Hair is composed of a protein called keratin which is produced in hair follicles on the outer layer of skin. As follicles produce new hair cells, old cells are being pushed out through the surface of the skin. The hair which we can see is actually a string of dead keratin cells. As people age, their rate of hair growth slows and causes natural hair loss. There may be also another reason for hair loss other than age.
- Hormones- Some of the hormones such as abnormal levels of androgens.
- Genes- Genes from both male and female parents may influence a person's approach to male or female pattern baldness.
- Stress, some types of illness and childbirth can cause temporary hair loss.
- Ringworm which is caused by a fungal infection can also cause hair loss.
- Some of the drugs, including chemotherapy drugs used for treating cancer, blood thinners, beta-adrenergic blockers and birth control pills cause temporary hair loss.
- Burns, head injuries and X-rays can cause temporary hair loss
- Diet- A low-protein diet or severe calorie-restricted diet can also cause temporary hair loss.
Rogaine and Propecia are the only drugs approved by the FDA to treat pattern baldness which is the hair loss resulting from hereditary causes. Rogaine is a topical solution that is applied by directly rubbing it onto the scalp where hair growth is desired. Propecia is the first pill that can treat male pattern hair loss. Permanent hair loss can also be treated by hair replacement procedures such as hair transplant methods and also by doing scalp reduction. The type of hair loss, as well as the patient's circumstances and desires, determine which hair replacement procedures are most suitable.
Dr. Viral Desai is the director and founder of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery & Laser Super Specialties in Mumbai. He is also the founder, promoter and Medical Director of Direct Hair Implantation (DHI) Hair Restoration Technique in India. He is known for giving the best results in all the procedures related to hair regrowth.
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