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Female Pattern Baldness
1. What leads to Female Pattern Hair Loss?
Female pattern hair loss occurs when women experience hair thinning /hair loss in a specific pattern on their scalp.
- Hormonal Imbalance
- Ageing
- Genetics
- Child Birth
- Stress
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Crash Dieting
Unlike male-pattern baldness, female-pattern baldness is an over-all thinning which maintains the normal hairline.
2. What are the symptoms of Hair Loss in women?
- When you comb or brush your hair, a lot more than normal is left in the comb
- There is hair on your comb, in your bathroom, on pillows etc
- Your hair looks visibly thinner
- Patches of scalp are seen
Male hair loss affects forehead or crown area of the head while, female hair loss causes thinning on the top of the scalp. You may gradually see it becoming wider.
3. Diagnosis for Female Pattern Hair loss
Blood tests:
These are used to check for conditions such as thyroid disorders or low iron levels that could be related to hair loss.
Light microscopy:
Your doctor may use a specialized microscope with light to examine your hair closely for any abnormalities in the hair shaft.
Pull test:
This involves gently pulling on a small section of hair to determine how many strands are shed, which helps assess hair loss severity.
Scalp examination:
By examining your scalp, your doctor can look for signs of infections, inflammation, and pinpoint areas where hair loss is occurring.
Biopsy:
In this procedure, small samples of skin from your scalp are taken for further examination in a laboratory to diagnose the cause of hair loss accurately.
4. Self Care during Female Pattern Hair loss
The distress caused by hairloss sometimes makes people try quick hacks like
1. Taking supplements
2. Changing Hair styles
3. Buy new products that claim to regrow hair
However, this does not address the root cause of the problem. There are about 7 primary Causes like (hormonal imbalance, crash dieting, genetics, child birth etc) and the solution has to be based on the concern. If quick hacks are tried without correctly understanding the problem it can lead to further damaging hair.
5. Best practices to manage your Hair loss in a scientific manner
- Take an appointment with a certified Dermatologist with atleast 5- 10 years of experience.
- Wash and condition your hair with milder products in a gentler way.
- Don’t do hot oil treatments, they damage the gentle hair follicle.
- Stop any chemical hair treatments for some time.
- Destress yourself with meditation and walks in fresh air
6. Treatments for Hair fall/ Hair loss / Hair thinning
Klarity Skin Clinic has 10 advance Hair care services for different kinds of Hair concerns.
1. Platelet Rich Plasma – Non-Surgical Hair Restoration
A small amount of your blood is taken and processed in a centrifuge to extract plasma containing growth factors derived from platelets. This plasma is then injected into the scalp through tiny micro-injections. The growth factors stimulate growth of hair follicles, thereby increasing the thickness and density of the hair on the scalp. Results are seen after the first session itself, mainly in the form of reduction in active hair fall.
It usually takes a few sessions before one can see improvement in thickness and the density of hair.
It might be used alone or with other hair loss treatments. Typically, our dermatologist would include a medical treatment alongside PRP to enhance results.
2. Mesotherapy – Rich Nutrition to enhance Hair Quality
Mesotherapy is a rejuvenation technique that uses micro injections of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, antioxidants, and plant extracts to rejuvenate, hair quality, as well as promote new hair growth.
A blend containing amino acids, biotin, vitamins, and minerals is applied to encourage the natural growth and renewal of hair.
These help to promote hair growth. This treatment is particularly useful in reducing hair fall in acute telogen effluvium. Additionally, the nutrient-rich blend enhances the hair’s quality.
3. Scalp Peel – Scalp Exfoliation for Healthy Hair
This treatment involves application of a peel solution on the scalp under supervision of our dermatologist. This causes exfoliation that helps to remove excess dead skin cells, oil and dandruff.
Regular scalp exfoliation improves the blood circulation to the scalp and helps to maintain healthier, shinier hair from the roots to the tips
4. Bio- Stimulation – Boosts Nutrition Absorption for Hair Growth
The low level laser light has a unique ability to be absorbed by the molecules of the hair follicles and stimulate them. This helps to shift follicles into the Anagen or the growth phase. The increased blood flow caused by laser, helps to increase the delivery of nutrients to the hair follicles. This treatment can be done by itself. But, more often, it is combined with other treatments like mesotherapy, PRP, etc.
It helps to promote regrowth in cases of telogen effluvium as well as androgenetic alopecia
5. Hair Threads – Increased Blood Circulation leads to Growth around Hair Follicles
Polydioxanone or PDO threads are a popular treatment option for facial rejuvenation and facial contouring.
