Baldness in men - causes and treatment. The hair on the head falls out in patches. Causes, symptoms, treatment of alopecia External causes are many and varied

Baldness of the head occurs for various reasons. And here it is important to correctly identify the factor that provokes hair loss, as well as eliminate it. If this is not done, then none of the modern methods of treating alopecia (this is what baldness of the head is called in medicine) will not help.

Hair loss on the head does not just happen. Everything has its own reason, and in this case it can be hidden in:

As you can see, complete hair loss or baldness of the scalp can occur for various reasons. And if you cannot determine the exact factor that led to the appearance of this problem on your own, you should seek help from a doctor and undergo a comprehensive examination.

Treating baldness of the head is only after establishing and eliminating the root cause. If you do not have serious pathologies that could lead to hair loss, then you can easily fix your problem using various and therapeutic shampoos.

In addition, you will need to adhere to proper nutrition, which excludes all harmful foods and drinks from the diet. The main menu should contain fresh vegetables and fruits, dairy and dairy products, lean meat and fish, nuts and seeds, as well as cereals and cereals. No canned food and semi-finished products!

For the duration of the hair treatment, you will also need to give up:

• the use of a hair dryer, ironing and other hair styling devices;
• dyeing hair with dyes that contain ammonia.

All this can be supplemented with a scalp massage (it stimulates blood circulation, thereby strengthening the hair and preventing hair loss) and using a tool such as Darsonval. It perfectly fights baldness and promotes active hair growth.

If during the examination you have been diagnosed with hormonal disorders or dermatological diseases, then you will need individual treatment, which only a doctor can choose. Believe me, getting rid of the root cause, you can easily overcome baldness. And remember that the cause of hair loss in almost 90% of cases is inside. And it must be installed.

Video about the causes of baldness in women

Baldness in women is not as common as in men, but recently this problem has become more and more relevant in the beautiful half of humanity. When I took a course of examination in the trichological clinic, I saw very young girls suffering from various kinds of baldness. The picture, I can tell you, is not pleasant. There were girls with a diffuse type of alopecia, someone had androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, subtotal, universal, marginal, ringworm, etc.

Often, female alopecia occurs due to the internal factors of the girl's body. Only a professional trichologist can understand the causes of female pattern baldness and prescribe the correct, effective and timely treatment. This requires a thorough diagnosis.

Types of hair loss in women

Diffuse baldness in the form of a strip is characterized by hair loss over the entire part of the head. As a rule, at first a single “stripe” begins to appear on the crown of the head. It usually looks like the letter "I", through which the scalp is visible. The causes of this type of hair loss are not fully established. At the same time, baldness occurs in the fronto-parietal part of the head and then gradually from the side of the temples. If with this type of alopecia you do not start treatment on time, then this very single “strip” will gradually grow throughout the parietal region. As a result, a bald patch is formed on the crown in the form of an oval or circle. The disease does not stop there and can progress to the temples and the back of the head. Be careful not to delay the trip to the trichologist.

This is another type of diffuse alopecia in women. It differs from the previous one only in the more accelerated intensity of the process: in this type, the follicles wither much faster than in the first case. Hair in the same way begins to fall out at first like a "stripe", but then it becomes much wider and begins to form an elliptical "nest". I personally saw a woman in a clinic with this type of baldness. She turned to specialists too late. She practiced self-medication at home. Her entire parietal region was affected. Therefore, I repeat again and again one simple truth, both for men and women: “Take your feet in your hands and run headlong to trichologists, if there are none in your city, then to dermatologists, nothing good from what you if you flip through and apply grandmother’s recipes from the chest, it won’t work !!! ”

Forms of alopecia areata

This type of disease can be described in just one word - total. It starts as alopecia areata. Then, gradually, a very rapid appearance of new areas is noted, with bald patches that subsequently merge with each other. This, unfortunately, leads to the complete loss of absolutely all hair on the head and face of a woman. The duration of this development of the process of alopecia in women is from 48 hours to 2-3 months. The numbers are simply horrendous.

subtotal alopecia

In this case, the hair falls out on about half of the surface of your scalp. This process is characterized by a very slow progression. New foci of bald patches appear with the preservation of short and fluffy hair in the marginal zone. In this case, partial loss of eyelashes, as well as eyebrows on the face, is possible.

