How to hair loss Diagnosis treatment
Diagnostics
Before making a judgement, your doctor will likely do a
physical exam and ask about your diet, hair care, medical history, and family
history. They can also perform the following tests:
Blood test. This
can help detect conditions that can cause hair loss.
Stretching test.
The doctor gently pulls out a few tresses to see how countless originated out.
This helps govern the stage of the shedding process.
Scalp biopsy. The
doctor takes samples of the skin or hair removed from the scalp to examine the
hair roots under a microscope. This can help regulate if an infection is
causing hair loss.
Optical microscopy.
The doctor examines the haircut at the base with a special instrument. Microscopy
helps to identify possible damage to the hair shaft.
Care
There are some effective hair loss treatments available. You
may be able to stop hair loss, or at least slow it down. In some cases, such as
patchy alopecia (alopecia areata), hair can grow back without treatment within
a year. Hair loss treatments include medications and surgery.
Medicines
If hair loss is caused by a pre-existing condition,
treatment for the condition is necessary. If a certain medicine is causing hair
loss, your doctor may advise you to stop using it for a few months.
There are medications available to treat typical (hereditary)
baldness. The most common options include:
Minoxidil (rogaine). Minoxidil is accessible over the
counter as a liquid, foam, and shampoo. For maximum effectiveness, apply to
scalp once a day for women and twice a day for men. Many people prefer lather
that is applied to damp hair.
Minoxidil products promote hair growth or slow the rate of
hair loss in many people, or both. At least six months of treatment is required
to prevent further hair loss and hair growth. It may take several more months
to regulate if the treatment is working for you. If it helps you, you will need
to keep taking it indefinitely in order to keep the benefit.
Possible side effects include scalp irritation and unwanted
hair growth on the adjacent face and hands.
Finasteride (Propecia). This is a prescription drug for men.
These are pills that are taken daily. Many men taking finasteride have
decreased hair loss and some may develop new hair growth. It can revenue
several months to make sure it's the right one for you. You will need to keep
taking it in order to maintain the benefits. Finasteride may not work for men
over 60.
Rare side effects of finasteride include decreased sexual desire and function, and an increased risk of prostate cancer. Pregnant or possibly prenatal women should avoid contact with crushed or broken tablets.
Other medicines. Other oral options include spironolactone
(karospir, aldactone) and dutasteride (avodart).
Surgery for hair
transplantation
The most common type of perpetual hair loss affects only the
top of the head. Hair transplant or hair restoration surgery can help you make the
most of the remaining hair.
During a hair transplant way, a dermatologist or improving
surgeon removes hair from the part of the head that has hair and relocates it
onto the bald spot. Each hair plate consists of one or more hairs (micro and
mini grafts). Sometimes a larger strip of skin is taken, containing several
groups of hair. This procedure does not require hospitalization, but it is
painful, so you will be given a sedative to ease the discomfort. Possible risks
include bleeding, bruising, swelling, then infection. Extra than one operation
may be required to achieve the desired effect. Over time, hereditary baldness
will continue to progress despite surgery.
