There are many methods, recommended medicines, lotions and shampoos that claim to bring back lost hair...
New ones are being added day by day. So what's the truth? When should we talk about hair loss?
We have an average of 100,000 strands of hair and the lifespan of one strand is 5 years on average. In other words, all of our hair is completely renewed every 5 years, and this is made possible by losing 50-100 strands of hair a day and replacing them with new ones. To talk about hair loss, daily loss must be more than 100 strands. No one counts the hair that falls out, but; Seeing more hairs than usual on the pillow, sink, comb, and the gradual decrease in hair volume should warn the person about this.
Why does our hair fall out?
There are many reasons for hair loss. These include
-Old age
-Genetic factors
-Nutrition disorders, especially iron and zinc deficiency
-Vegetarian diet
-Rapid weight loss
-Hormonal disorders
br /> -Thyroid gland diseases
-Some systemic diseases
-Febrile diseases
-Postpartum
-Stress, tension, sudden and severe sadness
-Overdose of vitamin A intake
-Cancer drugs and some drugs
-Fungal diseases of the scalp
-Genetic, male pattern hair loss seen in half of men are the most common causes.
Treatment Where should we apply for hair loss?
Hair loss cannot be treated unless the main cause of hair loss is eliminated and the disease, if any, is diagnosed. Therefore, the first thing a person complaining of hair loss should do is to consult a dermatologist.
As a result of the examination, the source of the problem is found and treated.
-If there is a fungal or microbial disease, the treatment is arranged.
- In the examinations, thyroid If there are signs of diseases, their treatment is carried out together with an endocrinologist.
-It is possible to achieve shiny and thick hair again as a result of treatment of iron, zinc, vitamin and mineral deficiencies and nutritional disorders.
-If hair loss is not related to any disease; It is also possible to treat genetic, stress-related or male pattern hair loss.
Hair mesotherapy and PRP
Vitamin injection is applied to the roots of the hair with very thin needles. Giving nutrients, minerals and nutrients to the hair follicles is called hair mesotherapy. Approximately 10 sessions at 1-2 week intervals are sufficient to nourish and revitalize the follicles.
PRP is a fairly new method. Cell regenerating substances obtained from the person's own blood are injected into the hair follicles an average of 6 times at 2-4 week intervals, stimulating weak and lazy follicles.
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