Dermatology Specialist Dr. Deniz Çetinkunar noted that hair loss is a condition that can affect men and women of all ages and said, “A correct diagnosis is necessary for the treatment of hair loss. For this, a detailed history, physical examination, laboratory tests and, if necessary, biopsy of the skin, as well as microscopic evaluation of the hair are important. “The treatment needs to be planned individually,” he said.
Stating that the problem of shedding, which manifests as thinning and thinning of the hair or a decrease in the growth rate, may be congenital or may develop later. Deniz Çetinkunar said, “Having more than 100 strands of hair a day should be considered. The main causes of shedding are vitamin deficiencies, strict diet, medications, high fever, infection, hormonal factors that occur during postpartum and menopause, and stress.
Noting that male pattern hair loss, which is seen as general hair loss or opening in the front areas and sparseness on the crown, is a disorder associated with hereditary predisposition due to androgen hormones. Deniz Çetinkunar said, “In the case of ringworm type hair loss, there is a sharply limited, patchy hair loss. Psychological stress often underlies it. Another stress-induced hair loss is trichotillomania, which is hair loss due to new hair growth.
Regardless of the type or severity of hair loss, blood tests are done before treatment planning, and according to these results, ways such as eliminating the underlying vitamin deficiency, eliminating hormonal disorders and providing psychological support work. Deniz Çetinkülar said:
“Solutions and shampoos that increase microcirculation in the scalp can be used in the treatment. In addition to these products containing amino acids, vitamin E and panthenol, herbal products such as jojoba oil, almond oil, wheat extract can work with their ansistatic and moisture-retaining properties. Multivitamin tablets containing combinations of vitamins and amino acids can also be effective in hair growth and strengthening.”
STEM CELL METHOD IS ALSO USED
Stating that one of the personalized treatments is fibroblast, that is, stem cell therapy, Çetinkunar said, “By biopsy taken from an area that is not exposed to the sun, such as behind the ear, fibroblast cells are multiplied and injected into the area with hair loss. Another method applied by injection is mesotherapy. Mixtures of vitamins, minerals and amino acids necessary for hair are applied to the scalp. With this method, the thinned hair becomes thicker, the shedding can stop, and the hair becomes more vibrant and shiny. Especially in the treatment of ringworm, steroid injection is used.
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