Usually, the individual experiences natural hair loss, at an average rate of 50 to 100 hairs per day, and affects all groups of different ages, men and women, as this is considered normal, as hair usually goes through different cycles repeatedly and its loss stimulates the growth of new hair. But when hair loss exceeds the normal rate and noticed that hair does not grow back, then the person has suffered the problem of hair loss.
Hair loss is one of the common things that many of us face in his life, and hair loss differs from one person to another, some may experience complete baldness that spreads the entire scalp, while others experience light hair loss such as a receding hairline or a decrease in its density in some areas of the scalp. his head.
The problem of hair loss has a psychological impact on individuals, especially women, as it generates a feeling of loss of self-confidence, and some may feel frustration and depression that may affect their social life negatively. Hair loss is due to many causes that differ from one person to another, the most important of which are stress, stress, genetic causes and other hormonal ones.
Hair loss in men
About 85% of men suffer from one of the types of hair loss for many different reasons, while more than 95% of cases of hair loss or thinning hair are due to genetic causes that are acquired from parents. Male hereditary baldness begins with a receding hairline and a decrease in hair density on the scalp. Over time, it may lead to baldness, and the scalp will take the form of a horseshoe, where a person has hair only in the back and sides of the head.
In general, when male hair loss begins in the early teens and continues without stopping, then a person is at greater risk of developing complete baldness over time. And hereditary baldness is caused by the male sex hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), as this hormone shrinks hair follicles to become shorter and thinner in shape, and then stops their growth at all.
Hair loss in women
Hair loss is not limited to men only, but women are also vulnerable to hair loss or baldness, as some statistics indicate that more than 50% of women have experienced hair loss and most of it is hereditary and is similar to genetic baldness in men, but differs from it in the form of Baldness and areas that are prone to hair loss.
In the beginning, hereditary hair loss in women is limited to a slight decrease in the density of hair on both sides of the scalp, but later on, hair loss may expand more in the area of the two sides and accompany it with more hair thinning and decrease in density, and finally it may reach the crown of the scalp, but rarely Women experience complete baldness. In general, women become more likely to have hereditary hair loss in middle age.
Causes of hair loss
Although genetic loss is the main reason behind most cases of hair loss in both men and women, there are several other reasons that lead to baldness or hair loss that include hormones, some medications, stress, stress and certain diseases, here are some details about them:
● hormonal changes
Some mothers experience hair loss after pregnancy and childbirth due to their high levels of estrogen, but hair loss usually continues for a temporary period, and then hormone levels return to normal and hair growth returns to normal. Also, during menopause, a woman experiences temporary hair loss, and then hair grows back again.
● Certain medical conditions
There are many medical conditions that lead to temporary hair loss, the most important of which are thyroid disorders, anemia and diabetes. There are also some treatments and drugs that cause hair loss, such as chemotherapy and radiation for cancer, birth control pills, blood thinners and some other stimulants.
● Tension and stress
Some painful accidents or constant pressures at work or life in general may expose a person to hair loss, as it is noticed while combing hair or during the bathing period.
● lack of nutrition
Significant weight loss or a change in some nutrients, such as a deficiency in iron, protein, or vitamin A, or an excess of vitamin D, may lead to the problem of hair loss. Also, loss of appetite or bulimia are other causes that may lead to temporary hair loss.
Skin diseases (lupus)
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that sometimes leads to hair loss and bald spots in some areas of the scalp.
Hair Transplant
Many people who suffer from hair loss resort to natural or cosmetic solutions in an attempt to stop or hide the areas of baldness or thinning they have on the scalp. Some of them try to promote hair growth by nourishing the scalp follicles with some beneficial nutrients for hair, such as coconut oil, fish oil, onion juice and lemon. While others resort to the use of cosmetics such as sprays and other cosmetics that give specific hairstyles to hide the bald areas or by using wigs.
Unfortunately, these solutions are not as effective as they should be. Natural solutions may stop certain hair loss patterns if they are discovered early for some people, but they may not work for many other cases. The same applies to cosmetic methods, as they are not a solution to prevent hair loss, but rather are just cosmetic means to hide baldness or areas of low density on the scalp.
From here comes the importance of hair transplantation as a final solution to hair loss, as it is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that is able to put an end to baldness and hair loss and to ensure attractive hair that has the same advantages and characteristics of the patient's natural hair. Hair transplantation is performed by extracting the follicles from the areas characterized by dense hair, which are located in the back of the scalp and the temples area, called the donor area. This is being cultivated
