Nowadays millions of people from all age groups are concerned about their daily hair loss. How much hair loss can be considered normal? What is not normal, and what steps or producers should be taken when it comes to losing your hair daily will be discussed in this blog.
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What is Daily Hair Loss?
Hair fall is a common biological process and is accompanied by a constant hair growth cycle, and an estimated 50-100 hairs can fall out in one day. Shedding is part of the hair growth cycle. But if daily hair is more than it may be a matter of serious concern.
Causes of Daily Hair Loss
Several factors can cause daily hair loss in a person:
- Stress: Common cause of hair loss is the result of either psychological or physical stress.
- Hormonal Changes– Imbalance in Hormones, including thyroid issues, pregnancy, and childbirth, menopause, or reaction to birth control pills can affect hair follicle growth.
- Deficiencies in Nutrition: Like iron, vitamin D, and protein deficiency in the body can lead to hair loss or thinning.
- Medical conditions like alopecia areata, scalp infections, or any immune disease can also be the reason for hair loss.
- Medications: Some medications for cancer, arthritis, depression, and heart problems can cause hair loss.
Is It Time for a Hair Transplant?
Suppose there is a person who usually experiences a rather stubborn type of hair loss, with normal treatments not providing quite the expected result, it would be safe to say that a hair transplant may be the only solution.
In simple language, the word hair transplant means transferring hair follicles from one part of the body donor to another part to change density. Such methods like FUE and FUT are often utilized to attain the desired effects.
Could PRP Therapy Be the Solution?
Hair loss platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) is a clinical procedure that involves three steps – blood is drawn from a patient, the blood is processed, and then injected into the scalp. A strategy that works particularly well for men and women suffering from some hair thinning combined with moderate hair shedding.
PRP therapy includes taking blood from a patient for a couple of minutes and after that, all of the platelets taken out are injected into the patient’s scalp. This is because the technique is also said to stimulate the hair follicles and help encourage new growth.
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Other Hair Loss Treatments:
- Medications: There are over-the-counter and prescription medications such as minoxidil (Rogaine) or finasteride (Propecia) which can also help slow hair loss as well as encourage new growth.
- Laser Therapy: Low-level laser therapy may increase hair follicles and enhance hair thickness
- Lifestyle Changes: Improvement in diet, reducing stress, and using gentle and healthy hair care products according to hair’s requirements can help to prevent further hair loss.
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How to Prevent Hair Loss:
A healthy lifestyle can significantly impact the health of your hair. Here are some of the most impactful methods to help prevent hair loss:
- Diet: You should eat a balanced diet including iron, vitamin D and protein.
- Stress: Reduce stress as much as possible through yoga, meditation, and regular physical activity.
- Avoid a harsh hair lifestyle: The use of heat styling tools, chemical treatments, and tight hairstyles can damage the hair follicles.
- Go for Mild Hair Care Products: Use those shampoos and conditioners that don’t contain sulfates, & paraben.
Fix the issue of dehydration: Dry skin or insufficient water intake in the body is one of the main factors causing hair loss.
When to Consult a Hair Loss Specialist
You should see a specialist if the loss or thinning of hair troubles you. However, except this, there are some other options available such as- a well qualified physician like dermatologist or trichologist who could diagnose easily and explain the type of hair loss that you are experiencing and would be able to offer better treatment options: which are broad variations of three types only: scalp reduction, hair restoration surgery and scalp expansion.
Conclusion
Understanding the reasons for hair loss with its available treatment options is quite necessary. No matter whether the option is hair transplantation or PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapy or other ways. There are treatments for achieving back healthy hair. The best way to deal with hair loss is through a healthy lifestyle combined with professional consultation whenever required.
FAQ
Cause of daily hair may be due to genetics, stress, and hormonal fluctuations. While this quantity may sound high, losing 50-100 hairs a day is normal.
In cases of severe hair loss or bald spots that are not treated with medicine, your doctor may recommend a transplant as your best choice or solution.
As far as hair growth goes, daily loss of hair is a part of the natural hair growth cycle. Also, hair loss can get worse due to stress, unbalanced diet and certain medical conditions.
Written By
Dr. Nazmin Nipa
Medical Officer & Hair Transplant Surgeon
Dr. Nazmin Sultana Nipa is a distinguished hair transplant doctor in Bangladesh, known for her advanced skills in hair restoration. As a Medical Officer and Hair Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Nipa combines her extensive experience in the field with a focus on transparency and patient-centered care.
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