HAIRFALL TREATMENT 2020

Now a days unhealthy daily routine, malnutrition, heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or medications etc  can be one reason behind hair loss in men or women.

The main type of hair loss in women is the same as it is men. It's called Androgenetic Alopecia, or female (or male) pattern hair loss. In women, Androgenetic Alopecia begins with gradual thinning at the part line, followed by increasing diffuse hair loss radiating from the top of the head. In men, hair loss usually begins above the temples, and the receding hairline eventually forms a characteristic "M" shape; hair at the top of the head also thins, often progressing to baldness. 

Now treatment of hairfall can be done in various ways-

1.By Medicine

2.By Hair transplant surgery.

3.By Home Remedies

1. By Medicines- Following most popular drugs are being used in hair fall treatment. These medicines are FDA approved.

• Minoxidil (Rogaine): It is topical liquid and it is available as a liquid or foam as 2% or 5% or 10% etc. Apply it to the scalp twice a day to grow hair and prevent hair loss.
• Finasteride (Propecia, Proscar):This is a pill that you take daily. It’s only available with a prescription from your doctor. Effects of finasteride in women are poor and it may result in birth defects if taken during pregnancy.

 

2. By Hair transplant surgery- Now a days hair transplant surgery is the highly popular and cost effective treatment due to visible and permanent hair growth. Day by day this treatment is going to spread out across the world. Hair transplantation is a surgical technique that removes hair follicles from one part of the body, called the 'donor site', to a bald or balding part of the body known as the 'recipient site'.This surgery is done in two different methods- 

A. Follicular Hair Transplantation (FUT) or strip harvesting method 

B. Follicular unit extraction (FUE)

A. Follicular unit transplantation (FUT, or strip method):

• A thin strip of skin with hair is removed from the back of your head and divided into pieces, each containing 1 to 4 hairs (hair grafts)
• the grafts are placed into tiny cuts made in the scalp
• the site where the hairs are taken is closed with stitches
• you'll have a scar on the back of your head, but it should not be visible unless you have very short hair
• The head does not need to be shaved – only the area where the skin is removed is trimmed.

B.  Follicular unit extraction (FUE):

• Back of the head is shaved
• individual hairs are removed 1 by 1 (grafts)
• the grafts are placed into tiny cuts made in the scalp
• you'll have lots of tiny scars, but they will not be very noticeable

  

  (Comparison between FUT vs FUE)
  

  
  

 In strip harvesting, skin strips with good hair growth are planted on balding areas and in follicular unit extraction hair clusters with their roots are manually removed and planted at the hairless site.Strip harvesting is what the surgeons are mostly adopting these days. It leaves a slim scar at the donor site and promises recovery within two weeks.

FUE can be done in a single or several settings. It is a manual and time taking process but gives very natural results and leaves behind no marks. However, it is not a cost effective process and is time consuming both for the doctor and the patient. However use of robotics has reduced the time in this process and simplified it immensely.It is a surgical process that involves removal of hair follicles from any site in the body like face or legs and planting them on the hairless portion.  

3.By Home Remedies -Following remedies are used popularly to prevent and treat hair loss effectively.

1. Amla (Gooseberry)

Vitamin C deficiency is one of the probable causes of hair loss. Amla is rich source of Vitamin C, it provides strength to the hair follicles, and thereby prevents hair fall. Boil the dried amla with coconut oil till the oil becomes black. Let it cool down and then massage your hair with this oil. Leave it for 20 minutes and then shampoo your hair as usual. Repeat this twice a week. 

2. Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a helpful home remedy for hair fall and to promote hair growth. It plays a significant role in balancing the pH levels of hair and the scalp. Extract the pulp from aloe vera leaf or stalk and rub into your hair. Keep massaging in circular motions. Be sure your hair is already washed before you do this. Then leave it for about 15 minutes, and then rinse with cold water. Repeat this thrice a weak.

3.Onion Juice

Onion is highly rich in a sulfur content that promotes blood circulation to the hair follicles, boosts hair growth and prevents hair loss. Sulfur is also known to fight scalp infections.
Extract onion juice and dip a cotton ball in it and apply all over your scalp. Leave it for 20-30 minutes and then rinse it off using a mild shampoo. Follow this once a week and then see the difference.

4. Green Tea

Green tea is known as an excellent agent to boost hair growth and prevent hair fall. Soak two green tea bags in the hot water and let the water cool down. Then rinse your hair with this solution and keep massaging your scalp gently. Use this green tea solution as an after-shampoo conditioner and then repeat it twice a week.

5. Fenugreek Seeds (Methi)

Fenugreek is one of the most effective natural remedies to stop hair fall. It helps in the rebuilding of hair follicles and enhances hair growth. Soak methi seeds in water overnight. Then grind the seeds and make a paste which is spreadable. Start applying the paste from the roots to the tips. Cover your hair with a shower cap. Leave it for 40 minutes and then wash off using cold water. Repeat this once or twice a month.

6. Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is rich in essential fats, proteins, and minerals like potassium which are very good for hair re-growth and also controls hair fall. Grate coconut and squeeze its milk. Then apply this milk to your scalp with a hair dye brush. Then cover your scalp with a towel and leave it for 20 minutes. Then remove the towel and wash your hair with cold water and shampoo.

7. Honey and Greek Yoghurt

Greek yoghurt is known as a natural hair conditioner. It is rich in proteins and Vitamin B5 which are highly beneficial for your hair. Honey has antibacterial properties that prevent your hair from
damage. Take a bowl, add make a mixture of 2 tablespoons of greek yoghurt with 1 tablespoon of lemon and honey. Then apply this pack to your scalp using a hair dye brush. Leave it on for about half an hour, and then rinse thoroughly with cold water. Repeat this pack once a week.

8. Massage with Coconut Oil

Coconut oil contains antimicrobial and antioxidants properties that help fight scalp infections and strengthen your hair. Slightly warm coconut oil and start massaging your scalp in circular motions. You can also use olive, amla and almond oil instead of coconut oil for similar results.

9. Neem Leaves

Neem leaves have excellent antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties which help you get rid of dandruff. It also helps the hair follicles to become stronger and promotes hair growth. Take 10-12 neem leaves and boil in water till the water reduces to half its quantity. After the mixture cools down, apply it to your scalp. Leave the paste on for 30 minutes and rinse off with water. Repeat this twice and week and see the difference.

10. Beetroot Juice

Beetroot is rich in Vitamin B6, C, folate, magnesium, betaine, and potassium which are essential to healthy hair. Take 7-8 beetroot leaves and boil in water till the water level comes down to half its quantity. Then grind the leaves and add 1 tablespoon of henna. Apply the paste to the scalp and leave it for 20 minutes and wash off with luke-warm water.