Hair Loss
What is hair loss?
Hair loss, or alopecia, is a condition where hair falls out excessively or fails to grow back. It can affect the scalp or other parts of the body and may occur gradually or suddenly. Hair loss may be temporary or permanent, depending on its underlying cause.
Causes of hair loss:
1. Genetic Factors:
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Androgenetic Alopecia (Male/Female Pattern Baldness): The most common cause, influenced by genetic and hormonal factors.​​
2. Hormonal Changes and Medical Conditions:
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Hormonal Imbalances: Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or thyroid disorders.
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Medical Conditions: Alopecia areata, scalp infections, or autoimmune diseases.
3. Stress and Lifestyle:
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Physical or Emotional Stress: Telogen effluvium, a temporary shedding phase triggered by stress or trauma.
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Poor Nutrition: Lack of essential nutrients like iron, protein, or biotin.
4. Medications and Treatments:
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Side effects of drugs used for cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, or high blood pressure.
5. Environmental and Physical Factors:
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Hair Treatments: Excessive use of heat styling, chemicals, or tight hairstyles.
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Scalp Conditions: Dandruff or psoriasis interfering with healthy hair growth.
Hair Loss Treatment Options:
Option 1: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is a non-surgical regenerative treatment that uses the body's own plasma, rich in growth factors and injects into the skin using Dermapen 4 microneedling device, to stimulate hair growth. The platelet-rich plasma contains growth factors that enhance hair follicle function and promote regrowth. Growth factors in PRP activate dormant or weakened hair follicles, encouraging hair regrowth. It improves scalp blood circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the hair follicles. It enhances the health and strength of the hair shaft. PRP can reduce inflammation around hair follicles, improving the scalp's environment for growth.​
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Benefits:
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Restores hair density by encouraging thicker, stronger hair growth.
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No surgery or downtime required.
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Effective for androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, and more.
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Natural treatment that uses the body's own platelets, reducing the risk of adverse reactions.
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Initial effects:
Improved hair texture and reduced shedding within weeks.
Visible growth:
Noticeable hair regrowth typically occurs within 3-6 months.
Maintenance: Periodic treatments (every 3 months) are recommended to sustain results.
Option 2: Biotin, also known as Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H , is a water-soluble B vitamin essential for maintaining healthy hair, skin and nails. It plays a key role in the production of keratin, a structural protein that makes up hair strands. Biotin injections are a targeted method of delivering this vitamin directly into the bloodstream intramuscularly (usually in the upper arm), bypassing the digestive system for better absorption and efficacy.
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Benefits:
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Strengthens Hair Follicles: Biotin enhances keratin infrastructure, improving the strength and resilience of hair follicles, which help reduce breakage and thinning.
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Promotes Hair Growth: By supporting cellular energy production and improving nutrient delivery to hair follicles, biotin can stimulate the growth of healthier, thicker hair.
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Improves Scalp Health: Biotin supports the production of fatty acids necessary for a hydrated and healthy scalp, creating an ideal environment for hair growth.
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Biotin helps address deficiencies that may lead to excessive hair shedding or hair loss.
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Regular biotin supplementation can improve the texture, elasticity, and shine of hair.
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Ideal for hormonal changes after childbirth, nutritional deficiencies, stress-related hair loss and people with weak and brittle hair that breaks easily.
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Immediate effects:
Improved scalp hydration and reduced shedding within a few weeks.
Long-term benefits:
Noticeable hair strength and growth improvements after 3-6 months.
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Biotin injections can be combined with PRP with microneedling for optimal results.
