Hair loss is a common issue that can happen suddenly or develop gradually. It affects both genders but mainly occurs in men and can happen at any age. Hair loss can affect your scalp only or include other body parts and may occur temporarily or permanently. The hereditary factor is the leading cause of hair loss. Sometimes people will not treat hair loss and cover it with makeup, hairstyles, or hats. There are many available medical options for hair loss. Your specialist, Dr. Lionel Bissoon, treats hair loss based on the root cause.
Causes of hair loss
Hereditary hair loss: You can inherit genes from one or both of your parents that shrink your hair follicles and eventually stop hair from developing. Shrinking can start in your teenage years but mostly happens later in life. In women, overall thinning or a widening section is the first sign of hair loss caused by genetic factors. A receding hairline or bald spot at the top of the head is the first noticeable sign in men.
Age: Hair loss resulting from age is mostly known if your hair growth slows. At some point in your life, your follicles may stop growing hair, leading to thinning on your scalp. You may also lose its original color. In women, the hairline begins to recede.
Alopecia areata: Alopecia is a condition that develops when your immune system attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss. You can lose hair in any body part, including the scalp, ears, nose, eyelashes, or eyebrows.
Cancer treatment: Chemotherapy or radiation techniques involved in cancer treatment in your head or neck can cause hair loss. Hair loss may occur a few weeks after you begin your treatment.
Hair care: Some hair products can weaken your hair over time, leading to hair loss. Color, perm, and relaxing your hair are some common causes of hair care practices that cause hair loss.
Hormonal imbalance: Polycystic ovary syndrome is a common cause of hormonal imbalance leading to hair loss. This condition leads to cysts developing in a woman’s ovaries. If you stop taking some forms of birth control pills, you can experience a temporary hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalance causes hair thinning on the scalp.
Scalp infection: Scalp infection can cause scaling or inflammation of your scalp. Tiny black dots can develop on your scalp. In some instances, you may have a bald spot.
Treatments for hair loss
Nutrition therapy: If a lack of some nutrients causes hair loss, your doctor can recommend nutrition therapy such as IV vitamin infusion or a balanced diet plan. It helps restore lacking nutrients.
Bioidentical hormone replacement: Your hair loss treatment can involve hormone replacement if your hair loss results from hormonal imbalance.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP): This treatment involves your doctor injecting your blood platelets around the affected area to promote hair growth. PRP also helps to increase hair thickness.
Stem cells: Your body produces stem cells naturally. Doctors inject these cells into your hair follicles, stimulating new hair growth. Stem cells help replace damaged tissues.
Hair loss can result from many factors, so ensure you visit a reliable specialist for a proper diagnosis and treatment. Schedule an appointment at Liondale Medical for hair loss treatment to restore your confidence.
