DHT Hair Loss
DHT hair loss
Hair loss is a major problem that affects millions of people around the world. Contrary to popular belief, hair loss can affect the young as well as the old. There are many reasons for hair loss, including hormone imbalances, poor diet, and excessive stress.
An abundance of the hormone DHT is the leading cause of hair loss in men. DHT stands for dihydrotestosterone. It affects the hair by attaching itself to hair follicles that are sensitive to DHT. The hormone stores itself in the follicle and with each hair cycle, causes it to become smaller. Over a period of time, the follicle becomes so small that new hair is not able to push through. This leads to thinning hair and eventually hair loss.
There are many ways to counter hair loss. For those that experience hair loss, seeing a dermatologist is highly recommend. Hair loss may be an indication of another, more serious physical condition like lupus or diabetes. A health care professional is better equipped to diagnose the cause of hair loss.
For those that are afflicted with high DHT, DHT inhibitors can be prescribed to slow down the effects. In some cases, DHT inhibiters are not enough. Instead, other forms of hair replacement are necessary.
Hair transplants are one way to combat hair loss in men and women. Hair transplants are not for everyone. It is best to consult a hair transplant surgeon to see if you are a viable candidate.
A hair transplant is a relatively low cost, permanent method of hair loss treatment. Hair is grafted from areas on the head where DHT cannot affect hair. These areas are usually the back and the sides of the scalp, where balding does not normally occur. The grafted hair is then transplanted to the affected areas.
Hair transplants are a relatively safe and simple procedure to perform in the hands of a knowledgeable surgeon. A local anesthesia is given to the patient before the surgery takes place, rendering it a fairly painless ordeal. Patients can usually leave without an overnight stay. In most cases the patient does not even require any bandages. A baseball cap is recommended so as to cover up the graft-implanted areas. The grafted areas may redden and swell for several days after the procedure, but will soon heal leaving virtually no trace of surgery.
Hair transplant surgery has had many medical breakthroughs in recent years and is a safe and effective method of providing permanent relief from balding.
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