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Everybody will experience some degree of trouble with his or her hair or scalp at some time; we include some names of a few of the common disorders below. However, in order to treat your hair and scalp effectively we would recommend that you have a diagnosis made as soon as possible by one of our experienced trichologists. Close examination of the hair and scalp and a thorough check of your medical history will allow us to diagnose your problem correctly and recommend the correct treatment. Complaints of the hair and scalp are very common and we would always recommend that you treat any problem as soon as it appears as a minor problem can develop into a more serious condition if left untreated. Early diagnosis will give us the best possible opportunity to help you by providing you with the most effective and up-to-date trichological medication. Complaints of the hair and scalp are very common and we would always recommend that you treat any problem as soon as it appears. Hair Loss & Thinning Hereditary:
Androgenetic thinning (FPB)Female pattern balding
Androgenetic thinning (MPB)Male pattern balding
Alopecia:
Alopecia areata
Alopecia universalis
Alopecia totalis
Physical:
Traction alopecia
Friction alopecia
Weathering (trichorrhexis nodosa)
Other Disorders:
Late onset thinning (age related)
Diffuse thinning
Telogen effluvium
Pseudopelade
Anaemia
Hormone imbalance
Thyroid
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Fibroids
Scalp Disorders
Genetic:
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic eczema
Pityrisias simplex (dandruff)
Pityriasis amiantecea
Psoriasis
Acne necrotici milaris
Infection:
Folliculitis
Folliculitis decalvans
Mycotic Infection
Other Disorders:
Pruritis
Seborrhoea
Seborrhoeic cyst
HAIR LOSS AND SCALP TREATMENT
What causes hair loss?
Alopecia is the general medical term for hair loss, and it has many different causes. Normal human hairs can be classified according to their phases of growth. Anagen is the growing stage of hair, while telogen is the sleeping stage of hair. About 80 percent of the hairs in the human scalp are growing hairs and about 20 percent of them are sleeping hairs. It has been estimated that the scalp normally contains about 100,000 hairs. Therefore, the average number of hairs that can be lost in a day is about 100. Contrary to popular belief, neither shaving nor hormonal changes, such as menstruation, has any effect upon hair growth. Hair loss can be broken down into several different types, including alopecia areata (temporary hair loss in a coin-shaped patch), telogen effluvium (temporary hair loss secondary to a stressor on the system), and androgenetic alopecia (male-pattern hair loss). For the purposes of our discussion, we will
focus on male-pattern hair loss. It generally shows itself in the 20s or early 30s by gradual loss of hair,chiefly on the top of the head and in the angles at the frontal hairline. There are several different patterns to this hair loss, but male-pattern hair loss is the most frequently encountered type. The exact mechanisms are still unknown. We have no doubt, however, that inherited factors and the effect of androgens (male hormones) on the hair are most responsible.
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or Alopecia is an affliction normally associated with older men, but now it is commonly being found in women and also children. There is a normal amount of hair loss that everyone experiences which is nothing to worry about. This is then solved by the natural growing of hair to replace those that have fallen out.
Years ago the main reason for hair loss was attributed to stress - meaning that the commonest gender affected were males holding high positions in companies. Their stressful jobs were given as the reason for their hair loss (and other conditions such as heart disease and high blood pressure). Stress is still one of the main causes of hair loss but it affects all genders and all age groups so that now younger people and women are also becoming commonly afflicted. Younger people are under so much pressure nowadays from their families, friends and school or college that their hormones together with alcohol and drug abuse can affect their hair growth. Women are having to juggle day jobs, managing the home and looking after their children so stress levels are higher than ever before. So, the companies providing and hair loss products have had to rethink and redesign their hair loss solutions.
Possible other that have been muted includes genetics (genes passed on through families (if a father was bald, chances are his son will also be bald), bad diet (not eating healthily and drinking too much alcohol), smoking and certain medications (side effects). Some feel that their bad diet combined with a lack of exercise constitutes an un-healthy lifestyle which has contributed to affecting their hair re-growth, i.e. that any hair lost naturally doesn't have the nutrients required to replace that hair at a normal rate so the re-growth takes longer and sometimes not at all.
If you are experiencing a considerable loss of hair or you feel that your normal hair loss has increased, then you must ensure you visit your doctor or physician to assess you. It is better to get checked out by a professional who may identify the problem and have a solution before referring to a hair specialist.