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Can My Alopecia be Cured?

Posted on January 22, 2023 by markbattalini

If you have alopecia areata, it’s important to understand what it is to make informed decisions. It’s an immune system disease that causes the body’s immune response to attack hair follicles. It also produces inflammation. Hair will typically fall out in circular patches approximately the size of a quarter. Alopecia patches can also be larger or cause complete hair loss. The disease may affect facial hair, eyebrows and eyelashes, and beards. No redness, rash or scarring is typically observed, though some people have reported itching, tingling or a burning sensation before hair falls out. There is no cure for alopecia. One of the unique aspects of alopecia is that certain genes have been linked to its development, but there’s no way to predict who will develop the disease. Anyone can develop alopecia, even if you have no family history of the disease. However, if you have thyroid disease, psoriasis or vitiligo, you’re more likely to develop the alopecia. You’re also more likely to have allergies such as hay fever. The first episode typically develops in the teens, 20s or 30s, though there have been cases in children younger than 10. When it appears in young children, it tends to be more aggressive. Science hasn’t determined any obvious or specific trigger. It could be anything from elevated stress levels or an illness. Alopecia varies among people and its unpredictable. You could have periods of hair loss throughout your entire lifetime. Conversely, you may only have one episode. Some people experience complete hair regrowth while others won’t have any. You may also notice changes in your nails, with ridges or pits developing. There’s no cure for alopecia, but there are some treatments that aid in helping hair grow back more rapidly. A dermatologist may prescribe corticosteroid injections at the site of the hair loss with tiny needles or oral immunosuppressants. Treatments don’t prevent new patches from forming, but aids in temporarily suppressing the immune response.

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Finding the Cause of Your Hair Loss

Posted on January 22, 2023 by markbattalini

Hair loss often begins prior to middle age and a full 80 percent of men experience it sometime during their lifetime. Some types are temporary, some are permanent. There are multiple factors that determine hair loss. It’s essential that the exact cause be identified before taking any action and only an expert is able to make that diagnosis. Heredity A family history of hair loss increases the potential that some type of hair loss will occur. There’s nothing that you can do about your genetics, but a hair transplant is one option. Hormonal Changes Hormone levels do fluctuate at different times of your life. They also begin to decrease as you age and can cause hair loss. Medical Conditions Thyroid problems, immune system conditions, and diseases can result in hair loss. Ringworm is a fungal infection that can affect the scalp. It’s the same fungi that causes athlete’s foot. Medications & Treatments Prescription medications for a variety of medical conditions can contribute to hair loss. The most common are those for high blood pressure, arthritis, gout, cancer, and depression. Overuse of some over-the-counter dietary supplements can also lead to hair loss, including vitamins A and E, along with selenium. Radiation treatments for cancer are infamous for their ability to affect hair loss and growth. Hairstyles & Treatments Hair treatments can make you look and feel great, but receiving those treatments too often can damage hair and result in hair loss. If you have longer hair, beware of wearing tight styles, which cause breakage and loss. Stress People are living in highly stressful times and it has an effect on the physical body as well as the mental health aspect. High and extended levels of stress have been proven to cause a thinning throughout the scalp. Emotional shocks can have the same effect and can persist for several months after the event.

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Top Symptoms of Androgenetic Alopecia

Posted on December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 by markbattalini

Also known as male pattern baldness, it’s a condition that typically occurs slowly over time and in predictable patterns. Androgenic alopecia results in bald spots, a receding hairline, and is hereditary. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, up to 50 percent of men will experience it by the age of 50.

Even though male pattern baldness is one of the most common types of hair loss, men are often embarrassed and reluctant to seek assistance. There are treatments and measures that can be taken to lessen the impact.

Genetics

Male pattern baldness is determined by genetics and the levels of the sex hormone androgen, responsible for initiating puberty. The hair follicles shrink over time, producing finer and shorter hair. Eventually, the hair follicles stop producing hair, though they remain capable of growing new hair.

Androgenetic alopecia can begin any time after puberty as an extreme response to androgens. It happens so slowly that most men don’t even notice until hair loss is advanced. Men with male pattern baldness may also experience a wider part in their hair making the scalp more visible.

Signs and Symptoms

Androgenetic alopecia typically begins in the front of the head, creating an “M” shape at the hairline. The hair also begins to recede at the crown and the thinning expands, until a bald spot appears. It’s often accompanied by the hair forming a “U” shaped pattern on the sides of the head. The stress of losing hair often generates more hair loss as follicles go into a resting phase.

Diagnosis

To accurately diagnose the genetic condition, a medical hair specialist or dermatologist will conduct tests to rule out other causes that can result in baldness such as an iron deficiency or disease that can result in similar symptoms.

The most common cause of the condition is genetics. However, those that have certain health conditions such as diabetes and lupus are more prone to developing the condition, along with those that have cardiovascular disease and hypertension.

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What You Should Expect From a Hair Loss Consultation

Posted on December 25, 2022December 25, 2022 by markbattalini

Many men delay receiving a consultation with a hair loss specialist for fear of what they’ll learn. The only way to ascertain what type of hair loss you have and if you’re a good candidate for a hair transplant is a consultation.

Hair Loss History

Your surgeon will document the history and timeline of your hair loss to determine when it began, how its progressed, and any methods you’ve utilized for restoration. He’ll want to know if there’s a family history of hair loss and who has it.

Health History

Men who are good candidates for a hair transplant must be in good health. Your specialist will need to know if you have any health issues or take medications that could affect the success of a transplant. That includes conditions such as high blood pressure, heart conditions, and nerve or autoimmune conditions.

Your surgeon will need to know if there have been any recent changes to your health that encompassing acute or short-term illnesses, along with accidents. You’ll need to disclose any symptoms you may have for which your doctor may not be treating you such as dizziness, palpitations or tiredness, along with all medications and/or supplements you’ve taken regularly over the past 12 months.

Diet and Lifestyle

The surgeon will want to know about your diet, digestion and lifestyle. Be sure to relate if you have IBS.

Nails and Stress

Your nails can reveal much about your health and the surgeon will want to examine them for pitting, brittleness or ridging. Stress levels are also a factor he’ll want to know about.

Tests and Exams

The surgeon will take a sample and perform a microscopic exam of your hair roots. He’ll examine your scalp and blood tests will be obtained. It can take a little time, but all the tests and information will determine if you’re a good candidate for a hair transplant.

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