Universal alopecia

Probably one of the scariest forms. It is characterized by hair loss on absolutely the entire skin of a woman. In addition, it can be combined with dystrophic changes in the nails and be accompanied by a neurotic syndrome and vegetative-vascular dystonia. The sensations are terrible, the hair disappears all over the body, including the armpits and intimate areas.

marginal alopecia

This type of baldness affects the back of the head, temples, and the edge of the scalp. At the same time, vellus hair at first can be preserved, but as statistics show, it falls out completely in the future. After the loss of vellus hair, hair follicles atrophy completely after a while and die. If the bulbs are dead, no treatment is possible.

Ringworm alopecia

In this case, areas with bald patches appear on the parietal and frontal regions, with this type of disease, the hair begins to break off at a distance of 1-1.5 cm from the skin.

Androgenetic pattern baldness

This type of hair loss is very common in men. 99% of the male population with hair problems suffers from AGA (adrogenia). I wrote about this in more detail in the article - androgenetic alopecia. If a woman has undergone such a disease, this fact indicates that a sufficiently high concentration of the male hormone testosterone is present in the body. In this case, baldness usually begins as a "stripe" or "nest", but in the future the process progresses, and over time, the hair may fall out completely. If you do not undergo a course of treatment prescribed by a specialist in time, then there may be no hair left on the parietal region, or they will grow there very rarely.

Causes of baldness in women

Traumatic alopecia

It is characterized by mechanical pulling out of the hair, which occurs quite by accident, for example, when combing the hair roughly, or due to the fault of an improperly selected tool. In addition, the cause of baldness can be the so-called tightening or tension of the hair, which occurs as a result of styling some traumatic female hairstyles, such as a braid, ponytail, and so on. The complex of treatment in this case should be prescribed individually, based on the context of a particular situation.

Cosmetic alopecia

In this case, damage, thinning and accompanying baldness can be caused, for example, by the frequent use of a hair dryer, curling iron or hair styling products. One of the important components of the treatment of this type of baldness will be the choice of directly the right products for permanent hair care.

diffuse alopecia

Here the process of hair loss is already symptomatic. Diffuse alopecia occurs, as a rule, due to chronic poisoning of the body, intoxication or severe infectious diseases. Treatment for this type of hair loss will depend on the specifics of the individual case.

Scarring alopecia

Scarring alopecia in women occurs as a result of the destruction of the hair follicle due to ongoing scarring on the skin. This type of hair loss is caused by neoplasms, traumatic effects, or lesions of the skin of the scalp with specific infections. The complex of treatment should be prescribed by a trichologist and must necessarily include taking vitamins for hair growth and strengthening.

Baldness in women: treatment

For treatment, you can use both salon procedures and traditional medicine recipes. From salon procedures to prevent hair loss and improve their growth, mesotherapy and darsonvalization are effective. These procedures are carried out in courses.

Mesotherapy for hair growth is a technique for restoring blood circulation in the hair follicles, which provides the hair with essential nutrients. During the procedure, nutritional therapeutic mixtures are injected into the scalp. The composition of the mixtures is selected individually.

Darsonvalization is the impact on the cells of the scalp with high voltage discharges, which activates the microcirculation in the cells. Thanks to this, metabolic processes are restored, oxygen saturation occurs.

Traditional medicine offers a wide range of different masks and infusions using various medicinal plants (nettle, burdock, chamomile, etc.). A mustard mask for hair growth is also very effective, which, due to heating, causes blood flow to the hair follicles.

The indisputable advantage of using folk remedies is the possibility of their independent use at home. In addition, it is much more economical than in-salon treatments. However, to achieve visible results, it is necessary to carry out home procedures systematically.

Henna is one of the most effective (and inexpensive) hair care products. Henna can be used both for coloring and for treatment. Applying henna paste will make your hair manageable and silky, like after a beauty salon.

Since ancient times, Eastern women have discovered the secrets of the healing effect of henna. It helps prevent hair loss, strengthens, nourishes and gives hair energy and strength. Henna is also a natural conditioner and antioxidant. In addition, henna is effective in combating dry seborrhea and dandruff.

The undeniable advantage of using henna for hair treatment is its affordable price and the ability to carry out procedures at home, without additional costs for salon procedures.

Henna is both colored and colorless. They have the same properties. But if you have blond hair, from colored henna they can acquire a reddish tint, which will be difficult to remove, because it is a natural dye. Therefore, if you do not naturally have fiery red hair and do not dye your hair in this surprisingly emotional shade, then we recommend using colorless henna for hair treatment.

