr.
Manisha Saney has excellent expertise in hair fall treatments, and she will be a perfect
doctor to solve your hair loss problems.
What are the causes of hair loss?
Hair loss is primarily caused by factors like:
Heredity is the primary cause of baldness, and it is
inevitable.
Stress: Hair loss is also caused by emotional stress and
trauma.
Hormonal changes: Pregnancy, menopause, and other medical
conditions may lead to hormonal changes causing hair loss.
Hairstyles: Sometimes, different damaging hairstyles can
also lead to hair loss. Tight ponytails and braids are very toxic to the hair.
Vitamin deficiency, unhealthy diets, and scalp conditions are also the causative
factors of hair loss.
Hair loss also occurs as an after effect of the thyroid and its medications.
Radiation therapy: Excessive radiation exposure can also
cause hair loss.
Aging: People also tend to lose an enormous amount of hair
due to aging.
What are the signs of hair loss?
The symptoms of hair loss include:
Excessive hair falls daily
Hair on your pillow, bed, shower, sink, etc.
Breakage of hair
Visible scalp through the hair
Visible scalp patches or bald spots
Thinner hair strands
Full body hair loss
When should you see a doctor?
If you feel that you are losing an abnormal amount of hair, consult your dermatologist
immediately. If you feel like your hairline is receding, consult the doctor to start
treatment to avoid a permanent condition. Patch hair loss and balding always call for
the advice of a specialist.
What are the diagnostic methods for hair loss?
A visual scalp examination can identify hair loss. But hair loss is of different
categories, so a detailed study is required to determine the type of hair loss you are
suffering from and its cause. So, to identify the hair loss type, your doctor might
perform some blood tests (to find out any vitamin deficiencies) or biopsies. The doctor
will also inquire about your medical history to determine if the hair fall is linked
with any medical conditions or medications.
What are the treatment techniques for hair loss?
Once the type and cause of your hair loss are identified, the doctor will start with the
treatment procedures. The treatment options for hair fall include:
Supplements: If the hair fall results from nutritional
deficiencies, the doctor might prescribe you some nutritional supplements to take
daily.
If required, the doctor might also prescribe you medicines to reduce the hair fall.
If the condition is too severe to be cured by medications and other supplements, the
doctor might suggest you have hair
transplant surgery.
If not interested in surgery, protein-rich plasma injections are also an option.
These injections will enhance hair growth.