Hair loss can be an incredibly frustrating experience, but the good news is that effective treatments are available to help restore your luscious locks.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the causes of hair loss and share some proven treatment options and tips for maintaining healthy hair. With the right approach, you can regain beautiful hair!
Causes of hair loss
Several internal and external factors can cause hair loss.
- Genetics is a common cause of hair loss. If your family has a history of hair loss, you may be more likely to experience it yourself.
- Hormonal changes are another common factor for hair loss. This could include changes due to pregnancy or underlying issues such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and menopause.
- Stress is also known to contribute to hair loss – have you ever noticed that clumps seem to fall out when you’re going through a particularly stressful period? This can lead to temporary shedding and thinning.
- Medical conditions like thyroid disorders or autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss. Certain medications or treatments like chemotherapy may trigger sudden and severe hair loss.
- Lifestyle factors such as poor nutrition, smoking, excessive heat styling, or chemical treatments on your hair may damage the follicles leading to breakage and eventual thinning over time.
Hair loss treatment
Hair loss can be a worrisome experience for many individuals. Fortunately, several hair loss treatments have been proven effective in promoting hair regrowth and thickness.
Topical treatment is one popular hair loss treatment option. Minoxidil is applied topically to the scalp. This medication increases blood flow to the hair follicles and stimulates new growth.
Oral Treatment: Another treatment option is finasteride, which is taken orally and works by blocking the development of DHT, a hormone that may cause hair loss.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is the most sought-after hair loss treatment. This procedure involves drawing blood from the patient’s body, processing it in a centrifuge to separate platelets from other components, and injecting it into the scalp. The platelets that make up our blood are in charge of clotting, wound healing, and cell renewal all across the body. Plasma is what carries these platelets through our bloodstream.
This platelet-rich plasma is administered directly into the scalp where hair has fallen out or has stopped growing, encouraging greater blood flow to the area’s dead follicles and prompting new hair growth. To boost the density of the new hair, it also increases the Anagen phase or the active hair growth cycle.
The number of sessions needed for PRP therapy to produce the best outcomes will depend on how severely you lose your hair. Dr. Ebrahim administers three treatments, spaced one month apart, with boosters every four months and then yearly maintenance.
Anesthesia may or may not be utilized since it is a non-surgical technique and doesn’t involve any particularly painful elements.
Note: Finding an effective hair loss treatment will depend on your individual needs and preferences and consulting with an experienced doctor specializing in this area.
Hair loss treatments by Dr. Shehla Ebrahim
If you have been experiencing severe or prolonged hair loss, it is crucial to consult a doctor. Dr. Shehla Ebrahim recommends several safe and effective hair loss treatment options with a combination of therapies.
With patience and persistence and the proper treatment plan by skincare physician Dr. Shehla Ebrahim- beautiful, healthy hair can be achieved!
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