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Hair Loss

Hair loss


With a huge percentage of people going bald every year, the issue of hair loss needs to be given paramount importance. The medical term for hair loss is Alopecia.

In the earlier stages of Alopecia, you might experience hair thinning and falling out. With time, you will notice that while you are combing your hair it is shows on your comb. That is an alarm and you should seek the advice from a dermatologist. He is the best person to diagnose the problem and start the treatment.

Hair growth follows a routine cycle, which lasts for about 2 to 6 years. All through this phase, hair grows almost half an inch every month. Ninety percent of hair growth takes place at any one time and the remaining 10% rests for a period of 2 to 3 months. Later these hairs fall off at the end of the resting phase. When a hair falls off, new hair rises from the same hair follicle and the cycle continues. Every human loses out 50 to 100 strands of hair a day and that is quite normal and is a part of the cycle.

Today baldness is an issue for adults but it is also seen among teenagers and kids as well. This is not a good sign as it indicates that the person who is suffering from hair loss is facing some health problems. This needs to be treated at early stages of hair fall, or else baldness is evident.

Causes of hair loss


Baldness or hair loss can happen due to many reasons. It actually depends on a person’s health conditions. In some cases, a new hair replaces shredded hair, but in other cases, the same may not happen. That is when you need the help of a dermatologist. To begin with, a dermatologist will first try to identify the cause of your hair fall

Medical conditions or illness: Certain hormonal conditions retard the growth of hair thereby causing baldness. The hormone responsible for this kind of disorder is Endocrine. It usually causes thyroid and diabetes, which in turn effects the growth of hair. People suffering from lupus also face hair fall problems. Hair fall among the women is mainly due to an imbalance in the polycystic ovary syndrome.

Medications: Some prescribed medicines can cause hair loss too. It mainly happens as a side effect of that particular medicine. Young girls suffer from this disorder, as they are more prone to using anti acne medicine groups like isotretinion. Diet pills composed of amphetamines are a major cause of hair loss. Patients suffering from cancer are usually treated with chemotherapy and are a common cause of hair loss.

Hereditary hair loss or Alopecia areata: Alopecia areata is the medical term for hereditary hair loss. This mainly affects the scalp and other parts of the body. The loss of hair is usually in the form of small patches, which are round in shape. It affects both males and females. The disease is caused by an imbalance in the immunity system.

Trichotillomania: This is a psychological disorder. One who is suffering from this complication tends to pull his/her hair thereby causing hair loss in patches and often baldness in certain areas.

Hair care treatments: We are all fond of hair care treatments. Coloring, perming, straightening are the order of the day. However, very few of us know the adverse effects of this. The salons have been misguiding people with these style forms. The chemicals used are harsh for our hair and results in hair fall and breakage.

Lack of nutrition: A proper diet is highly essential for good hair. If one is suffering from eating disorders such as bulimia or anorexia are likely to be suffering from Alopecia areata .A balanced diet  comprising of vitamins, proteins, minerals and carbohydrates is necessary for the well being of your body and hair.

Interruption of the hair growth cycle: The growth of hair follows a normal cycle and any sort of interruption has an adverse affect on its growth. A surgery, delivering a child, some kind of trauma can cause temporary hair loss. This usually follows a self-recovery process and you will see hair growing once again within a period of 2 to 3 months.

Androgenetic alopecia: It is also known as male-pattern baldness. Combinations of some causes are responsible for this disorder such as, androgen hormones and often genetics.

Treatment


While treating a hair loss one has to first diagnose the kind of hair loss the person is suffering from. If it is due to some medication then it needs to be stopped immediately and some other medicine should be used. The doctor will prescribe the necessary medicines as per his diagnosis. If there is a hormonal imbalance that has to be corrected and proper, nutrition should be given.

Some medicines are helpful in preventing baldness. Medicines composed of Minoxidil (generic name) are available in the market as Rogaine , which is its brand name. The accurate information about Rogaine’s action is yet to be known. It helps in treating hair fall and baldness possibly by dilating the blood vessels present in the scalp. Rogaine is mainly used for treating male pattern baldness. It is better to observe whether you are having any irritation in your scalp after using the medicine.  People with cardiac problems should avoid Rogaine. Rogaine should not be used in pregnancy even though studies have yet to confirm its harmful effects.

In case of Alopecia areata, there is no treatment as such. The normal hair fall treatments can increase hair growth, but that will not prevent further effects of Alopecia areata. Patches on your scalp will appear repeatedly.

Corticosteroid is a drug that can suppress the immunity system. This comes in the form of injections, pills and ointments. The injection has to be given in the effected area.

Topical minoxidil 5% solution promotes hair growth in case of Alopecia areata. The solution can be applied twice daily to the effected areas. It takes about 12 weeks time for new hair growth to appear.

Online Pharmacy


There are a number of online pharmacies in New Zealand , which sells medicines and supplements that can help you in recovering from hairloss.
 
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