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Doctors refer to hair loss with a term known as alopecia.
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Hair loss is suffered by both men and women and the severity of hair loss varies from person to person. It is normal to lose hair if it is in the vicinity of 50-200 strands per day. Studies show that lost hair grows quickly, however this is not the case with some people, as their body fail to grow enough hair that can be replaced with the new ones. Hair loss can affect a person psychologically, as it affects body image and self esteem.
Hair grows from hair follicles on the scalp. The lost hair is replaced by the new one within three month interval time. This is the normal hair cycle that continues throughout the human life.
A person can suffer hair loss in varying degrees. It is important to note that different people suffer from different types of hair loss with underlying severity.
Types of hair loss:
Androgenetic alopecia:
It is termed as male pattern of hair loss. In this case men lose their hair in a definitive pattern which can be microscopically seen on the scalp. This type of hair loss is blamed on male hormone androgens, and genetics. Women also suffer from this pattern of hair loss, but their percentage is far less when compared with men.
Androgenetic alopecia disrupts the normal hair growth cycle where lost hair are replaced with new ones. In this case the new hair which grows is very thin when compared with the previous one. Due to which you get new hair but very fine and short which are weak and more vulnerable to accidental hair loss while combing or bathing.
Why it develops is still unknown, however studies have suggested that over active immune system is responsible for this condition.
Scarring Alopecia:
It is a condition which is not very common. In this condition the hair follicles are permanently damaged, and there is no chance of renewed hair growth. It can be prevented if treatment is followed with early diagnosis.
Tinea capitis:
In this condition the hair is lost due to a fungal infection on the scalp. It is often known as scalp ringworm and it affects children more than adults. It can be easily treated with the help of anti-fungal medicines.
Certain medical conditions like thyroid diseases, high blood pressure, heart problems can cause rapid hair loss. Patients undergoing chemotherapy report loss of scalp hair. Pregnancy can also cause hair loss.
Hair loss treatment:
It is important to visit a doctor if you suffer from hair loss, as seen in many cases that hair loss can occur due to other medical complications.
For normal hair stimulation you can use Alpecin After Shampoo Liquid, as it is designed to regenerate thin hair. Your doctor may recommend Pilfood Hair & Nail Capsules to boost keratin absorption in the blood.
You must remember that hair loss is only permanent if the hair root is permanently damaged.
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