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Hair Loss
What is Hair Loss?
Scientifically known as alopecia, hair loss is a condition where the shedding or thinning of hair is noticeable. It is quite common and affects both men and women causing a loss of confidence and distress.
Understanding the Hair Growth Cycle
The origin of hair takes place from roots or follicles located beneath the skin’s surface. The blood vessels present at their base provide essential nourishment to these follicles for proper hair growth. Anagen, Catagen, Telogen, and Exogen are different stages each strand of hair surpasses.
Symptoms of Hair Loss
Hair part widening, receding hairline or the hairline moving backwards, circular or patchy bald spots, sudden extreme hair fall, and redness and itching in the scalp due to the presence of flakes, or painful bumps on the scalp
Causes of Hair Loss
Thyroid, pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, hereditary hair loss, accidents, childbirth, recovery from illness, emotional distress or stress, improper diet, smoking, drinking, and lack of sleep, and certain treatments for arthritis, acne, gout, depression or blood pressure
How Common is it?
62%
of Indians experience some degree of hair loss by the age of 35
59%
of Indian men over 50 are affected with male pattern baldness
15%
of Indian women over 42 go through extensive hair fall
94%
of India go through hair loss caused by androgenetic alopecia
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How do I know what kind of hair loss I am suffering from?
In the case of men encountering a receding hairline or progressive hair loss as they age, the underlying condition is often attributed to male pattern baldness. Male pattern baldness is a form of permanent hair loss that regrettably lacks a definitive cure. Nonetheless, numerous treatments are available that can help impede the progression of hair loss and even stimulate hair regrowth. However, it is highly advisable for men who experience abrupt hair loss without any discernible cause or pattern to promptly seek medical attention. These instances of sudden hair loss may be indicative of an underlying medical condition such as alopecia areata, vitamin deficiency, or the adverse effects of medication. Encouragingly, these types of hair loss are typically transient and tend to resolve once the underlying medical condition is effectively addressed.
Can everybody grow their hair back?
Unfortunately, not every individual possesses the ability to facilitate the regrowth of their hair, as a multitude of factors can contribute to the phenomenon of hair loss. Consequently, it is crucial to acknowledge that treatments such as Minoxidil and Finasteride may not manifest as efficacious remedies in every conceivable scenario. This firmly underscores the paramount importance of engaging in meaningful and enlightening discussions with medical practitioners, who possess the necessary expertise and knowledge to guide individuals through their unique circumstances.
Do nutritional deficiencies contribute to hair loss?
Indubitably, insufficiencies in key nutrients like iron, zinc, or biotin can indeed play a role in the occurrence of hair loss. It is imperative to comprehend that maintaining a well-rounded diet replete with vital nutrients holds significant sway over fostering robust hair growth and overall hair health.
I have patchy hair loss. Is it actually possible to reverse it?
The prospect of hair regrowth is contingent upon the root cause of hair loss. Certain forms of hair loss, such as pattern baldness, may not be entirely reversible; nevertheless, a plethora of treatments and interventions exist that can decelerate the rate of hair loss and foster the stimulation of new hair growth.
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