Hair loss
The term hair loss or alopecia refers to a condition where there is a continuous loss of hair from various parts of the body, primarily the head.
It is one of the most common problems and affects all individuals, regardless of gender, age, or ethnicity. The encouraging fact is that the majority of hair loss types can be successfully treated.
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What are the symptoms of hair loss?
Hair loss can appear in many ways, depending on the factor causing it. It can be sudden or gradual and may affect only the head or other parts of the body. Some hair loss conditions are temporary, while others are permanent.
Signs and symptoms of the condition include:
Gradual thinning in different parts of the head
This is the most common form of hair loss affecting both men and women as they age. In men, the hair begins to recede at the hairline, forming an “M” shape, or at the crown. In women, the hairline usually remains intact, but there is thinning in other parts of the hair.
Circular thinning spots
Some individuals experience the appearance of small (coin-sized) bald spots. This type of hair loss primarily affects the head but can also occur in the beard and eyebrows. In some cases, the skin may feel itchy before the hair loss begins.
Sudden hair fall
A physical or psychological shock can lead to hair thinning and falling. Entire “handfuls” of hair may fall from the head as we comb or wash our hair.
Hair loss across the body
In some conditions or medical treatments (e.g., chemotherapy), the result may be hair loss throughout the entire body. Hair growth usually returns after the condition or treatment ends.
What are the causes of hair loss?
It is normal for every person to lose about 50–100 hairs daily. This loss is not noticeable because new hair grows at the same time. The problem arises when this number significantly increases.
Hair loss becomes noticeable when the hair life cycle is disrupted. Causes for this disruption can include:
- Family History
- Hormonal changes or medical conditions
- Medication
- Stressful event
- Excessive hair damage (e.g., dyes, etc.)
Detailed causes of hair loss include
General Causes:
- Heredity
- Iron and ferritin deficiency in the blood – anemia
- Weight loss
- Rapid diets
- Poor diet
- Hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism
- Stress – anxiety
- Dermatological diseases
- Infections
- Injuries – burns
- Medication use
- Excessive vitamin A intake
- Use of chemicals in hair
- Strong pulling – combing
- Cancer – chemotherapy
- Inflammation
- Scalp diseases
- Autoimmune diseases
Specific to men:
- Heredity
Specific to women:
- Hormonal disturbances
- Polycystic ovary syndrome
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, menopause
- Use of contraceptive pills
- Frequent hair straightening
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How is hair loss treated?
Effective treatments for certain types of hair loss are available. You may be able to reverse hair loss or at least slow further thinning. Treatment for hair loss, depending on the approach taken by the supervising physician.
Conservative Treatment
This approach is commonly used when hair loss is due to a certain disease. Specifically, it involves medication to reduce inflammation. Such medications include:
- Minoxidil
- Finasteride
- Dutasteride
Surgery-Hair Transplant
During a hair transplant procedure, a dermatologist removes tiny pieces of skin, each containing one or more hairs, from the back of the scalp(donor area). Sometimes, a larger strip of skin containing multiple hairs is taken.
The doctor then places the hair grafts on the bald areas. Some doctors recommend using minoxidil after the transplant to help minimize hair loss. Lastly, you may need more than one surgical procedure to achieve the desired result.
Other treatment methods for hair loss include topical lotions, pills, autologous hair mesotherapy with PRP (platelet-rich plasma).
Ποιοι λόγοι οδηγούν στην Τριχόπτωση;
Ο κύκλος ζωής της τρίχας επηρεάζεται από ορμονικούς παράγοντες, από την ηλικία, το στρες, διάφορα νοσήματα και από τη λήψη φαρμάκων.
Καθώς ο άνθρωπος μεγαλώνει, ο ρυθμός ανάπτυξης της τρίχας μειώνεται. Επιπροσθέτως, είναι πιθανό να εμφανίσει τριχόπτωση, (αλωπεκία) που οφείλεται είτε σε φυσιολογικούς είτε σε παθολογικούς παράγοντες.
Η τριχόπτωση έχει γενετική προδιάθεση και μπορεί να εκδηλωθεί σε άνδρες και γυναίκες από την ηλικία των 18. Υπάρχουν και περιπτώσεις που η τριχόπτωση έχει παρατηρηθεί και στην εφηβική ηλικία ειδικά στους άντρες.
Στους άνδρες, η τριχόπτωση οφείλεται κυρίως σε γενετική προδιάθεση. Τα μαλλιά αρχίζουν να υποχωρούν από την περιοχή των κροτάφων, του μετώπου και της κορυφής της κεφαλής.
Στις γυναίκες, η αραίωση των μαλλιών μπορεί να εμφανιστεί οποιαδήποτε στιγμή και δεν επηρεάζεται πάντοτε από την ηλικία.
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