What's Your Type Of Hair Loss?
Find Out The Scientific Term for Your Hair Loss
Hair is falling on and on and you simply do not what to do? Well, before actually trying all the natural remedies you have learned about or even worse, start any hair loss treatment, it is advisable that you take a look at the cause which triggered your hair loss and at the type of hair loss you are suffering from. Only this way will you be able to head towards the right anti-hair fall treatment.
In almost 95% of cases the responsible for hair loss is Androgenetic Alopecia, or what is known under male/female pattern baldness. The androgen hormones are the ones affecting the hair follicles, damaging them and causing hair fall. In men Androgenetic Alopecia causes hairless scalp patches, while women balding is more diffuse, the entire scalp being affected. Some of the best treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia are zinc, minoxidil, Propecia and Tretinoid for men and Diane 35, Spironolactone and Nizoral for women.
Alopecia Aerata is the second type of hair loss which makes lots of victims. It is an auto-immune disease, which means that the body no longer recognizes hair follicles as belonging to it and starts attacking them with the sole purpose of suppression. This condition usually stops by itself after about 3 months. Yet, there are also treatments which can speed up the process. Corticosteroids, Minoxidil and Tretinoid are great for treating mild Alopecia Aerata, while Systematic Cortisone, irritants and immune-suppresives work for more severe cases.
When the hair loss is caused by the infection of the hair follicles, it is most likely that we are talking about Scarring Alopecia. This is one of the most serious cases of hair loss, as in some cases the process can be irreversible. People with this type of hair loss notice rough patches on your scalp, made up of connective tissues and blood vessels. There are many different types of Scarring Alopecia, each one with its specific treatment, so you should see a doctor if you remark some strange patches on your scalp.
Telogen Effluvium or temporary hair loss can be triggered by many factors, such as birth control pills, pregnancy, stress, surgery, dieting or different treatments. This type of hair loss usually disappears when the cause is gone. Yet, when the cause is maintained, there is a risk of continuous hair falling. In this case a doctor must be seen for specific treatment.
Other types of hair loss include Anagen Effluvium – occurs in cancer treatment or prolonged exposure to chemicals, Syphilitic Alopecia – a side effect of syphilis or Traction Alopecia – caused by tight hairstyles. Each of these types of hair loss has its own treatment so before choosing between the numerous hair growth products available on the market, make sure you know what was the cause which triggered your hair loss.
