Understanding Androgenetic Alopecia:
Hair fall in men is a very common cosmetic concern. Male pattern hair loss (MPHL) or androgentic alopecia is a condition affecting millions of men worldwide, commonly between ages 30 and 40. However, currently there are more and more young adolescents, suffering from the MPHL. Thus affecting their self-esteem and confidence, MPHL is becoming one of the reasons for emotional distress in young adults. This blog is about the pathology of male pattern hair loss, the reasons for the same and how hair fall is treated in Derme Cure (DC Clinic) Skin Clinic, the best hair loss treatment clinic in Chennai.
Male pattern hair loss occurs as receding hairline in the frontal regions of the scalp and thinning in the crown region. It starts as hair fall and thinning, with decreased hair growth in these areas. EEventually, it expands over time leading to partial and complete baldness. The exact mechanism behind the hair fall pathology is very complex involving genetic factors, hormonal factors, lifestyle factors and environmental factors.
- Genetic ppredispositions Androgenetic alopecia could run iin the family with iindividualsinheriting genes from both parents that ppredisposesthem to have hair fall. The genes can make the hair follicle receptors more sensitive to dihydrotestosterone, the vital hormone that leads to the miniaturization of the hair follicles and eventual hair loss
- Hormonal Influences: Androgens are the major hormone which triggers androgenetic alopecia both in men and women. Testosterone and DHT, play a vital role in the patterned hair loss. The hormones particularly bind to the receptor in the scalp hair follicles, causing them to shrink, which shortens the hair growth phase, prolongs the resting phase, leads to thinning of the hair, which is short and less pigmented.
- Lifestyle factors: Body weight and diet influence the hormonal effect on hair health, causing hair loss and alters hair growth
- Environmental factors: Dust, smoke, pollution, sunlight and water also influence hair maintenance and hair health.
Available Treatments for Male Pattern Hair Loss:
While we cannot cure male pattern hair loss and not entirely preventable, the available treatment options help to control hair fall and promote hair restoration. However, the treatment response and the outcome differ between each individual and depend on the patient's general health and lifestyle.
- Medications available:
Best Treatment for hair fall treatment clinic options include hair solutions such as minoxidil which is the FDA-approved hair fall control solution. Other molecules helps with controlling the hair fall by inhibiting the DHT and stimulating the hair growth. Molecules such as procapil, anagain, caffeine and redensyl has functions such as improving blood circulation, improving hair nutrition and improve anchorage and strengthening the hair
- Oral supplements: A thorough blood investigations are required to understand the nutritional profile of the individual before suggesting oral supplements. Supplements such as Iron, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12 and biotin are vital in hair growth.
- Platelet-rich plasma therapy for hair restoration: Derme Cure (DC Clinic) is the best PRP therapy clinic for hair in Chennai. The treatment involves a thorough understanding of the procedure before the sessions are done at regular intervals. PRP therapy treatment for hair growth is recommended in patients with prominent thinning or balding. The hair follicle stem cells are induced to stimulate hair growth with the help of the derma-roller and injections of the PRP on the scalp.
- Mesotherapy for hair restoration: Use of mesotherapy solutions containing plant stem cells, exosomes and vitamins could be used with a derma-roller to control hair fall and stimulate hair growth.
- Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT):
LLLT involves using devices such as laser caps or combs to expose the scalp to low-level laser light. This therapy is believed to stimulate hair follicles, improve blood circulation, and promote hair growth.
6. GCF therapy treatment: GFC therapy in Chennai is available at Derme Cure (DC Clinic). This is an advanced form of PRP to stimulates hair growth. The concentration of the growth factors is better in this therapy as the tubes hold a specialised gel to concentrate the growth factors.
Male pattern hair loss impacts the individual’s well-being owing to aesthetic concerns. There are many hair fall treatment clinics in Chennai. Derme Cure (DC Clinic) Skin and Cosmetic Clinic is one of the best hair fall treatment clinics for male pattern hair loss. The treatment includes a thorough examination of the scalp, blood investigations to understand the nutritional profile of the individual and medical treatment combined with procedures to stimulate the hair growth. The treatment outcome may vary between individuals as the treatment would depend on the severity of the hair fall and patient compliance with the treatment.