There are lot of options and techniques in the armamentarium of the Dermatologist for hair growth, hair fall and hair loss.
But first what is hair loss and what is hair fall?
Normally we loose about 100-120 ( more on shampooing) hair everyday. Anything more than that is considered hair fall. There are many reasons for hair fall including nutritional deficiencies, infections, hormonal, medication etc. Having hair fall 2-3 months afrer surgery or a fever episode is common.
Hair loss mainly includes thinning of scalp hair. This is usually hormone dependant hair loss called ‘male pattern/ female pattern hair loss’. In men receding of frontal hair line is common and in women widening of hair partition and loss in the quantity of hair( thin ponytail/ thin braids) is common.
In Pune , in some societies water tankers are used to supply water. This water supply is hard water and because of the salts of calcium and magnesium cause scalp damage and hair to break.
Now that we have that sorted, let’s see what we can do for you!
Patients are evaluated with trichoscope and blood investigations if necessary.
1. Patients are usually started on oral medication and topical medicated lotions. Any nutritional deficiency if detected is corrected.
2. For moderate hair loss treatments like Platelet rich plasma therapy with dermarollers can be used.
3. For severe hair loss the last option is of hair transplant!
Recently there are two movies which discuss the problems and discrimination faced by men with hairloss. They have a beautiful mesaage to accept oneself first…. And ofcourse the Dermatologist is always there to help you!
Dr. Mukta Tulpule
Hair Specialist in Kothrud and Karvenagar
