Hair loss is becoming a major concern among people these days, especially men. Hair loss in scientific terms is known as alopecia or baldness. It can be caused due to hormonal issues, stress, thyroid, genetic issues, malnutrition, iron deficiency, chemotherapy, and autoimmune disorder.
If you are struggling with hair loss, don’t worry you are not alone. There are many people out there in the world who are dealing with the same. What’s essential here is to find the reason behind this excessive hair loss so that you can get started with the treatment.
Since there are many reasons for this hair fall thus it would be better to consult a dermatologist before starting any treatment. A dermatologist will examine and analyze the cause behind the hair loss and will suggest treatment accordingly. There are various ways to get tested to find the reason behind hair loss such as scalpy biopsy, pull test and blood tests also.
Once you figure out the root cause of hair thinning, now you can take up the treatment suggested by the dermatologist. The advancement in medical science has led to the development of many advanced techniques which can permanently treat the problem of hair loss.
Read this article to know about those techniques.
Techniques to get rid of hair fall
Everyone loves to have long, shiny and thick hair. But not everyone is fortunate enough to get it naturally. Most people suffer from hair loss due to excessive air pollution, poor lifestyle, unhealthy diet, irregular sleeping pattern and genetics. Some home remedies might help in giving relief from hair fall but they are not the permanent solution for hair fall.
If you are willing to spend a good amount of money to get back your hair then you can opt for the below-mentioned treatment. However, make sure to consult your doctor before going for any one of them.
Hair Transplant:
A hair transplant is a most popular yet very expensive method of treating the hair loss problem. In this, some hair follicles are removed from the back of the scalp and then they are transplanted in the area of baldness. An extracting equipment is used to extract the hair follicles and a transplantation pen is used to implant the hair follicles in the area of hair loss. You will have to wait for three months for the new hair growth and at least one year to see visible changes. This method is completely painless and is categorized under cosmetic surgery.
There are two well-known process of hair transplant which includes- Direct hair implantation and Follicular Unit extraction
Direct Hair Implantation-
DHI is the advanced version of FUE in which an implantation pen named Choi Implanter pen is used to do the implantation on the bald area. This process is completely safe and leaves no scars on the scalp.
Follicular Unit Extraction-
FUE is a hair transplant surgery in which the strip of the skin is removed and the graft is extracted. Further, the graft(hair follicles) is implanted into the bald area by making channels using micro blades.
PRP Treatment:
PRP treatment stands for platelet-rich plasma therapy. This treatment follows three steps. In step one the blood of the person is withdrawn, next, it is processed and lastly, it is injected back into the scalp. PRP triggers the growth of natural hair and maintains it by enhancing the blood flow to the hair follicle. It also helps in increasing the thickness of the hair shaft.
GFC or Growth Factor Concentrate:
GFC or Growth Factor concentrate is another method to promote hair growth. It is one of the best treatments for people who have lost their hair because of hormonal issues. In this treatment, the activated growth factor is taken from the platelets of the candidate’s blood and injected into the scalp. This growth factor concentrate is injected into the roots of the hair and thus stimulating hair growth.
Stem cells:
Another method of treating hair loss is the stem cell technique. In this, the stem cells are isolated from the person’s tissue and after processing in the laboratory are injected back into the area of hair loss. Stem cell possess the potential to develop into different cell lines and thus plays a crucial role in healing and promoting natural growth,
Robotic hair transplant:
A robotic hair transplant is an automated method of hair transplant in which a robotic arm extracts the hair follicle and implants them back in the bald area. This process is painless without any discomfort. The greatest advantage of this method is that it is speedy, precise, has less risk of hair follicle damage and uses artificial intelligence algorithms and advanced technology.
Wrap up-
Hair loss is emerging as a national issue among people of all ages, especially men. Earlier it was hereditary or genetic issues but now pollution, stress, poor lifestyle, sleep cycle, imbalance diet etc. has added to it. People living in urban areas are more prone to hair loss and balding.
However, permanent solutions for hair fall are available, but it is quite expensive. If you are dealing with thinning of hair then make sure to consult a dermatologist and then proceed with the treatment.
