Alopecia / Hair Loss Treatment
What is alopecia?
Alopecia, or hair loss, is often a gradual process which starts with the hair starting to thin. In other cases, it may be sudden, with lumps of hair falling out without warning. It can occur in men, women, and even children, and can manifest anywhere on the body and to different degrees of severity.
What are the different types of hair loss?
There are a number of different types of hair loss, and many are linked to medical conditions or negative lifestyle aspects. Many are treatable and reversible, while others are more complicated to diagnose and manage. Our dermatologists will look closely at all aspects of your lifestyle and health to accurately diagnose your particular form of hair loss, and then establish a personalised treatment plan to remedy it.
What causes hair loss?
- Hair loss can be caused by a variety of different factors such as:
- Illness or autoimmune disease
- Stress
- Genetics
- Dieting and poor nutrition
- Medicine or medical treatment (such as chemotherapy)
- Giving birth
- Menopause
- Hair disorders or hereditary conditions
- Damage by over-use of hair products and treatments Hair loss can be an indicator of another underlying health issue.
In these cases, by diagnosing and treating the related medical condition, the hair loss stops. If hair loss is left undiagnosed and untreated, it may have a psychological impact on the sufferer.
What treatments are available for hair loss?
As in the case of most medical conditions, early intervention is recommended. Sometimes the treatment consists of altering your lifestyle and paying greater attention to your health and well-being. If this is not sufficient, there are a number of different available treatments including topical and injectable treatments, clinically proven drugs, and complementary treatments such as acupuncture and microneedling. Your treatment plan may include a combination of these options.
