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| Below there is a collection of Frequently asked questions and their answers, for hair loss and hair disorders. If you have any question that is not listed below, please submit it to us so that we can send you the answer.
You can also request a Free Online Hair loss Advice so that our patient coordinators and doctors can give you online advice on your hair restoration options. |
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For 95% of people experiencing
premature baldness, the cause is genetic. Hair loss, like eye colour, is inherited. If genes responsible for hair
loss are present, these make the hair follicles on top of your head sensitive to the hormone ‘dihydrotestosterone’,
or DHT. These follicles are predisposed to begin shrinking when you reach adulthood.
It's first noticed as
thinning hair, since the hair follicle begins producing only a very thin, short hair. Eventually the hair follicle
dies and permanent baldness and hair loss occurs. |
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High levels of
stress can cause some hair loss, but it is usually temporary. A number of illnesses, the use of certain drugs and
severe nutritional deficiency may also cause hair loss or promote early male pattern baldness. Wounds on the head
accompanied by scarring can also cause permanent damage to hair follicles. Even tight hairdos like braids can
create tension that can inflame hair follicles, destroying them and stopping hair growth. |
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Hair loss is a natural
daily occurrence. On the average, 50 to 150 hairs are lost each day, but most hair re-grows because the hair
follicle remains. When shedding significantly exceeds hair growth, usually due to high levels of
dihydrotestosterone, baldness occurs. |
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Hair loss is an ongoing process and when we reach the stage of miniaturization of the hair follicles, then it is very difficult for these vellus hair to come back to their original stage, i.e. to become terminal hair. It would be more appropriate to treat hair loss with the recommended medical treatment so that we avoid miniaturization of the follicles in the first place.
Conclusively, hair loss is a more stabilizable process rather than reversible. |
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Hair disorders are problems of the
hair shaft. These fall into two categories. There are the hereditary disorders, which are usually diagnosed with
the aid of a microscope.
The second category includes disorders caused by external factors. Some are caused
by infections passed on by chemical damage and incorrect hair care habits. A correct diagnosis is essential for the
correct treatment to be carried out. Treatments for mechanical damage for example will involve analyzing the cause,
avoiding the cause and topical application of specialized products to prevent further damage. |
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