Table of Contents
- What are the causes of hair loss?
- 2. External Factors
- Can the hair transplantation solve thinning hair and baldness in every Case?
- Types of Hair Loss and Which type cannot be treated with a hair transplant procedure?
- There are two types of hair loss
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Here are facts you need to know before getting hair transplantation.
Dense and healthy hair is something most people want. Still, it doesn’t always happen to everyone. Hair loss is a common condition that can occur in both men and women and one of the options that many people may choose is the hair transplantation which is an easy way to get rid of the problem because it is one of the most effective ways to deal with hair loss compare to other methods. But, the most important question is "Can hair transplant treat every case?"
In this article, we have answers for you.
What are the causes of hair loss?
hair loss can come from various factors. To ensure effective treatment and great results. It is important for the surgeon to be able to clearly identify the exact cause before select a treatment method. Hair loss can be caused by both internal and external factors, as follow
1. Internal Factors
Genetic or Hereditary Condition
The most common cause of hair loss are genetics and hormones. which can shorten the hair’s life span. The hair follicle will produce thinner hair until the it eventually died.
Health Conditions
illnesses or infections can cause hair loss such as Thyroid disease, Fungal Infections, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) etc.
Aging
As we age, the hormone production will decrease thus shortening the hair follicle life span and causing more frequent hair loss and thinning until the scalp becomes visible.
2. External Factors
- A Lack of Nutrients
Hair follicles need a fair among of nutrients in order to grow. An Improper dieting like an extreme fasting could potentially stress the body, leading to hair loss.
Stress
A Chronic stress could accelerate the hair follicle’s life cycle and possibly increase the duration of resting phase of hair follicle which leads to short-term hair loss. Stress can also cause insomnia, weakened immunity, and further hair loss.Chemical and Hairstyling
Frequently changing your hair style and color or using high heat for styling can damage hair, causing it to be weakened and fall out. These practices can also harm your scalp’s health.
Can the hair transplantation solve thinning hair and baldness in every Case?
One of the most important facts to know is that not every case can be treated with hair transplantation. For example, the condition of patient’s scalp could cause hair grafts to fall, new hair may not even grow, inflammation could occur, or even worst, it could worsen the patient’s condition.
This could significantly increase patient’s expenses without giving patient, a satisfactory result. For case where hair transplant is suitable, a long-term planning is required. Both surgeon and patient must discuss since hair grafts are limited. In fact, once hair follicle is extracted and transplanted on the recipient area. It will not grow back on the donor area. Therefore, it is important to use as few grafts as possible to achieve the best result as well as reverse hair grafts for hair transplantation in the future.
Types of Hair Loss and Which type cannot be treated with a hair transplant procedure?
As we all know, not every hair loss case needs to be treated with a hair transplant. However, Hair loss could be a sign of condition that may lead to baldness in the future.
There are two types of hair loss
1. Scarring Alopecia
This type of hair loss occurs when the hair follicles are permanently destroyed, preventing new hair growth. It can be result from bacterial, viral, or fungal infections, chronic scalp inflammation caused by Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), burns or chemical injuries.
2. Non-Scarring Alopecia
The hair follicles are not permanently destroyed. Therefore, new hair could grow if it is treated appropriately. Causes can be vary including genetics, alopecia areata, acute hair loss, side effect from certain medications or chemotherapy.
Additionally, there are specific conditions that cannot be treated with a hair transplant at all.
The list consists with :
- Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia
- Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
- Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
- Alopecia Areata
- Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)
Treating hair loss or baldness with a hair transplant may not be a suitable option for some cases. It cannot solve every condition or meet every desire. It’s important to disclose any underlying health conditions or illnesses to the surgeon to assess risks and choose the more suitable treatment for hair loss and thinning.