PDO monofilaments are very thin threads made of this synthetic absorbable material. Embedding these threads into the scalp (Thread embedding therapy) has recently gained popularity as a treatment for hair loss and has shown promising results. The threads work on the same principle as dermaroller and microneedling. Controlled wounding of the skin causes increase in the circulation and release of growth factors around the hair follicles. It activates fibroblasts and elastin and also increases hair growth related gene expression
The results can be seen in 2-3 months after a single therapy
6. Botox for Hair Growth – It makes your Hair look Full & Lustrous
While botox has no direct effect on the regrowth or regeneration of hair follicles, injection of botox into the scalp, relaxes the muscles in the dermis, thus allowing releasing the pressure on the micro-vasculature. This in turn, increases the circulation in the scalp, thus allowing higher amount of nutrients to reach the follicles. The increased circulation may also wash out the accumulated DHT in the scalp, thus reducing the signal for miniaturization of the follicles.
It can be combined with other treatments and results are evident in 3-4 months
7. Scalp Micropigmentation – Pigments cover Thinning or Scale Show
SMP stands for Scalp Micropigmentation, an advanced cosmetic technique used for pigmentation or camouflage purposes.
It is an extremely intricate procedure that involves placing of microdots of pigment amongst existing hair to replicate natural hair.
SMP is a solution of choice to cover or fill in thinning hair and to reduce scalp show. It can help to create a fuller look on the scalp by creating a camouflage with the existing hair follicles.
8. Biocell Treatment – Regulates Hair Cell cycles for Hair Growth
Biocell hair serum treatment promotes hair follicle cell proliferation and follicular vascularization to stimulate hair growth. The serum contains stem cell secreting and stimulating cytokines like VEGF, PDGF, HGF, FGF, etc. Thus, this treatment utilizes body’s own stem cells and their stimulation by cytokine messengers to repair and regenerate tissue. It increases the proliferation of dermal papilla and epithelial cells through modulation of cell cycles.
9. Regenera Activa – Micrografts stimulate Scalp for Hair Growth
It is a revolutionary and innovative system for obtaining, processing and administering micro-grafts in order to stimulate hair growth. One of the latest and most innovative treatments for treating hair loss and thinning in men as well as women,
Regenera Activa is a 3 step procedure-
- 3 punch biopsy samples are taken from the nape of the neck, under local anaesthesia
- The samples collected are subjected to mechanical processing in a specialized device and growth factors that have regenerative abilities are isolated from the tissue
- The suspension prepared is injected by mesotherapy into the scalp to stimulate regeneration of follicles.
The treatment needs only one session and the results can be appreciated in 1-2 months. Depending on the severity of hair loss, this can be combined with other treatments as recommended by the doctor.
The procedure may be repeated after a year or longer depending on the results
10. Imperial Sheen – Restores Natural Balance of Hair
Imperial sheen includes a range of hair spa services, that along with the pampering element, provide nourishment and restore natural balance of essential hair and scalp components, thus improving the quality of your hair.
The services are highly customized at every step so as to help improve your specific concern.
The customization allows us to choose from active ingredients that help various scalp and shaft issues like dandruff, sensitive scalp, hair fall, dry brittle hair, frizzy hair, coloured hair, over treated hair, etc.
7. Dermatologist Care and Clinic Follow ups
Dermatologist care and clinic follow-ups are crucial for effectively addressing hair fall issues.
Examination
The initial consultation with a dermatologist is essential as it involves a thorough examination of the scalp and hair follicles, often supplemented by diagnostic tests like blood work or scalp biopsies if necessary. This comprehensive evaluation helps identify specific factors contributing to hair fall and guides the dermatologist in recommending appropriate treatments.
Follow up
Follow-up appointments are integral to monitoring the progress of treatment interventions. Dermatologists may prescribe medications to promote hair growth or recommend topical treatments for scalp conditions like alopecia areata. Regular follow-ups allow dermatologists to assess the response to these treatments, evaluate any side effects, and make adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
Guidance on Hair Care Practices
Furthermore, dermatology clinic follow-ups provide an opportunity for patients to receive ongoing education and guidance on hair care practices that support treatment effectiveness. This may include advice on proper hair care routines, dietary adjustments to support hair health, and strategies to manage stress, which can impact hair growth.
Tracking Progress
In cases where advanced treatments like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy or hair transplantation are considered, follow-up appointments are crucial to track recovery progress, ensure optimal results, and address any concerns or complications that may arise.
Improving Scalp & Hair Health with a long term Hair Care Routine
Overall, dermatologist care and clinic follow-ups offer a structured approach to managing hair fall by combining expert diagnosis, personalized treatment plans, and continuous monitoring. This collaborative effort between dermatologists and patients helps maximize the chances of achieving successful outcomes in hair regrowth and restoration, ultimately improving both scalp health and overall well-being.
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