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Dermatologist and Heavy Hair Fall - Alopecia

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Alopecia, which means heavy hair fall , is a symptom that can correspond to many pathologies, a fairly large set of cases. Faced with alopecia, the dermatologist asks himself several questions : Is it congenital ? Is it diffused or localized ? And finally is it scarring (regrowth is impossible) or not scarring (phenomenon with a possible regrowth possible)? The scalp has an average of 150,000 hairs . The hair grows an average of 0.35 mm per day, or 1 cm per month. Every day between 50 and 80 hairs are physiologically renewed and it is considered that in excess of 100 hairs lost daily the fall is to be considered pathological. What is non-scarring alopecia? The main cause among many different causes of hair loss is what is called telogen effluvium. This is a temporary hair loss, it can be seasonal (in the fall), take place after a delivery or a change of pill in women or after a high fever ... These hair loss can also be due for example to a thyroid problem, a drug or ...

Alopecia - Illnesses that cause hair loss

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Definition Alopecia refers to temporary or permanent moderate or heavy hair loss . A hair loss is considered abnormal beyond a loss of 100 hairs a day. Alopecia can be acute or chronic. This aesthetic and psychological problem can also be the first sign of an underlying pathology. Hair loss can reach the entire scalp or only affect a well-defined area. She can touch the man, the woman and the child indifferently. In humans, hair loss often begins before age 40 (the disorder can also begin just after puberty and be much more severe). The occurrence of moderate alopecia around 30 years is much less worrying if there is a family history (father, grandfather ...). In women, alopecia usually occurs a little later. Cause (s) The alopecia may be the first sign of an underlying disease still unknown: - iron deficiency - hypo or hyperthyroidism - certain conditions such as ringworm, lupus ... It can also occur as a result of certain treatments (chemotherapy, anticoagulants), aft...

Dandruff and Heavy Hair Fall: how to get rid of dandruff?

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Source of discomfort in everyday life, these small white particles that appear especially on dark hair or on black clothes are dandruff. The opinion is unanimous: they are really unattractive! If you are concerned, do not panic, you are far from being an exception since 1 in 2 people (male or female) report being affected by a problem of dandruff between 18 and 50 years. To get rid of it, it is better to know the origin to better treat them. Because yes, there are solutions against dandruff and heavy hair fall due to dandruff . A quick tour of the means at your disposal to eradicate them from your hair! Films: what are the treatments?   "Classic" dandruff treatments   Treatment shampoos and lotions for scalp problems have improved significantly and laboratories now offer much more enjoyable products to use thanks to galenics close to conventional shampoos while the products were once very medical. These are real care for the beauty of the hair, especia...

Stress and Hair Loss - Illness that causes Hair Loss

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Memory of our psychic state, the hair informs us about the events of our life: stress or anxiety, taking drugs, food, etc. Some of the illnesses that cause hair loss. The scientific community is unanimous about the impact of stress on the health of our hair, but less about the depth of the impact. Focus. Hair loss: a reaction to stress Physiological reaction The capillary bulb is very vascularized: Stress has physiological repercussions on the body which result in an increase in sebum secretion, a decrease in blood circulation and an acid toxin production. Thus, the contraction of the blood vessels will result in a refinement of the hair. Stress is also a factor of hormonal reactions  : androgenic hormones are produced in greater quantities, which helps to increase hair loss that is related to these specific hormones. Increased sebum production can result in dandruff and itchy scalp conditions. "Current" stress or "major" stress Common stress is...

3 Pro Tips to Combat Heavy Hair Fall

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To have a mane of dream without the shadow of small efforts raises the impossible bet. And even if your bathroom overflows with care, there is no question of burning the essential steps to the well-being of the hair.  Before reaching the desired result - sublime mane - nothing like pampering his scalp. But despite your many efforts, a large mass of hair throne on your brush after each shampoo? Do not panic. Many factors may be involved according to AurĂ©lien Renault, Aderans expert at Hair Center ... It's time to fix it illico with three pro tips. I LOSE MY HAIR IN LARGE QUANTITIES, IT'S SERIOUS DOCTOR? 50 to 100. This is the number of hair we leave each day on our pillow, and it is a phenomenon called "normal". However, heavy hair fall - the most common - is the androgenic drop. Understand " hair loss due to hormones ".  The eternal culprit? A hormone called Dihydrotestosterone, more commonly known as DHT, which occurs after menopause most often...

Hair-Loss and Thinning Hair - Who Else Wants to Stop Hair-Loss and Thinning?

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If causes of hair loss and hair thinning are getting you down and lowering your self-confidence, then this article is a must-read for you.  If you read this and make use of the information you learn, you will be in good condition to stop your hair-loss and even help encourage new follicle growth . Believe it or not, it was determined a long time ago that you were going to eventually start to loose your hair.   Heredity plays the biggest role in determining if you're going to start balding or not.  What you actually inherit is a high sensitivity to an androgen called dihydrotestosterone, or DHT.   When DHT attaches to your hair follicles, it shrinks them down to a much smaller size, causing them to eventually fall out. Now you may have already guess this, but the key to preventing hair loss and thinning is to use a treatment options that contains an active ingredient proven to reduce the production of DHT in your bloodstream.  By doing this, you...

Can Anxiety Cause Hair Loss and Can You Overcome It?

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Anxiety is an increasingly common complaint in the UK. Recent figures released by the NHS shows that the number of outpatient appointments for those with anxiety disorders has quadrupled from 2008-2012 and surely this anxiety cause hair loss as well.  Statistics from the NHS Information Centre reveal that almost 4% of the UK population, around 2.2 million, now suffers from some form of anxiety. According to Charity Anxiety UK, GPs or psychiatrists refer to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) which lists the different categories of anxiety or mental disorder and the criteria used for diagnosing them.  Since its introduction in 1952, it has been updated and expanded four times. Adults are now susceptible to twelve separate types of disorders ranging from phobias to obsessive compulsive behaviours. The cause of increased anxiety is the subject of much speculation. Many psychotherapists believe that the rapid development of technology and the fa...

Stop Your Hair Fall Before Getting Bald

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Losing some hair every day is a normal physiological phenomenon . Of the thousands of hair we have on our heads, more than one in ten come daily to dislodge end-of-life hair to grow in their place.  The phenomenon becomes pathological when the hair that falls is poorly replaced by fewer and fewer regrowth, or are not replaced at all. In dermatology, it is called alopecia . It is always scary to see his hair fall too much, without knowing why. We will help you find the symptoms of your hair loss here, to help you get back to the triggering factor and any aggravating factors.  This is necessary: ​​first, because putting a cause on an unexplained disorder reduces the stress it causes; then, because of this information, will depend the treatment that will effectively stabilize your alopecia and allow your hair to reconnect with normal hair cycles, treating their three vital functions . To facilitate your search, we have classified alopecia into two broad categories: ...