Hair Diseases: What is Alopecia, What Are Its Causes and How Is It Treated?
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Hair Diseases: What is Alopecia?
Hair diseases occur when the diseases that appear on the skin also appear on the hair. The most common and important of these diseases is hair loss. Hair loss is medically called alopecia. We want to give you information about the causes, symptoms and treatment methods of hair loss. As YND HEALTH, we aim to provide you with the best service for your hair health.
What is Hair Loss (Alopecia)?
Hair loss is the condition of hair thinning or completely disappearing on the scalp. Everyone loses between 70 and 100 hairs a day. This is a normal process. However, if the daily hair loss exceeds 100 and this situation lasts longer than two months, this is considered hair loss.
What are the Symptoms of Hair Loss?
The most obvious symptom of hair loss is the openings on the scalp. These openings cause the scalp to be completely visible or the hair to thin. In some cases, there may also be itching on the scalp.
What are the Causes of Hair Loss?
- Genetic predisposition: In some people, hair loss may occur due to the sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens, which are male hormones. This type of hair loss is called male pattern androgenic alopecia. It can also occur in women, but less frequently and less severely.
- Systemic diseases: Diabetes, thyroid diseases, lupus, psoriasis, cancer and some other diseases can cause hair loss. The treatment of these diseases can also help stop or reduce hair loss.
- Some drugs taken from outside: Chemotherapy, antidepressants, blood thinners, birth control pills and some other drugs can be among the side effects of hair loss. When the use of these drugs is stopped, hair loss usually stops as well.
- Psychological stress: Excessive stress can cause hair follicles to enter the resting phase and hair loss. This type of hair loss is called telogen effluvium. When the source of stress is eliminated, hair loss usually stops as well.
- Hormonal disorders: Hormonal changes such as pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome can cause hair loss. These situations can be temporary or require hormone therapy.
- Vitamin and mineral deficiency of the body: The deficiency of some vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc, biotin, folic acid, B12 vitamin can cause hair loss. These deficiencies can be detected by blood tests and corrected by supplement drugs.
- Sudden hair loss after acute infection: Infections such as fever, flu, pneumonia can cause hair follicles to enter the shock phase and hair loss. This type of hair loss is called anagen effluvium. When the infection is overcome, hair loss usually stops as well.
- Hair loss due to trauma: Traumatic situations such as burning, injury, infection of the scalp, hair being tightly collected, excessively brushed, dyed, wig use can cause hair loss. In these situations, the scalp should be healed and treated gently to the hair.
- Ringworm type hair loss: This type of hair loss is seen as well-defined, round or oval shaped plaques on the scalp. The hair in these plaques completely falls out and the scalp looks smooth. The cause of this situation is the immune system attacking the hair roots. This type of hair loss is called alopecia areata. Stress, genetic factors, infections, vaccines, allergies can be triggers. This type of hair loss can return on its own or require drug treatment.
How is Hair Loss Treated?
- Drug treatment: Drugs used in the treatment of diseases that cause hair loss can also stop or reduce hair loss. For example, a person with thyroid disease can treat both his disease and hair loss by using thyroid hormone medication. In addition, there are some drugs developed specifically for hair loss. These drugs have effects such as strengthening hair roots, stimulating hair growth, or preventing hair loss. These drugs can be in various forms such as pills, shampoo, lotion, spray, foam. These drugs should be used with a doctor’s prescription. They may have side effects, so they require regular doctor control.
- Mesotherapy: Mesotherapy is the method of injecting substances such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, growth factors into the scalp with very thin needles. These substances nourish hair roots, stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss. Mesotherapy is a painless and painless procedure that lasts an average of 10-15 minutes. It is applied once a week or once every two weeks for 4-6 sessions. Afterwards, maintenance sessions are performed once a month or once every two months. Mesotherapy is a suitable treatment for all types of hair loss. It has no side effects, but complications such as allergic reaction, infection, bruising may occur. Therefore, only an expert doctor should do this procedure.
- PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Treatment: PRP treatment is the method of injecting platelet-rich plasma obtained from the person’s own blood into the scalp. Platelets are cells that cause blood clotting and help heal wounds. They also contain substances called growth factors that enable tissue renewal. PRP treatment strengthens hair roots, stimulates hair growth and stops hair loss. PRP treatment is a painless and painless procedure that lasts an average of 20-30 minutes. It is applied once a month for 3-4 sessions. Afterwards, maintenance sessions are performed once every six months. PRP treatment is a suitable treatment for all types of hair loss. It has no side effects, but complications such as allergic reaction, infection, bruising may occur. Therefore, only an expert doctor should do this procedure.
- Hair Laser: Hair laser is the method of applying low-level laser beams to the scalp. These beams increase blood flow to hair roots, provide oxygen and nutrient intake, stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss. Hair laser is a painless and painless procedure that lasts an average of 15-20 minutes. It is applied twice or three times a week for 8-12 sessions. Afterwards, maintenance sessions are performed once a month. Hair laser is a suitable treatment for all types of hair loss. It has no side effects, but special glasses should be used to protect the eyes. You can do this procedure at home as well as at a clinic.
- Stem Cell Treatment: Stem cell treatment is the method of injecting stem cells obtained from a small piece of tissue taken from the scalp into the scalp. Stem cells are cells that can turn into any type of tissue in the body and renew themselves. Stem cell treatment renews hair roots, stimulates hair growth and stops hair loss. Stem cell treatment is a procedure that lasts an average of 30-45 minutes, done with local anesthesia. One session is enough. Afterwards, follow-up sessions are performed every three months. Stem cell treatment is a suitable treatment for all types of hair loss. It has no side effects, but complications such as infection, bruising, swelling may occur. Therefore, only an expert doctor should do this procedure.
In the treatment of hair loss, one or more of the methods we mentioned above can be used together. The choice of treatment depends on the type, degree, expectation and budget of the person. Early application and correct diagnosis are very important in the treatment of hair loss. Hair loss, if left untreated, can cause permanent damage to hair roots and irreversible hair loss. Therefore, people who experience hair loss should consult a dermatology specialist without wasting time.
As YND HEALTH, we have a team of experts in hair diseases. We offer the most suitable treatment method to people who experience hair loss. In the treatment of hair loss, we use state-of-the-art devices and quality products. Our success rate is high in the treatment of hair loss. Contact us to solve your hair loss problem. For your hair health, YND HEALTH is with you.
