Hair Loss Treatment in Jodhpur

Losing hair is common but losing hair in excess is a problem. Hair is considered as the crowning glory and everyone dream of healthy, thick, soft, shiny and lustrous hair. Hair loss is thought to affect around 70% of men and 40% of women. It obviously hits the confidence of a person and in many cases, affects work and social life as well. Each day, our scalp sheds approximately 100 hair per day normally. But anything more than is number may be an alarm for hair loss beginning.

Stages of Hair Loss

Anagen Phase

This phase is considered as the longest phase of the growth cycle or active growth cycle. The life span of this cycle is usually 2-8 years, during this time period, the hair follicle is active and actively produces new dermal papillae cells, resulting in hair growth at a rate of approximately one-half inch per month. However, this time period of the active growth cycle may vary from patient to patient.

Catagen Phase

The catagen phase is considered as a short transitional phase that only lasts for about 2-3 weeks. The first sign of the catagen phase is the cessation of melanin production in the hair bulb. During this phase, hair follicle detaches from the bulb slowly which leads to hair shaft shedding and the hair follicle enters into a dormant period. Eventually, the hair follicle is 1/6th of its original length at the end of this phase.

Telogen Phase

The life span of this phase is 3 months when the hair follicle “rests” before converting into the anagen phase again. Due to unhealthy conditions or stress more and more hair start entering Telogen Phase permanently. This span is known as ‘Telogen Effluvium’. It is necessary to nourish your scalp with the healthy diet, hair vitamins, amino acids etc during this phase.

Hair Loss In Women

Hair loss in women is generally of three types and is summed up as- Androgenetic alopecia, Telogen effluvium & Non-pattern hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia is the most common reason for hair loss and pattern is difficult to predict as compared to men. Telogen effluvium can be due to medications, stress etc. There are other reasons too for hair loss in women like hormonal imbalance which fall into the non pattern hair loss category.

In men, receding hair line is the most common pattern of hair loss. Men, who start losing hair at an early stage, tend to develop the more extensive baldness. In male pattern baldness, hair loss mostly occurs in the crown area or in the frontal region. The main signs of the male pattern baldness are; vertex thinning (losing hair from the top of the head), thinning crown, receding hair line around the temples. (Hairline looks like M shape).

Type of Hair Loss In Men & Women

Androgenetic Alopecia

It is commonly known as Male pattern baldness. Signs of Androgenetic Alopecia include hair loss which;

Starts from sides & progress towards back of scalp
Horseshoe shaped bald area
May also affect other body areas too

Alopecia Universalis

It is the rarest and extreme alopecia. Signs of Alopecia Universalis include hair loss which;

Total hair loss on scalp & body
Damages & distorts the nails
May also causes genetic mutations

Traction Alopecia

It occurs due to excessive strain on hair shaft. Signs of Traction Alopecia include;

Hair loss around hairline & temples
Patchy hair loss
Fluffy or frizzy hair around receding hairline

Alopecia Cicatrisata

It is also known as pseudopelade. Signs of Alopecia Cicatrisata include patchy hair loss which;

Well defined patches
Bald patches among surviving hair
Long lasting condition

Alopecia Totalis

It is an autoimmune condition. Signs of Alopecia Totalis include;

Total hair loss on the scalp
Other facial hair like eyebrows, eyelashes also fall out
Nails become brittle, thin and

Alopecia Areata

It is characterized by sudden bald patches. Signs of Alopecia Areata include patchy hair loss which

Circular in shape
Can appear anywhere on the head
May also affect other body areas too

Telogen Effluvium

It is usually caused by stress or shock and takes 3 months. Signs of Telogen Effluvium include hair loss which;

Increased shedding of hair
Hair thinning
Bald patches

Trichotillomania

It is the self inflicted hair loss due to pulling. Signs of Trichotillomania include hair loss which;

Tug on the hair
Twisted hair
Pulled Hair

Follicular Degeneration Syndrome

It is a form of scarring alopecia. Signs of FDG include;

Diffuse hair loss patches
Hair loss from scalp vertex
Area of hair loss expands gradually with the time

Treatment for Hair Loss at Dr. Aggarwal's Clinic

The most common hair loss problem in men & women is Androgenetic Alopecia which is mostly observed in patients. But there are also other reasons behind the hair loss which varies from person to person and therefore the treatment should be different too. After the detailed diagnosis of your hair loss, our physicians then led through a best and tailored treatment plan accordingly. Your treatment plan may include;