How to avoid hair loss?

It is not surprising then that alopecia or hair loss in medical terms is one of the most frequent medical consultations and to which multiple resources, care and treatments have been allocated.

Androgenic alopecia

Common baldness or alopecia androgenic It is the most common form of hair loss. In both men and women, common baldness is due to a inherited genetic predisposition on which androgens (male sex hormones) act. Common baldness can appear at any time in a male's life after puberty.

• At man It usually begins with the loss of hair in the fronto parietal area (what we call "entrances"), and then the hair on the crown and the area above the ears is lost.
• In the woman It usually manifests as a more diffuse hair loss and affects the crown area more.

Androgenic alopecia is a process that appears in healthy people, that is, there is no internal disease that causes it. What happens in this type of alopecia is what is called "progressive miniaturization" of the scalp follicles as a consequence of the action of androgens. This causes the appearance of apthin elo, bodyless, lower density and that ends up disappearing. exist other types of alopecia due to other causes such as infections, tumors, burns, scars, etc. that require a study and specific treatment by the dermatologist.

Current treatments for baldness

There is an avalanche of "miracle" treatments aimed at recovering lost hair that should be mistrusted. Today only a certain number of drugs are known that have proven their effectiveness and that the dermatologist should advise you.

• Topical treatment: minoxidil. It is a drug that works by stimulating the growth of the hair follicle. It is applied twice a day on dry hair.
• Oral treatment: antiandrogens such as finasteride (male alopecia) and cyproterone acetate (improves acne, hirsutism and alopecia in women).
• Surgical treatment: hair transplantation, may be indicated in some types of alopecia in selected patients.

The first two treatments should be performed continuously for at least one year to assess their response, although the improvement can be seen after 4-6 months.

Outside of these treatments, capsules and vitamin complexes designed to strengthen and prevent hair loss have no proven scientific efficacy.

Prevention and recommendations for alopecia

There is no evidence that the frequent hair washing, dyes, gummies, foams etc and in general cosmetic care cause a worsening or negatively influence the evolution of alopecia. Although there are some routines that we can follow in our day to day that could prevent its development.

• Follow a healthy and balanced diet, rich in fruit and vegetables.
• Avoid stress.
• Use mild hair products and keep it clean and neat.
• Use drugs under medical supervision and indication.

Therefore, if you notice that your hair is falling out more than usual and you do not think that it could be for any apparent reason, do not hesitate to seek your specialized medical assistance. If you do not know which coverage to choose, we will inform you without any commitment.