Skin disorders

Posted by Naveen Dahiya on October 28th, 2018

Causes of Hairloss In Men

Male Pattern Baldness is a common reason for Hair transplant in Delhi

This is one of the leading causes of baldness in men and is medically known as androgenic alopecia. In androgenic alopecia there is hair loss over the scalp in “M-shaped” pattern. Over the period of time the baldness will progressively push the hair line posteriorily. In response DHT hair become stunted and thinned out leading miniaturisation of hair.

Stress can Trigger Hairloss in both men and women

Severe physical stress, psychological stress or mental tensions like sudden financial crisis, job problems or business losses can also lead to rapid hair loss. This kind of hair loss can be very well managed by Medicines and less frequently requires Hair Transplant.

 Hairloss can be due to Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency

General malnutrition, crash diet for weight reduction or some vitamin deficiencies can to hair loss and baldness. The most common deficiency which is thought to contribute to hair loss is iron-deficiency anemia. Deficiencies in other nutrients like vitamin B deficiencies, Vitamin E deficiency and protein deficiencies can also lead to hair loss. Some of the essential minerals like zinc, magnesium and calcium deficiencies can also trigger hair loss.

Medications can also lead to Hairloss

Hair loss can be triggered by Chemotherapeutic drugs and some other medicines like anti-thyroid medications and hormonal therapies. Anti-epileptics, anti-coagulants and beta-blockers can also trigger hair loss. These medications cause hair loss forcing the hair follicle transition from growth phase (anagen phase) to the resting phase (telogen phase). Hair Transplant is not recommended for these cases.

Some scalp Infections lead to Generalised or Local Hairloss

The most common scalp infection leading to hair loss is a fungal infection called ringworm or Tinea capitis. They release chemicals to destroy the root of hair follicles. They also compete with hair folliclesfor nutrition. Once they have stayed for some time it is difficult to eradicate them and patient has to undergo long term treatment extending from few weeks to months. It is advisable to visit your dermatologist on regular basis.

Auto Immune Disease

Auto-immune diseases can also cause hair loss. The damage to hair follicles in scalp can result in hair loss of various kinds, including alopecia areata and telogen effluvium. Hair transplant is rarely advisable for these conditions.

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism can cause patchy hair loss.

Trichotillomania

Habitual plucking or pulling of the hair from the head can lead to hair loss. Over time, a bald spot will develop over the involved area of scalp and if this habit is not stopped then there can be permanent hair loss in that portion.

Tight Bands or Pulled Up Hair

Though more common in women but even in men wearing hair in tight braids (like dreadlocks or cornrows) or having hair tightly pulled back can lead to hair loss. This is also known as traction alopecia. This is also an important indication to undergo hair transplant in Delhi. It is caused by chronic pulling of the hair, leading to gradual hair loss, mostly at the hairline.