Hair Fall

Hair Fall Treatment in Kondapur, Hyderabad

Hair fall means loss of hair from your scalp. It can affect your scalp or your entire body. There are many causes of hair fall. It can be due to hormonal changes, heredity, ageing or medications. It is important to take care of your hair to reduce hair fall.

What is Hair Fall?

When you lose hair from your scalp, it is called hair fall. It can be temporary or permanent. Excessive hair fall should be a concern. You should consult with the doctor at Apollo Kondapur to prevent hair fall.

What are the symptoms of hair fall?

Full body hair loss

Sometimes chemotherapy can make you lose your body hair. But with time, the hair grows back.

Thinning of hair on the top of your head

This is the most common type of hair loss. It affects people as they age. Men often experience hair receding at the hairline on the forehead. Women experience broadening of the part of the hair.

Circular bald patches

You may experience hair fall in circular bald patches on the scalp, eyebrows or beard. Your skin may become itchy before it loses hair.

Loosening of hair

Sometimes physical and emotional shock can affect your hair. It can result in hair loosening. This can cause hair thinning. But it is temporary.

Patches of scaling on the scalp

It is a sign of ringworm. It can be accompanied by redness, broken hair, oozing or swelling.

What Are the Causes of Hair Fall?

Hormonal changes

Our body goes through various hormonal changes. Hormonal changes can be due to menopause, childbirth, pregnancy and thyroid problems.

Medications

Hair fall can be a side effect of drugs or medicines that are used for cancer, heart problems, gout, depression and high blood pressure.

Family history

If your family has experienced heredity hair fall, you may also have hair fall.

Stress

Stress can trigger and worsen hair fall. But this type of hair fall is temporary.

Hairstyles

Doing hairstyles excessively can lead to hair fall. Hairstyles like cornrows or pigtails pulls your hair tightly and thus lead to hair fall.

When to See a Doctor?

If you are losing hair in excessive amounts, it is urgent to consult your doctor. Proper treatment can reduce the chance of hair fall.

Request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Kondapur

Call 1860-500-2244 to book an appointment

What Are the Risk Factors of Hair Fall?

• Poor diet
• Stressful life
• Age
• Weight loss
• Family history of hair fall
• Medical conditions

How to Prevent Hair Fall?

• Avoid smoking
• Protect your hair from the sun rays
• Treat your hair gently
• Be careful with the medications and supplements
• Maintain a balanced diet

What is the Treatment for Hair Fall?

Your doctor may prescribe certain medications to prevent hair loss and it includes:

• Minoxidil (Rogaine) : It comes in shampoo forms and liquid foam. To reduce hair fall, apply it to the scalp twice daily for men and once daily for women.
• Finasteride (Propecia): It is a prescribed drug for men. It reduces hair fall.
• Other medications: Oral medications like spironolactone and oral dutasteride is also used to reduce hair loss.
• Hair transplant surgery: Permanent hair loss can be treated by hair transplant surgery.
• Laser therapy: Laser therapy improves hair density and can reduce hair fall.

Hair fall is experienced by almost everyone. It is caused due to many factors. It is important to take proper care of your hair to reduce hair fall.