Good health does not always mean good hair. Some people who
are considered extremely healthy may have a bad head hair due to
various reasons. Losing hair is common problem amongst many people in
today’s modern society. Chemicals in shampoo and conditioner, medication
for high blood pressure, diabetes, chemotherapy, stress, and genes are
all factors that work against healthy hair.
Montreal International Clinics are experts in hair loss prevention, treating both men and women. At our Dubai Hair Loss Clinic,
our specialist doctors use many methods to re-grow, or transplant hair
onto patients that experience excessive hair loss. Hair Transplant is
however the last resort, after considering non-invasive, topical
treatments and medications.
There are many reasons and causes for hair loss.
It is normal to lose an average of 100 hair strands a day. Rolling on
your pillow, showering, combing, blow-drying, hair clips/bands and
hairstyles will cause you to lose a certain amount of hair each day.
Aside from daily routines there four known reasons for hair loss:
Hereditary
Losing hair due to your genetics is called androgenetic
alopecia. This happens if one or both parents carry this gene, although
the chances are higher when both have suffered a significant loss of
hair not related to any other type of disorder. Signs of hereditary hair
loss can start as early as in your 20’s and sometimes before. If you
have always had thin hair from childhood, it is likely that your hair
loss is hereditary.
Hormonal
This type of hair loss is seen mostly in women due the
extreme changes that their body goes through in a lifetime. Puberty,
pregnancy, menopause, or the use of birth control pills can cause
periodical or temporary hair loss.
Prescription Drugs
Many prescription drugs cause hair to fall or thin out.
Medications prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Acne, Cholesterol,
Depression, Cancer, and Arthritis; to name a few does cause significant
hair loss as a side effect.
Medical Conditions
Medical conditions and disorders such as Thyroid problems,
alopecia areata, skin infections and diseases such as lichen planus,
lupus, and scarring is mostly responsible for permanent hair loss.
Physical
Hair loss can also occur when a person loses weight or is
malnourished. Other factors like stress, post traumatic stress disorder,
hair products and certain hair styles causes a person to lose hair
rapidly. Weak or limp hair breaks off with excessive pulling and/or
physical stress.
Varying treatment options are available depending on the
cause and amount of hair loss experienced. Topical gels and ointments
stimulate hair growth when hair loss occurs due to certain medications,
hormonal conditions, or physical reasons. Doctors will also ensure that
patients are on the right diet, and prescribe hair growth pills that
contain nutrients required for healthy growth. If you lose hair due to a
medical condition, or hereditary, hair transplant might be considered.
The hair loss specialists at Montreal International Clinics
will examine each patient’s medical history and genetics before
deciding on the best treatment option for excessive hair loss. Each
patient is different, and the diet must also be considered in the
treatment of hair loss.
