Also called Alopecia.
Everyone loses hair. It is normal to lose about 50-100 hairs every day. If you see bald patches or lots of thinning, you may be experiencing hair loss
Luckily, most causes of hair loss can be stopped or treated. Anyone troubled by hair loss should see a doctor. Doctors treat our skin, hair, and nails.
The reasons for hair loss are many. When hair loss begins suddenly, the cause may be due to illness, diet, medicine, or childbirth. If hair loss is gradual and becomes more noticeable with each passing year, a person may have hereditary hair loss.
The common cause of hair loss are androgenic hair loss or male pattern hair loss or female pattern hair loss and alopecia areata.
Because so many things can cause hair loss, a doctor will need to consult and examine you first. During an examination, the dermatologist may pull on your hair. Sometimes a dermatologist needs to pull out a hair to get the necessary evidence. And sometimes a dermatologist needs to look at the hair on the rest of your body to see whether there is too little or too much hair in other areas.
Sometimes the evidence lies in your scalp. Sometimes, a blood test is necessary.
How do dermatologists treat hair loss?
Just as there are many causes, there are many treatments for hair loss. Treatment depends on the cause hair loss, from application, oral medication, injection to laser device and procedure.
Dermatologists recommend treating hair loss early. Early means before you lose a lot of hair. Hair loss is harder to treat when a person has a lot of hair loss.
Treatments
Medicine– Oral, Topical, Intralesional Injection
Depending on the cause of the hair loss, doctor may prescribe oral medicine and topical gel which contains specific medicine to stop the hair fall. For more serious case e.g. alopecia areata, the medicine may be injected into the scalp for better absorption.
Laser Hair Growth Therapy
Theradome from USA is approved by FDA as Clinical Strength Restorative Hair Treatment System. The Laser light penetrates to the deep layer of the scalp to target stem cells at the base of hair follicles to restore hair to a healthy and fuller state. Clinical studies have proven Theradome to be one of the safest and effective treatments for balding hair.
DR CYJ Hair Filler
Dr CYJ is the first of its kind hair filler treatment which consists of 7 peptides essential to revitalize the scalp, stop hair fall and promote new hair growth. Treatment program consists of a total of 4 treatment sessions, once every 2 weeks through superficial sustained released injectable technology.
Advice
Treatment for hair loss helps many people feel better. Hair loss, especially in women, can cause low self-esteem. Many women feel unattractive and embarrassed.
If hair loss concerns you, be sure to see a doctor.
The common cause of hair loss are androgenic hair loss or male pattern hair loss or female pattern hair loss and alopecia areata.
Luckily, this type of hair loss can often be successfully treated.