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About Hair Loss
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About Alopecia
Psychological Effects
Many of our patients experience high levels of social anxiety and depression, brought on by their hair loss. They feel robbed of their youth and personality. They don’t recognise the person in the mirror.
We see our treatments as an answer, not only to hair loss, but the emotional and psychological issues that can result.
Different Kinds Of Hair Loss
Androgenic Alopecia
By far the most common form of alopecia, this genetically-inherited condition is also known as Male Pattern Baldness (MBP) in men, and Female Pattern Baldness (FPB) in women.
Androgenic Alopecia is caused by a hormone called DHT. As testosterone is broken down by the body’s metabolism, different hormones are created, including DHT. As the body gets older, genetic factors can cause the amount of DHT created to increase.
The excess DHT then binds with receptor proteins in the hair follicles in certain areas of the scalp. The areas affected are slightly different for men and women, resulting in different patterns of baldness. Hair loss is measured differently for men and women – men’s hair loss is measured using the Norwood scale, while women’s hair loss is measured with the Ludwig scale.
The follicles affected by DHT begin to shrink, and the resulting hair is brittle and falls out more easily. The growth cycle of the follicle becomes shorter, until eventually the hair is too weak to push through the skin. The follicle will now only grow vellus hairs (soft, light hairs that are typically found on infant children, mostly disappearing during puberty).
Norwood Scale
Ludwig Scale
Norwood Scale
Ludwig Scale
Traction Alopecia
Traction alopecia is a form of hair loss caused by pressure on the hair shaft and follicle. This pressure is commonly caused by overly-tight, tied-back hairstyles like braids or plaits.
If identified early, traction alopecia can be reversed by adopting hairstyles which don’t result in pressure or tension. It will still take between six months and a year for the hairline to recover. However, if the patient continues to place the hair follicles under pressure, the damage can become permanent.
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease, where the immune system surrounds the hair follicles with white blood cells which then attack the follicles, causing the hair to fall out. The scalp is most commonly affected, but patients may also experience hair loss on other areas of the body.
Other Causes Of Hair Loss
Hair loss can be caused by a variety of factors. These include;
Adverse response to medication
Pregnancy and childbirth (also known as postpartum hair loss)
Scalp infections and conditions
Physical and emotional stress
Chemical scarring and burns.
Thankfully, hair loss due to these factors is often temporary, and addressing the root causes of the hair loss is usually enough to promote hair regrowth.
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