The healing effect of henna is to penetrate deep into the hair, where there is a healing, nourishing and bactericidal effect on the cortical layer, displacing all chemicals and not allowing them to penetrate there again. Therefore, you should not apply henna to freshly dyed, highlighted hair, or permed hair. Dyeing your hair shortly after henna treatment is also not recommended. Another of the wonderful properties of henna is the ability to glue the hair scales, which does not allow substances harmful to the hair to penetrate into the hair structure.

One of the effective treatments is henna hair wrap. To do this, apply diluted henna to your hair, wrap it with plastic wrap, wrap your head in a towel and hold for 20-30 minutes. Gradually, you can bring the time up to 1 hour.

In conclusion, I want to add on my own behalf that the treatment of baldness should ALWAYS begin with finding the root cause of its occurrence. To identify the factors that accompany female alopecia, doctors conduct a number of examinations, including a special blood test and a hair trichogram. Based on the results of the above diagnostics, the trichologist already determines the type of your disease and only then prescribes an individual course of treatment. In no case do not self-medicate! It is very dangerous.

Video - female pattern baldness: causes and solutions

What is patchy alopecia?

Alopecia areata is the loss of hair, usually on the scalp, but sometimes it can affect other areas of the body. Hair loss tends to happen fairly quickly and often more on one side of the head than the other.
Alopecia areata affects both men and women.

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Causes of focal alopecia

Modern data suggest that the cause of patchy baldness is the pathology of the immune system or autoimmune disorders in which the immune system "attacks" the tissues of its own body. In alopecia areata, for unknown reasons, the body's own immune system "attacks" the hair follicles and disrupts their normal growth. A skin biopsy in alopecia areata reveals immune cells inside the hair follicles where they should not normally be present, the exact reasons for this are unknown. Alopecia areata is sometimes associated with other autoimmune conditions such as allergic disorders, thyroid disease, vitiligo, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Sometimes patchy baldness is inherited by family members, suggesting a role for genes and heredity.

Forms of baldness

Most often there is one or more areas of hair loss on the head - focal alopecia. There may also be more extensive hair loss over the entire head, which is called diffuse alopecia. Sometimes hair falls out completely from the whole body - this is total or universal baldness. Sometimes hair loss can affect the beard in men, this condition is known as beard baldness.

Who can get patchy alopecia?

Alopecia areata tends to develop more frequently in children, adolescents, and young adults. However, it can also occur in the elderly and rarely in young children. Alopecia areata is not contagious. Alopecia areata should not be confused with hair loss, which can be caused by discontinuation of hormone therapy with estrogen and progesterone for birth control, or hair loss associated with the end of pregnancy.

Diagnosis of focal alopecia

A characteristic sign of focal alopecia is hair in the form of an "exclamation mark". These unusual hairs can be found in areas of hair loss. They can be seen with a hand lens, interrupted hairs, narrower closer to the skull (looks like an exclamation point). A skin biopsy is sometimes needed for diagnosis.

Treatment of patchy alopecia

In about 50% of patients, hair grows back within a year without any treatment. The more time elapses since hair loss, the less likely it is that hair will grow back. A variety of treatments can be used. Corticosteroid injections, creams and shampoos have been used to treat the skin for many years. Other treatments include minoxidil, irritants (anthralin), and topical immunotherapy (xylosphorin), each of which is used in various combinations.
A study in the Archives of Dermatology (Vol. 134, 1998; 1349-52) reports the effectiveness of aromatherapy and essential oils (cedarwood oil, lavender, thyme, rosemary) in some patients. As with many chronic diseases for which there is no specific cure, a variety of remedies are emerging that are not really effective. There is no known effective method of prevention, although the elimination of emotional stress has been found to be beneficial. There are no medications or hair care products associated with the onset of patchy alopecia. Much scientific research is still focused on this complex condition.

The presence of thick hair excites not only women, but also men. A thick head of hair not only gives masculinity to its owner, but also instills confidence in him in male charisma, so hair loss in men is a rather big problem that is dealt with by a whole science - trichology.

The causes of hair loss in men are different, but we will focus on two main ones: genetic predisposition and activation of male sex hormones.

In the case when a person has a genetic heredity for hair loss, then baldness cannot be avoided. According to statistics, among 75% of the surveyed respondents, the process of baldness was transmitted through the maternal line, and only in 20% turned out to be paternal. The unaccounted for 5% fell on men, who became the first among the representatives of their kind, the first to face the problems of baldness.

