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Hair loss – causes, effective treatments


TL;DR:

  • Causes of Hair Loss: Poor hair care (tight hairstyles, teasing, heat, chemicals), dietary deficiencies (protein, iron, zinc), hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause, thyroid issues, DHT in men), stress, medications, scalp conditions (fungal infections, inflammation), UV exposure, and weather (salt/chlorine water).
  • Solutions: Address causes first; focus on proper diet, supplements (vitamins: A, B, C, E, biotin), topical treatments (minoxidil, castor oil), home remedies (egg, avocado masks, scalp massage), or medications (finasteride for men).
  • Medical Treatments: FUE hair transplant, stem cell therapy, platelet-rich plasma, and scalp carboxytherapy.
  • COVID-19 Hair Loss: Related to fever, stress, meds, dehydration, and vitamin loss; treatable with care, vitamins, and medical therapies.

Excessive hair loss can cause a lot of complexes, both among women and men. It is a problem that affects not only the elderly, but also the young. The causes of baldness can be many. Therefore, if you notice excessive hair loss, it is worth consulting a specialist to prevent the progression of baldness and visible thinning of hair as soon as possible. So what is worth knowing about hair loss?

Causes of hair loss

Hair falls out for each of us and every day. This is a natural phenomenon. However, if you notice that your hair is falling out in significant amounts, it may indicate a serious problem. Hair loss and the causes of this phenomenon are issues that bother many people. Often, excessive hair loss can be caused by poor hair care, of which we ourselves are guilty. For those with long hair, putting the hair up too tightly and frequently in a ponytail or bun can strain the scalp and lead to damage and weakened hair. In addition, teasing the hair, brushing it forcefully and frequent coloring also contribute to mechanical damage. It should also be remembered that high temperatures, inappropriate hair styling products and cosmetics with chemical compositions significantly weaken hair follicles and can cause excessive hair loss. In addition, diet has a major impact on the condition of hair. If there is a deficiency of protein, amino acids, or iron and zinc supplied with food, diffuse alopecia can occur. Excessive hair loss Hormonal disorders are another cause of excessive hair loss. You may especially notice hair loss after pregnancy, when hormone activity, especially estrogen, is increased. It is also worth bearing in mind that hormonal disorders can cause hair loss in men. This is related to the production of testosterone and its transformation into its active form DHT, which weakens and destroys hair follicles. In addition, hormonal disorders are associated with thyroid disease, menopause and after discontinuation of birth control pills. Excessive hair loss is also influenced by stress and medications used, such as anticoagulants, cytostatic or immunopressors. Inflammation of the scalp caused, for example, by ringworm or disease, also prevents normal hair growth, so that thinning of the amount of hair is apparent. Androgenic hair loss in men It also turns out that the weather, or rather weather conditions, have a big impact on the condition of our hair. Frequent soaking of hair in salt and chlorinated water greatly accelerates hair loss. In addition, long and frequent exposure of hair to UV rays dries it out and weakens it.

How to deal with hair loss?

There are many ways to deal with hair loss, but in order to effectively fight baldness, it is necessary to know the causes. Only then can hair loss be effectively treated. The first step to strengthen hair in people who do not care about a balanced diet or have been exposed to chronic stress is proper supplementation. However, along with supplementation, attention should be paid to the meals consumed. To reverse the process of hair loss, the diet should not only be balanced for a while. You can also reach for hair loss shampoo or professional preparations. These include minoxidil used as a liquid to be rubbed into the scalp. For hair loss in men caused by the conversion of testosterone to DHT, finasteride administered orally is used. You can also opt for home remedies for hair loss, which include drinking black turnip juice, a scalp mask made of avocado or eggs and flaxseed. All of these methods provide the hair with large amounts of vitamins and proteins that positively affect the condition of the hair. To enhance the effects of homemade masks, you can use derma rollers equipped with small needles that prick the scalp, facilitating the penetration of nutrients into the deeper layers of the skin. A manual scalp massage can also be helpful, but you need to know how to do it properly. The massage should last a few minutes and be performed in circular motions. It stimulates the scalp and hair follicles and improves their condition. During the massage you can use castor oil, which is rich in vitamin E and fatty acids that have a positive effect on hair growth.

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What vitamins does the hair need?

For healthy strong and shiny hair, it needs a proper diet. Essential vitamins for hair are:

  • Vitamin A – retinol is a very important ingredient in hair pills, as it affects the proper metabolism of the skin's horny epithelial cells, which include the keratinized cells of the hair matrix.
  • B vitamins – are directly involved in the physiological processes of hair growth and protect the hair from disease.
  • Vitamin E – gives hair a shiny and silky appearance, ensures good blood circulation, protects hair follicles from the harmful effects of free radicals.
  • Vitamin H – biotin, prevents balding and graying of hair.
  • Vitamin C – is responsible for the proper development of collagen, which affects the condition of hair.

What to use for hair loss?

