
Hair Solution
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symptoms of Alopecia?
What are the causes of hair loss?
Some of the common causes of hair loss:
Androgenic AlopeciaHereditary hair loss, most common cause of hair loss. It usually happens gradually. Some people might experience hair loss as early as puberty, others might not notice symptoms until their middle ages.
Female pattern baldness often results in thinning all over the scalp. Male pattern baldness typically involves progressive hair loss above the temple and thinning at the crown of the head, creating an “M” shape.
Alopecia Areata
It is an autoimmune condition that causes your immune system to attack hair follicles, resulting in bald patches that can range from small to large. In some cases, it might lead to total hair loss.
This is a rapid loss of hair, usually happens because of radiation treatment or chemotherapy.
Telogen EffluviumThis is a type of sudden hair loss that results from emotional or physical shock, like traumatic event, period of extreme stress or a serious illness.
It can also happen due to hormonal changes such as pregnancy, childbirth or menopause.
Ringworm of the scalp, is a fungal infection that can affect the scalp and hair shaft. It causes small bald patches that are scaly and itchy.
Traction AlopeciaThis is results from too much pressure and tension on the hair, often from wearing it in tight styles, like braids, ponytails, or buns.
What are the treatment options for hair loss?
There is a range of treatment options for hair loss, depending on what is causing your hair loss.
Types of hair loss treatment:
Medications such as topical solutions or prescription tablets.Aesthetic procedures such as platelet rich plasma, hair fillers or polynucleotides injectionHair Transplant Surgery