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Everything you've ever wanted to know about hair loss in men and women

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Hair Loss In Men Vs Women It is a common misconception that hair loss is a problem experienced by men alone. Hair in women falls evenly while those in men fall from particular regions. Thus, while we notice a receding hairline and bald patches in males (male pattern alopecia), women go through thinning of hair evident from the widening of the part (female pattern alopecia). Since women go through uniform hair fall, hair loss problem in women is less noticeable. Androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium are the most common causes for hair loss in both the genders. The onset of hair fall problem in women is in their 20’s and 30’s while for men, it initiates in their teens. Hair loss in women can also happen because of traction alopecia. It happens due to pulling of hair as a result of tight rubber bands, clips, and hair styling tools. However, hair fall in men is largely genetic. Hair Loss Treatments Home remedies : Since ages, coconut, rosemary, jojoba, castor and vitam
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Is hair transplant painful? The process and Healing/recovery time

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People suffer their baldness instead of going for a hair transplant because of a stigma of pain. Anyone who is considering going for a hair transplant has a common question in mind."Is hair transplant painful" a common concern about the procedure as people often associate surgery with a high amount of discomfort, pain and lengthy recovery time? However, hair transplant is performed by qualified and experienced hair restoration surgeons. A local anesthesia is given in the area which means most people will not feel any discomfort at all. It is important to find a hair transplant specialist who will assess your hair loss and takecare of your expectation and different stages of the hair transplant procedure. Stages of a hair transplant procedure: Consultation: During this stage, your hair loss are analyzed and details regarding the treatment are discussed what is your expectation and what can be achieved. Local Anesthesia: Local anesthesia injection is given at the sc
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Benefit of hair transplant surgery - Is hair transplant surgery is better than medication

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Hair loss is faced by everyone at some point in life. Fortunately, we have a solution to this problem. The person who is suffering from hair loss can take medication to treat hair loss, surgical hair treatment, and nonsurgical hair treatments . An obvious question is "Does getting a hair transplant is having an advantage over medication?" Let us discuss the difference between the two to understand which option is better for you. Basics of hair transplant and medications: There is two type of hair transplant surgery method. One is traditional FUT in which a strip of hair is extracted and transplanted to a bald area. And another is the new technique FUE . Both methods are used to treat hair loss in both men and women. Both methods are same except the way how graft are extracted. Medication for hair loss is also available. There are two medicines which are useful in hair loss. One is Minoxidil, which is directly used on the scalp. Another is finasteride, which is taken
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How to prevent hair loss while losing weight.

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While there is numerous benefit of the slimmer waistline, but there are some negative points also. One of them is hair loss. Hair loss from weight loss is due to the telogen effluvium. Normally hair grows 1/2 inch per month for two years and then hair goes to resting phase known as telogen. After resting phase old hairs falls out and make room for new hairs. Approximately 10 % of hair goes into the resting phase. But due to the physical and emotional stress of dieting can cause more hair to fall out. Sometimes you lose weight rapidly which also lead to hair thinning. Hair loss is in women and men both. In such a situation, you can consult a doctor to address your hair loss concern or you can consider following things to control hair loss. 1. Lose weight slowly. When the body undergoes a sudden weight loss this act as a shock to your body and that can initiate rapid hair loss. Avoid crash diet and extreme fasting instead opt a gradual weight loss. Weight your self every week to m
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Do excessive excercise cause hair loss

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Every one of us wants to look good. Exercise is one factor which makes our body fit and nice. We all know the benefit of exercising. Exercise will enhance your overall health. Specifically, exercise help to control weight, fight chronic health condition, improved energy and promote better sleep. But sometimes excessive exercise have negative effects as rightly said excess of anything is not good. Excessive exercise can cause the sleep disorder, fatigue and decrease the effectiveness of the exercise. If you are working out it means you want to look better. So another side effect of excessive exercise is much worrisome for you, excessive exercise can cause hair loss . Hair Loss Cause:   Excessive exercise demands high energy which may cause hair loss. It's possible that the hair comes under stress during physical exertion. Excersing without addressing the nutritional need can cause hair fall. We need a proper diet to avoid hair loss and for hair growth. To boost the physical per
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How long a Hair transplant Procedure Last

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Hair transplant is a surgical process in which hair is transplanted from the donor area to a bald area. The process follows some steps like 1. Preparing donor area . The donor area is trimmed before the surgery and anesthesia is given to the donor area. 2. Extraction. Hair tissues are extracted and then sutures are placed on donor area. Sutures are then covered with adjacent hairs. Hair grafts are prepared from the tissues. 3. Implantation : Recipient area is prepared by giving anesthesia and then hair grafts are implanted in the bald area The whole process takes 6 to 7 hours. The time taken for a hair transplant depends on various factors. 1.The Expertise of Surgeon and the operating team: The most important factor for deciding the time of hair transplant is the experience of the surgeon who is performing the procedure. A well-experienced doctor is more efficient and fast in extracting the grafts. Similarly, the staff is equally important. The technician should be well q
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Location: Chandigarh, India
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How To Deal Wth Genetic Hair Loss

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Hair Loss because of heredity is not really a disease but it is a natural condition caused by some combination of genetics, aging process or hormonal levels. Genetic hair loss can be cured but in early stages and special care should be taken care. Hereditary hair loss starts with thinning of the hair and often progress to complete baldness. Hereditary hair loss is both in men and women. Genetic baldness affects 50% of the men and 40% of the women as they grow. Hair loss pattern in females differs from Male pattern baldness . In men, hair loss begins with the temple area and recedes towards back making an 'M'shape hairline and progresses to baldness. In women, hair starts thinning but not recedes as men. Complete baldness is rare in females. How to deal with Genetic hair loss As there is no proper medication for hereditary hair loss but in some cases, proper care in early stages can cure hair loss. Follow a healthy diet and drink water. Consult the best hair transplant
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Location: Chandigarh, India
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