Hair fall- Causes, treatments and preventive measures.

Hair fall- Causes, treatments and preventive measures.

Everyone loses hair every day, but it is replaced by new hair growth. When the rate of hair fall is greater than the rate of hair growth, then you are suffering from hair fall condition

Causes of hair fall

Hereditary factors

Age

Stress

Tight hairstyles

Harsh hair treatments

Medications taken

Radiation treatment

Chemotherapy

Medical conditions

Hormonal changes

Infection

The cause determines the treatment.

Types of hair fall

A gradual thinning of hair density from the top of the head is the most common type of hair loss that comes with age. Men may have a receding hairline while women may retain the hairline but may experience a widening of the par in the hair.

Circular smooth bald spots are another type of hair fall. The skin may become itchy or painful before hair falls out. When an infection occurs, patches of scales may spread across the scalp leading to hair loss.

Treatment options

• Topical applications such as Rogaine

• Oral medicine such as Propecia

• Hair transplant

• Laser treatment for hair loss

How to prevent hair fall

• Avoid touching, pulling, twisting, or rubbing your hair

• Avoid harsh cleaning, combing, brushing or braiding methods

• Handle your hair gently

• Opt for hairstyles that do not stretch, pull or stress hair

• Use a wide toothed comb to prevent excessive pulling while combing

• Do not use hot rollers, irons etc often

• Check if the medications you take will lead to hair fall

• Wear a scarf or hat to protect your hair from direct sunlight and ultraviolet rays

• Quit smoking as smoking increases the risk of baldness

If you are worried that you are losing more hair than is growing back, visit us for a consultation and diagnosis. We are one of the best centres for hair fall treatment and offer all methods and procedures to treat hair fall, prevent baldness and promote good hair growth.