INTRODUCTION TO HAIR LOSS TREATMENT┬а
Hair fall has become a common problem for all generations and everyone dealing with this situation is eager to find a permanent solution to hair loss by adhering to the hair fall treatment. We have multiple hair loss treatments at our aid to whom we can surrender. To our setback, there are various side effects that a person might have to face after getting a treatment done. We will be discussing the same further so as to get an insight into what a person will have to take extreme care of so as to wither away from the side effects.┬а
HOW TO CHECK FOR HAIR LOSS?
An effective hair loss treatment can only begin when one is able to determine the cause of the hair loss. The question arises of how hair loss can be detected accurately by dermatologists. You need to answer the questions about the derma from when you have had hair loss. Pay attention to your scalp very closely and check whether you are starting to thin your hair. Derma will also perform the pull test on your hair to see how brittle your hair has become.┬а
HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS
HAIR TRANSPLANT:
- It is done in an area where a person experiences extreme baldness and patchy hair.┬а
- It is an effective method through which the hair is taken from the other parts of the body where the hair growth is thick and then is transported and placed to the area of the scalp that is constantly thinning.┬а
- It is effective for people who have lost their hair due to an injury or accident, or the people who have had cancer and undergone chemotherapy.┬а
MICRO-NEEDLING:
- This procedure contains hundreds of needles piercing into the scalp.
- It can aid in alopecia areata and androgenic alopecia.┬а
- It helps in the induction of stem cells into the hair follicles.┬а
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
- It is an effective treatment for male pattern baldness.
- It can assist you in both hair regrowth and hair loss.
- A tiny amount of blood is taken out from the body and the plasma part of the blood is injected into the affected hair loss area on the scalp.
- The injections have to be taken once a month for approximately 3 months and then once every 3 months. (as per the doctorтАЩs advice)┬а┬а┬а
- Reduction in hair loss might be seen with the effect of a few months.
MINOXIDIL MEDICATION:
- It is an over-the-counter medication that can be effective in early hair loss.┬а
- It aids in stimulating hair growth and also assists in restricting hair loss.
- Thickness of the hair is also maintained by the regular use of minoxidil.
FINASTERIDE (PROPECIA) MEDICATION:
- It is generally used to treat male pattern baldness and androgenetic alopecia.
- It aids in regulating testosterone levels in men.
- Due to this hormonal regulation within our body, the growth of scalp hair starts showing positive results.
LASER THERAPY:
- It is also known to be low-level light therapy.┬а
- Our scalp absorbs and takes in all the energy from the laser, stimulating the follicles of the hair also distributing nutrients and blood flow during the process.
- It is painless and restricts hair loss up to a lot of extent.┬а
SIDE EFFECTS OF HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS
HAIR TRANSPLANT:
- Serious infections
- Bleeding
- Formation of pus around surgical sites
- Itching, scalp pain, and swelling
- Inflammation in follicles of hair
- Loss of sensation around the surgical area
- continuing to lose hair if your hair is still balding.
MICRO-NEEDLING:
- Getting bruised
- Discharge from wounds
- Utter redness on the scalp
- Swelling
- Pain in the area treated┬а
PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP):
- Bleeding
- Damage to scalp tissues
- Infection
- Nerve injuries
- Allergic reactions on the scalp
MINOXIDIL and FINASTERIDE MEDICATION:
- Scalp that is irritable
- Dizziness
- Pain in the chest
- Severe headaches
- Heart rate becomes irregular
- Breast swelling in women
- Hand and foot swelling
- Sexual dysfunction
LASER THERAPY:
- Severe headaches
- Utter burning sensation
- Redness in the scalp┬а
- Unbearable itching
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS┬а
Q1. Do hair fall pills have side effects?
A1. Yes, hair loss pills also have side effects. Anti-androgens can lead to irregular menstruation along with nausea and drowsiness.┬а┬а
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Q2. Can I stop minoxidil after a month?
A2. No, it is not feasible to stop applying minoxidil after a month as the effect of minoxidil starts to appear after a month only. If one stops using it, the hair loss may start all over again and with much intensity.