Hello STEMSOCIAL Society! It is a great pleasure for me to share my blog about a common problem HAIR LOSS
. It is most commonly present in older adults but can occur at any age including children. According to American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), loss of 50 to 100 hair per day is called hair loss. There are almost 100, 000 hair on your head, so loss of 30 to 50 hair is not detectable. New hair replaced the loss hair. This is one of the most important and common disorder that Dermatologist diagnose and treat
CAUSES
. HEREDITARY hair loss is most important and prevalent cause of hair loss. In man it is call male pattern hair loss, in female it is called female pattern hair loss. In medical term it's called androgenic hair loss. Genes that control hair growth and defective and inherited in next generation causes stoppage of hair growth leading to baldness. Age is also a factor
Others factors including
Stress
Pregnancy
Illness
Hormonal imbalance
Scalp infection
Certain drugs
Psoriasis infection
STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)
Thyroid diseases
Vitamin and minerals deficiency like
Biotin, iron, zinc
Friction
Poison
Imbalance diet.
Contaminated water
SIGN AND SYMPTOMS
First noticeable sign is widening part or less fullness. Gradual thinning of hair on your head. Occurrence of bald patches. Millions of people develop such symptoms. These signs may be obscured for many months. Hair loss can occur on your eyebrows, beard, nose hair, pubic hair, head.
Some people lose all body hair. Redness, swelling, fungal infection,
Can be present. Loose hair can be present, itching is also a symptoms.
TYPES OF HAIR LOSS
Androgenic Alopecia due to hormonal imbalance. It has two types male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss. , Alopecia Areata due to Autoimmune disorder, Anagen Effluvium due to radiation or chemotherapy, Telogen Effluvium due to emotional stress or certain illness, Tinea Capitis due to ringworm infection, Traction Alopecia due to pressure and tension on head,
DIAGNOSIS
There are many causes of hair loss. So we have to roll out other causes to make a diagnosis. Health Professional is important for diagnosis not self study. He will take your history including your present illness, any autoimmune disease, androgenic, fraction, family history, medical and surgical history. He will do complete examinations of your body. Then special investigation, he will ask for lab test. After all this, he will be able to make a diagnosis. Diagnosis is most important thing in medical life because treatment depends on diagnosis. If he will make false diagnosis then treatment will not help you you to eradicate the disorder
TREATMENT
Effective treatment depends on the diagnosis and finding the cause. Certain medications are use for hair growth which are very effective. Certain types of injection are also available for hair growth. PRP therapy is very famous now. Hair transplant is also a best option but require care.
Laser therapy can be use for hair growth. Certain vitamins and minerals and be given to stimulate hair growth. Wigs can be use as alternative. There are numerous ways for hair growth but effectiveness depends on finding the cause of hair loss
Hope, this blog will be informative for you.
Thank you everyone
REFERENCE AND LINKS
https://www.healthline.com/health/hair-loss#diagnosis
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hair-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20372926
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/causes/18-causes
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Much informative article, @aqib0465 you are improving a lot. Hair loss is big issue with me. After reading your post, I came to know how I can save my my head from more hair fall. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks @aslamrer for appreciation. Yes hair loss is very common these days but treatment are also available, take balanced diet, vitamins and minerals and live a stress reduce life
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As someone who has struggled with hair thinning, reading about the causes and treatment options felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Your compassionate approach and thorough explanations reassured me that I'm not alone in this journey. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and offering hope to those dealing with this common problem. Your efforts are truly appreciated
Thank you for your appreciation, yes many people are facing these hair loss issues, feel stress free
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This is highly informative, I have always considered most causes of hair lose to be as a result of aging. Though I knew it could also be hereditary. Thanks for sharing this educative post.
Thank you, yes there are many causes of hair loss genetics, vitamin and mineral deficiency, hormonal imbalance
I think stress is hitting me hard that's why I am facing hair fall. This ratio of hair fall is increasing and I am worried about it.
Yes brother stress is common factor in hair loss in this stressful era, don't worry and try to reduce stress by physical activities