In a fast-paced work-laden world, one barely gets time to focus on one’s health. From pollution to stress to age to genetics, the nemeses of your hair are countless. Drastic hair fallout not only deteriorates hair health but also has a significant effect on the individual’s mental and emotional well-being.
Naturally, our appearance shapes our self-perception. Therefore, a lack of confidence caused by hair fall could lead to shame and poor self-worth. Certain factors that cause hair fall are hormonal imbalances, poor hair care, scalp infection, and the most obvious one is ageing.
In women, even childbirth and PCOD can lead to early hair fall. Genetic factors including Alopecia Areata and Androgenetic Alopecia are very common in both women and men. The Norwood scale, a classification system used to measure the extent of baldness in men, classified male baldness into six grades—I to VIII; whereas the Ludwig scale classifies female baldness in three stages.
Thanks to these classifications and advanced hair fall treatments, one can now choose their plan accordingly. The most effective treatments include:
Hair Transplant (FUT)
The first step in the Follicular Unit Transplantation is identifying donor areas on the client’s head. A few hair follicles are collected from this donor area and then injected into the areas that lack hair growth. For comfort and painlessness, mild anaesthesia is given during the treatment.
It yields the following benefits:
- A good success rate of 95-98%
- Long-lasting results
- Natural-looking results using one’s own hair
- Non-Invasive
GFC Treatment
To get a faster result than PRP treatment, one can opt for GFC. In this, Growth Factor Concentrate from the patient's own plasma is extracted to promote hair growth directly in the scalp. The growth factors extracted from the platelets work their magic and the hair density is improved sooner than expected. In this treatment as well, a numbing cream is applied on the head to keep the process painless.
It yields the following benefits:
- Non-Surgical
- Less sessions required
- Absolutely no risk of infection
- There’s no possibility of pain
PRP Treatment
In PRP treatment, platelet-rich plasma is obtained from the patient’s own blood which imparts about eight growth factors. When reinjected into the scalp, this plasma stimulates growth in hair follicles. Target areas are specifically chosen for better efficiency. This treatment shows results in six months and hence is a go-to for people suffering rapid hair loss.
It yields the following benefits:
- Tackles bald patches effectively
- Guaranteed result in little time
- No downtime
- No open wounds
PDO Hair thread Treatment
In this process, hair restoration happens through thread embedding therapy. It boosts blood flow, promotes collagen and elastic production, and ultimately activates fibroblasts that push hair regrowth. This is accompanied by anaesthesia for maximum comfort of the client.
It yields the following benefits:
- Visible results in two to three months
- No downtime
- No active scalp infections
- Beneficial for receding hairline and female baldness
Mesotherapy
In this treatment, the focus is on imparting nutrients and vitamins from plants and medications directly into the scalp. It is followed by a gentle scalp massage to distribute the injected material evenly. It does take a few sessions but provides effective results almost immediately.
It yields the following benefits:
- No downtime
- Improvement observed in four to six sessions.
- Helps to remove dandruff and seborrhea
- Improves blood flow
Whereas these treatments definitely serve to accelerate hair growth, one must be mindful of their lifestyle to bring about proper results. Keeping our diets protein-rich can assist in hair fall recovery. Moreover, avoid excessive smoking as it is one of the most common contributing factors of hair loss.
Women should be cautious with tight hairstyles as it worsens or sometimes even causes hair fall. Other than that, applying coconut oil, aloe vera and other home remedies can keep the treatment effects afloat and also serve as a good ‘hair-care’ routine.
We highly advise to discuss all health issues with your doctor before any treatments to avoid any side effects. It is necessary to be mindful of all the necessary precautions along with after-care steps.
Most treatments have a definite time period during which shampooing or combing is compulsorily forbidden. Such precautions should be taken seriously to avoid side effects caused by carelessness. Afterall, It is up to the individual to follow precautions as per the treatment done.
In the end, it is necessary to understand that hair loss is not a lost cause. For each step you take towards your hair health, there will be a slight improvement in the condition. How we feel is directly proportional to how we treat ourselves.
Therefore, it’s no use losing your confidence over hair problems, instead, we should take this opportunity to implement the treatments that will transform your hair for the better. Where there’s hope and efforts, there are results. And with advanced science, now it’s all too possible!