Hair is considered to be the crowning glory and experiencing hair loss can be distressing for people. It is normal for all men and women to shed approximately 80 to 100 hairs a day. However, diffuse hair shedding or alopecia needs intervention by a hair expert. If you are affected by severe hair loss then this blog can help you. We will discuss hair loss treatment in Vadodara offered by Yuva Cosmetic Surgery, Skin and Hair Transplant Clinic providing proven treatment solutions for hair loss problems by the expert team of a hair transplant surgeon and trichologist.
What Causes Hair Fall?
- Stress and lifestyle.
- Heredity. Male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness have a hereditary predisposition.
- Hormone changes as in PCOD, pregnancy, menopause, and thyroid dysfunction.
- Health problems and their medications like cancer, arthritis, depression, and high blood pressure.
- Fungal infections of the scalp.
- Immunity. Alopecia areata is a condition where circular bald patches occur when the immune system attacks hair follicles.
- Nutritional deficiencies.
- Excessive chemical hair treatments and frequent blow-drying and hair irons
How to Treat Hair Loss?
It is important to understand that you need to consult a specialist to address the underlying cause of hair loss. It may take some time to get to the root of the problem. Unfortunately, many people try to find quick-fix products or home remedies for hair fall which offer little help. There are various treatments for hair loss and these include topicals and medications, in-clinic hair treatment procedures and hair transplantation surgery. An expert hair loss specialist/Trichologist can determine which treatment is required for your specific condition.
1. Hair Transplant Surgery
There is only one proven and permanent treatment for hair loss and balding and that is a hair transplant procedure. The procedure works by grafting hair from a healthy area of the scalp into balding areas. It is safe, performed in one or two sessions, and requires only local anesthesia. A hair transplant is also the most cost-effective option in the long run. There are several different techniques of hair transplantation, the most popular and effective being Follicular Unit Extraction or FUE hair transplant.
2. In-Clinic Hair Loss Treatments
A. Laser Therapy
Low-level laser therapy is a widely accepted, safe, nonsurgical hair loss treatment for hereditary early balding in men and women. Laser therapy uses devices that emit red light or infrared radiation. It is suggested that low dose laser treatment improves blood circulation and stimulates metabolism in the hair follicles resulting in the production of more anagen hair. Improvement in hair fall and hair density is reported with frequent treatments over 4-6 months. It is also used to support hair growth after hair transplantation. Laser therapy delivered in clinics by professionals is more effective compared to portable devices.
B. Platelet-rich Plasma
A person’s blood is drawn and processed to concentrate platelets and growth factors. This activated platelet-rich plasma is then injected into the scalp to induce hair growth by stimulating stem cells. PRP helps by keeping hair follicles in the growth phase. This process is often combined with hair transplant and other hair loss treatments.
C. Mesotherapy and Microneedling
Mesotherapy for hair fall is a technique that uses injections of vitamins minerals, medications and bioactive substances into the scalp to aid hair growth and reverse hair loss. It is often combined with microneedling therapy. Microneedling treatment for hair loss works by causing small pinprick wounds in the scalp with a derma-roller or a special medical device to initiate the healing process and reactivate the hair growth cycle.
3. Medications
Medications such as minoxidil topical solutions and finasteride are FDA approved to treat hair loss but they come with their side effects. Hair loss may recur once these are discontinued and it is advisable to only use them under medical supervision.
4. Nutrition and Lifestyle
Incorporate a healthy protein-rich balanced diet. Supplement with multivitamins, minerals and antioxidants after proper assessment of deficiencies. Avoid excess salts and sugar. Get adequate sleep, regular exercise, yoga and meditation for stress management.
Conclusion
If you are experiencing hair fall and hair thinning then it is time to take action and find a hair treatment that works for you. Hair loss is a very individual problem where a doctor’s help is needed. Feel welcome to contact our clinic for a consultation or ask us a question about hair loss treatment in Vadodara. Dr. Sachin Shah is a renowned hair transplant surgeon and board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon practicing at Yuva Clinic Vadodara, Gujarat.
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