Hair Loss & Hair Recovery
Whether your hair loss is related to gender or illness there is help available.
Male Hair Loss
Male hair loss is usually attributable to genetics (Androgenetic Alopecia) and more specifically, to the conversion of the male hormone testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone – DHT. DHT decreases blood flow to the hair follicle causing hair density to progressively miniaturize. Early signs of this type of hair loss include:
- Receding Hair Line
- Thinning on Top
- Red Scalp
- Whispy and thin hair
Treatment for Male Hair Loss – 3 main approaches
- Medication – Prescription medications are available to help prevent hair loss. Most common are Propecia and Finasteride (generic) which work by blocking the conversion of DHT, essentially stopping the hair loss by 90%- 92% of the cases. Propecia and/or Finesteride can have a less than 5% chance of unwanted side effects including: decrease libido, decrease sperm count, and ED.
- Low-level laser therapy – laser therapy is the first completely holistic approach in stabilising the hair loss without any contraindications with using laser.
- Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) One of the newest tools for hair regeneration, PRP works by utilising the growth factors and protein present within the platelets (one of the components of blood).
Female Hair Loss
Typically, the first sign of female hair loss is the widening of the hair part on the top of the head. For women this commonly occurs on the top of the scalp, temples, and sides. This pattern is usually the first sign of a woman who is suffering female pattern hair loss due to the conversion of the hormone Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT is hormone known to constrict the blood flow to hair, causing hair shafts to miniaturise, follicles to dry, and hair will eventually stop growing. DHT also causes inflammation in the scalp causing a tenderness and itchiness.
Top Causes of Female Hair Loss:
- Genetics
- Hormones
- Pregnancy
- Stress
- Menopause
In order to correctly treat female hair loss we will need to first identify the cause, this can be achieved in your first, complimentary consultation.
Hair Loss from Chemotherapy
Cancer-related hair Loss is a well-known side effect for treatments. Treatments such as chemotherapy have a higher chance of causing hair loss in individuals. During chemotherapy all living cells come in contact with the drugs and hair will go into a dormancy to protect itself. During the dormant phase hair does not receive the proper protein and nutrients to thrive, as a result hair will stay in this stage until treatment is finished.
1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and 90% state that hair loss is one of the worst side effects.
Dr Anil’s Hair Recovery programme can help you restore your hair and your confidence.
