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What causes hair loss?

What causes hair loss?

Male pattern baldness can be caused by various factors, including sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, poor sleeping patterns, medication use, increased stress due to work/life balance and other factors. Male pattern baldness impacts about one in five men in their 20s, about one in three men in their 30s and nearly half of men in their 40s, and the rate of impact increases with age.

What are the treatment options for hair loss?

Modern medicine has made significant progress in treating hair loss. The two commonly prescribed treatments for male-pattern baldness are highly successful. Other alternatives like hair transplants, platelet-rich plasma, and light therapy have been used, but their efficacy is less established. It's important to note that these treatments work best for maintaining existing hair rather than regrowing it. Early intervention is crucial for stopping hair loss.

The Australian healthcare advertising code prevents InstantScripts from sharing our medication ingredients, however there are two main active ingredients in most hair loss medications. Our doctors may prescribe various combinations or ratios of these ingredients that best suit your health and regrowth success.

Are there any side effects?

The prescribed pharmaceutical treatments for hair loss may have potential side effects, but they occur at a low rate. Any concerns or questions about side effects should be discussed with a doctor as part of your consultation.

Hair loss can occur due to various reasons, and it's important to differentiate between fact and fiction when it comes to understanding this issue. The primary causes of hair loss can be categorised into five factors.

Heredity: The most common cause of hair loss in men is male-pattern baldness, which is a hereditary condition known as androgenetic alopecia. This gradual and predictable form of hair loss occurs when hair follicles become sensitive to dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a byproduct of testosterone.

Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions can trigger hair loss, although it is more common in females. Examples include alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), ringworm of the scalp (fungal infection), and trichotillomania (hair pulling).

Medication: Some medications, such as those used for cancer, arthritis, depression, and heart problems, can contribute to hair loss. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy are well-known treatments that may cause temporary baldness.

Stress: Stressful events can lead to temporary hair loss. Many individuals experience hair loss after going through particularly stressful periods, but it is usually temporary.

Hairstyles and treatments: Certain hairstyles that pull the hair tightly, like cornrows, can cause traction alopecia. Hot oil treatments, perms, and excessive bleaching can also lead to inflammation and hair loss, which may be permanent if scarring occurs.

Sources

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9951956/