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- 1. M O R E W A Y S T O P R E V E N T I T ! ! Understanding Hair Loss
- 2. Important This presentation is intended to educate general public regarding hair loss, cause, home prevention, medical and surgical treatment available. No medical advise or prescription has been suggested in this presentation. The viewer is strongly advised to consider this presentation as education material and seek expert medical opinion if he/she is suffering from hair loss or any other disorder. Contains medical photographs. Viewers discretion is strongly advised.
- 3. Hair loss Commonly known as baldness or Alopecia One of the most common problem worldwide Affects both males and females Common types are male-pattern baldness, female- pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, and thinning of hair which is known as telogen effluvium. Most common:- Androgenetic Alopecia
- 4. Magnified view of scalp
- 5. Magnified view of hair follicle
- 6. Causes Genetics Hormonal:- Dihydrotestosterone Stress Infection Drugs:- hormone replacement therapy, steroids, antidiabetics, antihypertensives, chemotherapy, oral contraceptives, etc
- 7. Causes: continued Trauma Nutritional Deficiencies: Vitamin D, folic acid, zinc, biotin, Iron, etc. Pregnancy, thyroid abnormalities, autoimmune disorders, dandruff Others
- 8. Hair Cycle Anagen : Growth Phase Catagen: Transition Phase Telogen : Resting Phase Exogen : Shedding Phase
- 9. How much hair fall is normal? The most important question In general hair fall upto 100 hair is normal >100 hair loss/day!!!!! Consult doctor
- 10. Tests Clinical examination by specialist Daily Hair Counts Pull Test Pluck Test Trichoscopy Scalp Biopsy Blood Tests
- 11. Classification of hair loss Norwood Classification
- 12. How to prevent? The big question???? Early diagnosis and treatment is the best way to prevent baldness. Do you have family history of hair loss? (if yes then you are most probably suffering from androgenetic alopecia)
- 13. Seek Expert Opinion Seek qualified medical opinion for your hair loss. Your hair are precious At present there is no gold standard or assured treatment for hair loss This means whoever is claiming to have 100% guaranteed result for hair loss.!!!!!
- 14. In our practice we routinely encounter several patients who have wasted lot of time and money at several centres claiming guaranteed anti hair loss packages or medications but have failed. Stay informed and alert !!
- 15. Home Care and prevention Avoid trauma to hair: use wide toothed comb De-stress Avoid chemicals on hair Avoid smoking, alcohol, drug use causing hair loss Drink lot of water, eat plenty of green vegetables and fruits.
- 16. Use ketoconazole shampoo and good conditioners. Prevents hair loss, dandruff and fungal infection. Aloe Vera, Triphala, curcumin etc. have been tried with variable results. Saw palmetto oil, rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, have shown beneficial effects. Young Hye Cho et al. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014; 2014: 549721.
- 17. Take diet and supplements rich in iron, biotin, folic acid and zinc. Onion oil application with honey/aloe is a grandma formulae for hair fall Take proper sleep and rest.
- 18. Medicines May prevent hair loss Minoxidil: FDA approved, available in 2%/5%/10% topical applications. Recommended as first line therapy for male and female pattern baldness. To be used daily once or twice as directed by physician Long term use is needed Hair loss may recur if discontinued Zenildo Santos et al Expert Opin Drug Discov. 2015 Mar; 10(3): 269292
- 19. Finestride: FDA approved For male pattern baldness Dose: 1mg/day or as directed by physician Side effects: erectile dysfunction. To be cautiously used in young adults Other:Dutasteride
- 20. Others: Corticosteroids Immunosuppressants Spironolactones Anthralin Etc.
- 21. Mesotherapy Non-invasive technique Superficial microinjections, just below the epidermis, into the target tissues. Directly injecting the drug and nutrients at the target site near hair roots Increases collagen production and blood circulation Multiple sessions are required Has shown positive results in hair loss
- 22. Derma Roller Another microneedling device Can be used in clinic and at home by patient Increases collagen synthesis Improves blood circulation Activation of stem cells Once in a week with topical applications give additive effects Rachita Dhurat et al. Int J Trichology. 2013 Jan-Mar; 5: 611
- 23. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Derived from blood Rich in platelets which releases platelet derived growth factors, transforming growth factors, EGF and VEGF Safe, effective and cheap method Multiple sessions are required Parul Singhal et al. Asian J Transfus Sci. 2015 Jul-Dec; 9(2): 159 162.
- 24. Low level laser therapy Photobiostimulation FDA approved laser combs are available Accurate wavelength (approx 635-650nm and technique is important. Positive results Expensive Pinar Avci et al. Lasers Surg Med. 2014 Feb; 46(2): 144151.
- 25. Hair Transplant Surgical technique Can be used to restore lost hairline or grow hair at bald areas. Does not prevent further hair loss. Adjuvant treatment may be required Transplanted hair grow in 6-12 months Hair are harvested from back of the head. Transplanted hair grow and grays naturally. Resistant to hormonal action hence survive for long
- 26. Two techniques are widely used 1. FUT or strip technique: fast. Causes scarring 2. FUE: individual follicular grafts (bunch of 2-4 hair follicles) are harvested and are implanted on bald area. Minimal scar, time consuming. Good success rate under expert guidance and care Paul T RoseClin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2015; 8: 361370.
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- 28. Why we are good? At Follicle, we treat each and every patient individually and ethically. Our protocol is: Identify cause Assess Severity Evaluate patient factors Discuss potential treatment and effects Consider financial aspects and efficacy of treatment Start Treatment Long term evaluation and assistance
- 29. The main advantages at follicle are:- Expert opinion and care Deep counselling Friendly staff Team of young and dynamic doctors Systematic approach Affordable treatment Better results
- 30. Thank you Follicle A premier centre for hair loss prevention and hair transplant A unit of Smile Carve and Sharma Dentofacial