ABSTRACT – Baldness is also known as alopecia which refers to excessive hair loss majorly from scalp. Anyone can...
Baldness
ABSTRACT –
It is also known as alopecia which refers to excessive hair loss majorly from scalp. Anyone can be encountered with baldness but men are more susceptible to this condition. This can lead to many other severe conditions like heart diseases.
CAUSES –
Hereditary and Genetics
Medications
Hormonal changes
Aging
Thyroid Disease
Radiation Therapies
Hair treatments
RISK FACTORS –
Stress
Family History
Nutritional Deficiency
Chronic Diseases such as diabetes and cancer
Aging
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –
Weakening and decline in hair growth from top of the scalp
Bald spots on the scalp, it can also be seen in eyebrows and beards sometimes
Frequent hair loss in bulk amount
DIAGNOSIS –
Blood Test
Pull Test – Doctor examines the stage of hair loss
Biopsy
TREATMENT –
Minoxidil – FDA approved OTC drug to stimulate hair growth which can be used by both the genders.
Finasteride – Drug specifically prescribed only to men for new hair growth
Corticosteroids
Hair Transplantation
Surgery:
Scalp reduction- Bald scalp is surgically removed
Scalp expansion
Scalp flap
Laser therapy
PREVENTIONS –
Nutritional healthy diet
Avoid harsh chemicals and treatments
Comb and wash hair gently
Avoid pulling or twisting hairs frequently
EPIDEMIOLOGY-
Approximately 35 million males and 21 million female suffer from hair loss worldwide.
Usually at or after the age of 35, 40% men suffer from baldness. In women, it usually starts at or after the age of 60.