First of all, you need to supply your body with all the vitamins mentioned above. This can be done by taking the right vitamin supplements for hair. In order for them to be healthy and nourished, a balanced diet is necessary. Mineral-based supplements will also provide the needed iron, zinc copper and silicon. Anything for hair loss can have an effective effect, it must be matched to the individual's needs and deficiencies in the body. A remedy for hair loss, in addition to the right vitamins, should contain natural ingredients with mild effects.

Elements in line with nature are, of course, herbs. Herbal plants are one of the best sources of active substances that show affinity with the structure and compounds found in the skin and hair. Indispensable herbs for hair are:

  • ginseng root – strengthens, stimulates hair follicles, improves circulation,
  • rumianum – soothes irritation and disinfects,
  • burdock root – has astringent, anti-dandruff properties, reduces shedding and greasiness,
  • sage – inhibits hair loss and greasiness, fights dandruff, has anti-inflammatory properties,
  • Indian bhringraj – counteracts hair loss and stimulates hair growth,
  • mustard – has anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties, moisturizes,
  • field horsetail – strengthens hair, accelerates hair growth, prevents hair loss, stimulates scalp circulation,
  • birch leaves and bark – inhibits sebum production, accelerates hair growth and prevents hair loss.

Hair loss pills, which contain the above plant ingredients and relevant vitamins and minerals in their composition, can significantly improve the condition of hair and have no harmful effect.

What if the above methods do not work?

Hair loss and treatment of this condition often requires a professional approach. That's why it's a good idea to schedule a consultation with a specialist, who will be able to recommend other therapeutic treatments in addition to medications such as finasteride and minoxidil. However, before this happens, the scalp should undergo a trichological examination. Based on it, the condition of the hair follicles can be deduced and the appropriate treatment can be selected. In treatment of alopecia a big role is played by aesthetic medicine, which offers effective treatments. One of them is mezotherapy of the head. It involves injecting the scalp. Using small needles, nutrients are injected under the skin to stimulate hair follicles to grow again. **As a result, hair loss is halted and new hair growth can be seen. A similar method that also involves injecting a nutrient under the scalp is platelet-rich plasma.

TOP 4 hair treatments

There are many causes of hair loss, treatment options and hair care methods. Therefore, it is best to consult a specialist about the problem. Inadequate treatment often ends in considerable expense and lack of results. It is possible to take advantage of several effective treatments, because with them even genetic baldness can be overcome with a properly selected treatment.

  1. FUE hair transplantation involves the point harvesting of 0.7 to 0.9 millimeter-diameter sections of skin from the occipital region, which contain hair follicles. These are then placed in areas where there is less or no hair.
  2. Stem cell treatment also involves taking very small sections of skin from the back of the scalp. The next step is to create a suspension that contains progenitor cells, growth factors and stem cells. The preparation thus prepared is injected into the patient's scalp.
  3. Platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair loss, which involves drawing tens of milliliters of blood from the patient, which is subjected to centrifugation. In this way, platelet-rich plasma is obtained. The main component of the obtained raw material is growth factor, which is responsible for cell regeneration and rapid growth. After proper preparation, the plasma is injected into the scalp. By centrifuging the blood, it is also possible to obtain fibrin. The treatments of scalp injections with fibrin or plasma perfectly support the hair transplantation procedure.
  4. Scalp Carboxytherapy is used to treat baldness, hair loss and psoriasis. CO2 (carbon dioxide) is injected under the skin, creating an effect of increasing microcirculation and oxygenation of cells and hair follicles. VEGF growth factors are created, which stimulate the renewal and growth of new hair.

The selection of the appropriate treatment method should be preceded by an extensive patient interview and examination. If the factors causing excess hair loss are poor diet or improperly selected cosmetics used for hair care, the fight against hair loss will be simpler. On the other hand, in the case of hormonal disorders, professional treatment based on prescription drugs or aesthetic medicine procedures is necessary.

Hair loss is not only caused by genetic conditions. Recently, many people have been observing the unpleasant effects of Covid-19 virus, an acute infectious disease involving the respiratory system. According to numerous studies conducted on the subject, up to 25% of coronavirus survivors (especially women) experience moderate to severe hair loss. This usually takes place in the 2nd to 3rd month after the condition has resolved. The trouble is serious because it involves a very large amount of lost hair, weakens its structure and causes visible thinning on the crown of the head.

Why is hair loss observed after Covid-19?

The primary causes of telogen hair loss are mainly related to:

  • high fever,
  • severe stress caused by the disease and its course,
  • taking certain medications,
  • lack of sufficient vitamins, which are needed for proper hair growth,
  • weakening of the body,
  • dehydration of the body,
  • hormonal changes.

As a result of telogen alopecia, hair follicles are not permanently damaged or inflamed. Therefore, this process can be prevented with proper care and supplementation of essential vitamins. In addition, with the right treatments in the field of aesthetic medicine and transplantation, you can effectively stop hair loss and promote intensive new hair growth.

Conclusion

Hair loss impacts many people for various reasons, from poor care to medical issues. Addressing the root cause is key—whether through better nutrition, targeted treatments, or medical therapies. From vitamins to advanced options like mesotherapy, solutions exist. Seek help early to prevent worsening. Healthy, strong hair starts with understanding and care.