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Hair Loss and Treatment
 Baldness or Alopecia refers to the excessive hair loss from your scalp and can be the result of heredity, certain medications or an underlying medical condition. Anyone of us can experience hair loss but most of the time it will usually occur on men.
Loss of hair can be stressful during a time when appearance really matters. The good news is that hair loss that happens during the teen years is often temporary. Once the problem that causes it is corrected, the hair usually grows back. Some people prefer to let their baldness run its course untreated and unhidden. Others may cover it up with hairstyles, makeup or hats and still others choose one of the medications and surgical procedures that are available to treat baldness. Before pursuing any of these treatment options, it is advisable to talk with your doctor about the cause of and best possible treatments for your hair loss.
Here are some of the things that can cause hair loss:
- Illnesses or medical conditions. Endocrine (hormonal) conditions, such as uncontrolled diabetes or thyroid disease, can interfere with hair production and cause hair loss. People with kidney and liver diseases and lupus can also lose hair. The hormone imbalance that occurs in polycystic ovary syndrome can cause hair loss in teen girls as well as adult women.
- Fungal and Bacterial infections. Ringworm, tuberculosis ulcers, and burns may also result in loss of hair in affected areas. Ringworm can invade the hair and skin of your scalp, leading to hair loss. Once infections are treated, hair generally regrows. Ringworm, a fungal infection, can usually be treated with a topical or oral antifungal medication.
- Androgenetic alopecia. Having androgenetic alopecia may mean you experience hair loss as early as during your teen years. For men, this type of baldness is typically characterized by hair loss that begins at the temples and crown. The end result may be partial or complete baldness. Women with androgenetic alopecia usually have hair loss limited to thinning at the front, sides or crown. Complete baldness rarely occurs in women.
- Alopecia areata. This skin disease causes hair loss on the scalp and sometimes elsewhere on the body. It affects 1.7% of the population including more than 4 million people in the United States. Alopecia areata is thought to be an autoimmune disease in which the hair follicles are damaged by a person's own immune system. It usually starts as one or more small, round bald patches on the scalp and can progress to total hair loss, although total hair loss only happens in a small number of cases. Both guys and girls can get it and it often begins in childhood.
- Poor nutrition. Having inadequate protein or iron in your diet or poor nourishment in other ways can cause you to experience hair loss. Fad diets, crash diets and certain illnesses such as eating disorders can cause poor nutrition.
- Recent high fever, severe flu or surgery. You may notice you have less hair three to four months after events such as an illness or surgery. These conditions can cause hair to shift rapidly into a resting phase (telogen effluvium), meaning you'll see less new hair growth. A normal amount of hair typically will appear after the growth phase resumes.
- Trichotillomania. It is a psychological disorder in which people repeatedly pull their hair out, often leaving bald patches. It results in areas of baldness and damaged hairs of different lengths.
- Disruption of the hair growth cycle. Some major events can alter the hair's growth cycle temporarily. For example, delivering a baby, having surgery, or getting anesthesia can temporarily stop the hair growth cycle.
Ways to prevent hair loss
Eating a balanced, healthy diet is important for a lot of reasons, and it really benefits your hair and don't forget to treat your hair well. Style your hair when it's dry or damp. Styling your hair while it's wet can cause it to stretch and break. Try to avoid teasing your hair which can also cause damage. Finally, be careful when using chemicals like hair straightening, dyes, spray nets, etc.
Medicines may also help slow or prevent the development of common baldness. One medicine, minoxidil is available without a prescription. It is applied to the scalp. Both men and women can use it. Another medicine, finasteride is available with a prescription. It comes in pills and is only for men. Your doctor may be able to prescribe a different medicine. Recognizing and treating an infection may help stop the hair loss. Correcting a hormone imbalance may prevent further hair loss.
Treatment for Hairloss
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