Hair loss which is also known as alopecia is a disorder that is created by an interruption in the body’s cycle of hair production. To be accurate, hair loss can occur on any part of your body, but the scalp is the most commonly affected area amongst all. On an average basis, the scalp has approximately 1,00,000 hairs that cycle through various periods of resting, growing, regenerating, and falling out.

Hair loss can be both temporary and permanent, depending upon the reason it’s occurring to you. It can be a sheer result of heredity, hormonal changes, disease and medical conditions where anyone can end up losing their hair, though being more common in men which is considered as baldness.

Normally, baldness refers to excessive hair loss from a person’s scalp. The most common cause of baldness can be considered as hereditary hair loss that comes with ageing. While some chose to let the hair loss run its course untreated being unaffected, others might cover it up with different techniques like hairstyles, makeup, scarves, or hats. Also, people do opt for professional treatment from an expert dermatologist to restrict further hair loss, thus restoring growth.

On an average basis, people tend to lose about 50 to 100 hair a day. It is usually never noticeable as new hair simultaneously grows at the same time, replacing the lost one. Hair loss starts to happen when new hair finds difficulty in growing, thus unable to replace the fallen out hair.

According to Dr. Jangid, one of the best dermatologist in Delhi NCR operating at SkinQure says that hair loss can typically be related to several factors like:

Family history: Hereditary condition is considered as the most common cause of hair loss both in men and women. The condition being called as androgenic alopecia results in male-pattern and female-pattern baldness respectively, affecting the scalp region.

Hormonal changes & medical conditions: There are a variety of conditions that can cause temporary or permanent hair loss, factors including hormonal changes, thyroid problems, menopause, alopecia areata, and others.

Supplements and medications: Hair loss can further occur due to the side effects of certain drugs used for medicinal purposes. Cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, etcetera are some of such conditions.

There are a number of factors that can surge the risk of getting hair loss. The list might include:

• Family history of balding
• Age
• Stress
• Poor nutrition
• Certain medical condition
• Weight loss

Dr. Jangid, an Ex-Sr. AIIMS trained trichologist / Hair loss specialist carrying 10+ years’ experience states that hair loss can be visible in a lot of ways, completely depending upon the reason that’s causing it. It can be sudden or gradual, affecting just your scalp or the entire body.

Some of the common symptoms of hair loss include:

• Androgenetic alopecia — Gradual thinning on top of the head
• Alopecia areata — Circular, patchy bald spots
• Telogen effluvium — Rapid loosening of hair after pregnancy, disease or medication
• Stress Induced hair loss
• Hair Loss because of chonic illness like thyroid, diabetes
• scarring hair loss because of hair specific diseases

We at SkinQure are specialised in dealing with patients suffering from hair loss. Experienced in proven hair loss treatments, SkinQure success rate under the supervision of Dr. Jangid is commendable. At SkinQure, we first do your medical assessment after which scientific analysis and treatment advice is offered by our expert.

You might be offered different advice, depending upon your case. Some of the treatment includes:

• Simple medication
• Non-surgical treatment
• Hair transplant