Hair loss refers to a loss of hair from the scalp or body. The medical term for hair loss is alopecia. Hair disorders occur due to loss of hair follicles and it may cause many problems. If a person is suffering with the problem of hair loss, consult an experience hair surgeon for Best Hair Loss Treatment in Himachal. Hair loss is the first sign of distress within the body; so, it needs to be taken seriously. This is because the health of your hair and your scalp provide insightful cues into a host of latent disorders – such as thyroid problems, diabetes and heart diseases – much before a clinical diagnosis is established.
If you have been experiencing hair fall, and have reason to believe that it’s not just your shedding cycle, the first thing to do would be to find out what’s causing the problem.
Types of Hair Loss
Hair loss can affect small areas of the scalp or occur evenly over the whole area. Depending on the cause, other hairy parts of the body may also be affected. The most common types of hair loss are:
- Male-pattern hair loss (baldness)
- Female-pattern hair loss
- Telogen effluvium (excessive shedding of telogen hairs)
- Anagen effluvium (excessive shedding of anagen hairs)
- Other causes.
See your Hair Surgeon if:
- You are losing hair in an atypical pattern.
- You are losing hair rapidly or at an early age (for example, in your teens or twenties).
- You have any pain or itching associated with hair loss.
- The skin on your scalp under the involved area is red, scaly, or otherwise abnormal.
- You have acne, facial hair, or menstrual irregularities.
- You are a woman and have male-pattern baldness.
- You have bald spots on your beard or eyebrows.
- You have been gaining weight or have muscle weakness, intolerance to cold temperatures, or fatigue.
Our Best Hair Surgeon in Himachal – Dr. Sahil Mrigpuri will take a detailed medical history and will examine the condition of your hair and scalp; this is usually enough to diagnose the nature of your hair loss.
Hair Loss – Causes
Heredity is known to be the cause in most of the hair loss cases. Dihydro-testosterone — the male sex hormone — is the primary trigger in case of male- and female-pattern baldness.
However, there are some other common causes of hair loss, too. Some of these are discussed below:
- Poor nutrition: This is one of the most common reasons for hair loss, especially in India. Iron deficiency (anaemia) tops the list and is followed by protein deficiency. Improper absorption of nutrients can also lead to poor nutrition.
- Crash dieting: Excessive dieting, especially mono dieting, which involves completely avoiding a particular type of food group, disturbs the balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat, leading to hair loss. Sometimes, hair loss does not reverse, even after the patient gets back on a normal diet.
- Oral contraceptives: Certain oral contraceptives using synthetic progesterone can lead to female-pattern baldness. Then again, stopping oral contraceptives is also known to be associated with generalised hair loss for some time.
- Poor circulation: A study of young men diagnosed with male-pattern baldness showed that the blood flow to their scalps was on average 2.6 times lower than in a control group. Follicles that are constantly deprived of blood (and therefore nutrients) cannot produce hair properly.
- Smoking: Nicotine (tobacco) negatively influences the micro-circulation of the scalp, leading to increased hair loss.
- Mental stress: There can be an increased hair loss when an individual is highly stressed, though the exact mechanism of this is not known.
- Dandruff: Dandruff is inflamed, flaky skin on the scalp, which hinders proper circulation and nutrition to the hair, thereby causing increased hair loss.
- Medications: Drugs used in the treatment of gout, depression, arthritis, high blood pressure and heart problems can lead to increased hair loss. Chemotherapy drugs and radiation treatment are other common causes.
- Presence of systemic illnesses: Diabetes, lupus, scleroderma, etc., can cause hair loss.
- Hormonal changes: Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, etc., can all lead to significant hair loss.
- Hair treatments: Chemical treatment of hair, especially with ammonia-based products, perming, straightening, ironing, etc., can lead to damage and hair loss.
- Infection of the scalp: Scalp infections, especially ringworm, can lead to hair-loss problems.
- Local diseases: Scalp diseases such as psoriasis, lichen planus, etc., can cause hair loss.
- Recuperating from serious illness: Illnesses such as high fever, sudden or excessive weight loss or even post-surgery conditions and metabolic disturbances can lead to significant hair loss.
Tips to Prevent Hair Loss :-
- Comb properly, Tying it tightly, brushing and combing wet hair only weakens the roots and leads to hair loss.
- Eat the right food, A diet that is not high enough in iron or protein can lead to hair loss.
- Protect your hair from UV rays, If you plan on spending time in the sun, it is important to protect your hair – as well as your skin – from its damaging effects.
- Avoid using multiple treatments on hair, like colouring, also use shampoo, conditioner or oil according to your hair type.
- Do not use hot water to wash your hair. Hot water dries out your hair and irritates your scalp.
- Quit smoking. Smoking slows down blood flow to the scalp and can lead to reduction in your hair growth.
- Avoid alcoholic beverages, as it is also a cause for reduction in hair growth.
- Avoid putting hair styling products directly onto your scalp, as this can clog the pores on your head.
you can consult Hair Surgeon in Himachal for taking supplements or treatment, if you are having regular deficiency of hair. Visit our website for more detail and make an advance appointment.
