What is Hair Loss?
Studies have shown that hair loss occurs in around 80 million men and women. Sometimes
, it merely affects the scalp and sometimes it affects the entire body. Alopecia is the most common hair problem which occurs in adults and sometimes in children too. In addition, the condition can be permanent or temporary depending on the patient’s condition. It is important that you consult the doctor about your condition, to diagnose the reason for hair thinning and the doctor will determine a customized treatment for you. In most cases, a hair transplant is the best treatment plan which can address the issue right away.
What are the medical conditions which lead to hair loss?
To begin with, you need to consult a medical expert to understand what is the reason for thin hair. Whether it is male or female pattern baldness the reason is hereditary
It means, if someone in your family had this type of hair loss, then you might have this. Sometimes, sex hormones can lead to hair shedding which beings during puberty. Some of the cases are temporary and after some time, the hair will start growing again.
Hormonal changes which lead to hair loss (Temporary ones)
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- Pregnancy
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- Childbirth
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- Discontinuing the use of birth control pills
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- Menopause
Medical conditions which lead to hair problem
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- Thyroid disease
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- Scalp infections like ringworm
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- Alopecia areata (an autoimmune disease that attacks hair follicles)
Some of the conditions that can lead to scarrings like lichen planus and lupus can lead to permanent hair shedding due to scarring. In some cases, medications can also lead to this problem like:
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- Cancer
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- High blood pressure
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- Arthritis
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- Depression
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- Heart problems
Physical or Emotional Hair loss
Emotional or physical shock loss can lead to hair problems and some of its examples are mentioned below:
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- A death in the family
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- Extreme/Sudden weight loss
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- A high fever
In some cases, the person has the feeling to pull their hair aggressively from the scalp, eyelashes, and eyebrows. Traction hair problems can occur due to hairstyles that can put excess pressure on the scalp. Apart from that, if your diet lacks iron, protein, and other nutrients then it can make your hair-thin.
How is hair transplant the best treatment plan?
Hair transplantation is the best method to deal with baldness or hair thinning. Under this approach, the hair follicles are extracted from one part of the scalp and then transplanted to where hair growth is extremely less. Moreover, this method results in permanent hair growth which is also natural. Investing in this treatment just one time will solve the problem completely.
If you are having problems at a young age, then you should get in touch with our team of medical experts and get the right treatment plan which suits your condition. Book your initial consultation right away and determine how the problem can be managed with ease. The doctor will also tell you about the treatment cost, depending on the hair grafts needed for the treatment.