Hormones have a negative effect on the hair follicle so that it stops growing and after a while simply dies.

In addition to the two main causes of hair loss in men, the following can be attributed:

• changed hormonal background;
• metabolism is disturbed;
• thyroid disease and diabetes;
• beriberi, stress, gastrointestinal diseases;
• sudden weight loss.

The causes of male pattern baldness or alopecia are divided into several types.

Alopecia in men that goes unnoticed is male pattern baldness or scientifically, androgenetic alopecia, found in most men with a tendency to baldness.

The frontal part thins first, then the parietal, and finally the entire upper part of the head becomes bald.

Diffuse alopecia is the most common type of hair loss, characterized by the same hair loss during the day, which is approximately equal to 150-1000.

Diffuse alopecia is affected by: stress, medication, radiation.

There are three forms of diffuse alopecia:

• anagen;
• telogen;
• catagenic.

Telogen - the follicles are asleep, but the emergence of new hair gradually occurs, with the anagen form - hair growth is impossible.

With a total form - the hair is lost in full. One of the forms of total alopecia, is considered a type of universal alopecia, associated with complete loss of hair on the entire body. It can manifest itself in adulthood and childhood. Usually its course is associated with a sharp and abundant loss, and after a few months there is a complete disappearance of the hairline.

Early baldness in men is always androgenic and occurs in most men, and directly depends on the heredity laid down by both parents. This form of alopecia is the thinning of the hairline in the parietal or frontal part of the head.

The process of baldness occurs due to the effect on the follicles of a male hormone called dihydrotestosterone. Because of it, the growth of new hair decreases, and the remaining ones gradually take on the appearance of thin and dull, baldness gradually appears.

If baldness manifested itself quite early, then this serves as proof of the correctness of the diagnosis. Early male pattern baldness, which began when a man was a teenager, contributes to the most severe form of pattern baldness.

The question arises, how to stop male pattern baldness? Of course, after experiencing stress and losing a small amount of hair, it is quite possible to act on the follicles of the hair bulb to resume their growth.

Faced with a more serious problem regarding male pattern alopecia, returning them to their original strength and density will be much more problematic. However, it is possible to prevent and stop hair loss in men with the help of medicine, surgery and folk remedies.

In order for the treatment of male pattern baldness to be effective, it is necessary to identify the causes that led to hair loss. You should come to a consultation with a trichologist, who will visually examine the hair, prescribe a series of studies and tests. After receiving the results, the doctor will prescribe an individual treatment.

To partially cure hair loss, you can use scalp massage - which is an effective method for incipient baldness. Massage increases blood flow, which nourishes the hair follicles, which helps prevent hair loss.

Be sure to observe hygiene, wash your hair with shampoos to strengthen hair, preferably professional ones. Dirty hair not only looks untidy, but also falls out more intensely. At home, men struggling with baldness need to use milder shampoos that will at least partially help fight the problem.

Although the process of male pattern baldness cannot be reversed, there are modern medicines that can help slow down or prevent the process that has begun. The positive effect is not immediately noticeable, it may take at least 4-5 months from the start of treatment. At the end of the treatment course, the problem may arise again.

To achieve the result associated with the main causes of male pattern baldness, special medications have been developed that can help in the fight against male pattern baldness:

• minoxidil;
• finasteride;
• corticosteroids.

Mesotherapy uses the method of medicinal injections into the scalp area, which include vitamins, amino acids and enzymes. The medicinal mixture saturates the hair follicles, helping their growth and improving their external condition.

Laser therapy is a modern method that is quite effective in androgenetic alopecia or its genetic form. To get excellent results, laser treatment is well carried out in combination with minoxidil or finasteride.

Transplantation is a method of transplanting the patient's hair follicles to problem areas of the head. In men prone to androgenetic alopecia, hair under the influence of the testosterone hormone falls out more from the parietal and frontal zones, while it does not affect the temporal and occipital part of the head. Therefore, when performing a hair transplant, active follicles that are viable and grow well are taken from these parts.

How do folk remedies help the treatment of male pattern baldness? Traditional medicine recipes can be prepared at home - these can be masks that strengthen hair, as well as all kinds of rinses. Before applying them, be sure to check if there are any allergic components in the composition of folk remedies.

Recipes for masks and rinses can be found on the Internet and in the media, choose the right recipe for you. The trichologist, for his part, will also advise the latest proven traditional medicine.

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