Temporary Hair Loss
Hair loss depends on numerous factors. If you have any of these conditions then you can rest assured that it is not permanent hair loss.
Most of these conditions can be overcome and then the hair growth takes place again.
1. Extreme Emotional Stress.
2. Acute stress to your body
Hair is shed in big amounts about 2 – 3 months after the stressful event. This includes illness, childbirth and surgeries.
3. Hormone changes
Most commonly with pregnancy, menopause or birth control pills.
4. Ageing
With age, hair starts to lose its color and most people also notice hair loss as hair growth slows.
5. Hair Care
If you color, straighten your hair or blow-dry your hair more frequently, you could be damaging your hair. Over time, this damage can lead to hair loss.
6. Nutritional deficiencies / Restrictive diets
Too little biotin, iron, zinc or protein intake will lead to hair loss.
7. Some Medications
Most commonly with; Steriods, drugs regulate blood pressure and drugs for thyroid diseases. However, stopping these medications can cause serious health problems.
8. Some diseases
Thyroid disease – People with thyroid problems often notice that their hair is more dry and have excess hair fall.
9. Chemotherapy for Cancer treatment
People may lose all (or most of) their hair within a few weeks of starting these treatments. Hair usually starts to regrow within months of finishing chemotherapy. Medications help hair grow back more quickly.
Diagnosing Hair Loss at The Klinic
Our consultants are experienced in finding the cause. We take a detailed history about the condition. We ask about; Hair care habits, hair styling products, Family history of hereditary hair loss, daily medications and supplements, dietary intake.
We do examine your hair and scalp. During examination, we assess the type and pattern of hair loss. We determine whether hair is falling out gradually, abruptly or hair is getting thinner. Then, we confirm the diagnosis using the “Tricoscope”. Some tests might be performed when needed, as: Blood tests and Scalp biopsy.
Schedule your consultation at The Klinic, as soon as you notice hair loss. The sooner you get treatment, the more effective it will be.
Call Us at 01004005465 – 01149918851 (Daily from 10 am – 4 pm except Fridays & Sundays).