Hair Transplantation / Treat the alopecia
Identify the cause of hair loss,
how to solve it, and how to
return the naturally beautiful hair
Regardless of your age or gender, you would not want any of the hair loss, but one thing is that we lose hair every day, usually 100 strands a day, but if more than that, then our hair might have problems, and you might have a higher risk of alopecia or balding. For those with alopecia, they might wonder about the cause, and how to solve it. We will tell everyone here.
What is the cause of alopecia?
Alopecia (Hair thinning and loss), along with balding problems have received more public attention these days. Although there is minimal if any physical harm, such problems affect the mind and confidence. There are two types of alopecia:
Alopecia types
- Scarring alopecia: in this type, hair follicles are destroyed, preventing new hair from growing. This type of alopecia might happen from accidents, heat or chemicals, trichotillomania, bacterial or viral infection, etc.
- Androgenetic alopecia
What is the cause of hair loss?
Alopecia can be found in both men and women and in case of androgenetic alopecia there are two factors:
- Genetics: maternal genetics have more effect than the paternal ones.
- Androgen: the Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) created by the body will attach to receptors around the hair follicles, shortening the life cycle of the hair, and resulting in significant hair loss and thinner hair. If the disease progresses, the hair follicles will atrophy, resulting in baldness.
- Normally if the disease is still in the thinning stage, medication and treatment will be sufficient, but if the disease progresses to baldness, only hair transplantation is a suitable option.
Treatment of pre-balding alopecia in men and women
Treatment of alopecia, whether in men or women, will be as follows:
1. Oral medication usually gives a good result if used continuously for 12-18 months. In the first 1-2 months, there will be hair shedding per the cycle, and the result will be visible after at least six months of medication. Common medication nowadays are:
- Finasteride: suppress the 5-Alpha reductase and generation of DHT which is the cause of hair root destruction. Many men might be concerned about the side effect of this medication on sexual prowess, but research showed that diminishing sexual prowess was only found in 1.9% of the consumers, and only then not permanently.
- Minoxidil: expand the red blood vessels in the body, allowing more blood supply to the hair roots.
- Zinc and Biotin: Vitamin and mineral that nourish the hair and alleviate alopecia, helps create Keratin, the main component of the hair.
2. Topical treatment is another way to solve alopecia, with the most common medications including Finasteride and Minoxidil along with oral medication that give similar results if the correct medication is used. This medication group is mainly considered for use among the patients who are sensitive to the adverse effect of the oral medication.
- Concentrated blood platelet shot : a popular alopecia treatment nowadays. The blood is spun to extract the plasma that has growth factor and vitamins. The plasma then is injected into the target area to rehabilitate and repair the hair roots.
- Exosome shot : this method treats alopecia through the protein and stem cells extracted from the umbilical cord or bone marrow. The protein and stem cells are injected at the area with thinning hair to rehabilitate and stimulate cell division of the hair root cells. Results will be visible within 8-12 months.
- Regenera activa : an innovative treatment that uses stem cells from the hair roots, and injects them on the scalp to rehabilitate and stimulate cell division of the hair root cells. Current research works support that this method is effective for early alopecia and recommends this method in conjunction with hair transplantation in the more severe stage for better results.
Max Hair Clinic offers treatment for alopecia, with various patients having better results. Each case requires a tailored treatment for the best result. You can contact the doctor for treatment assessment for free.
Frequently Asked Question
Hair transplantation is moving hair root cells from the nape to the problem area. Platelet treatment is like a treatment to further nourish and strengthen the transplanted hair root cells.
Oral medication / Spray / laser therapy and / concentrated platelet shot.
Genetics and DHT
Minorly so, so appropriate products are needed, or get a professional hairstyling. Do not excessively use chemicals on the hair and scalp.
Minimal, with only 2% of the users found to have sexual problems, which will improve over time. The patients should immediately notify the doctor for any adverse effect.
No. Hair washing is not the main cause of hair loss, but should wash the hair clean by rinsing all the shampoo and treatment cream, and drying the hair.
No, but adequate rest will allow the growth hormone to function normally, and the overall health will be benefitted.
Vitamins alone can strengthen the hair but not prevent hair loss.
