Causes of Hair Loss
Hair loss is a common problem. Hair loss occurs when the cycle of hair growth and shedding is disrupted or when the hair follicle is destroyed and replaced with scar tissue.
Several causes of hair loss:
- Family history (heredity)
- Hormonal changes
- Medical conditions
- Medications
Causes of Hair Loss
Family history of hair loss
Heredity hair loss is the most common especially man and termed as male-pattern baldness or female-pattern baldness. It usually occurs gradually and in a receding hairline and bald spots in men and thinning hair in women.
Hormonal changes and medical conditions
Hormonal changes and imbalance can be due to pregnancy, childbirth or onset of menapause, scalp infection, alopecia areata (body’s immune system attacks hair follicles), thyroid problem etc.
Medications
Hair loss might be due to drugs used for cancer, heart problem, depression, birth control, high blood pressure etc.
Mesotherapy for Hair Loss FAQs
What is Mesotherapy for hair loss?
Mesotherapy is a non-invasive treatment of scalp using unique hair nourishing solution to prevent hair loss and to promote hair growth by stimulating hair follicles with the combination of various growth factors, hyaluronic acids, vitamins and minerals.
It helps for
- Protect hair follicle from free radicals by neutralization
- Hydrate and revitalizes the scalp
- Improve blood circulation to the scalp
- Stimulate and nourish hair follicles
- Enhances collagen and GAGs synthesis
- Increases cell migration and proliferation
How long does the procedure takes?
The procedure takes approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
How many sessions of mesotherapy needed?
Initial of 2 to 3 sessions to be done within 2 to 3 weeks apart according to the results. An additional session after 2 months then a maintenance session about 4 to 5 months.
Is the procedure painful?
There is minimal and tolerable pain. The pain can be minimized with numb cream application prior to the treatment.
* Disclaimer: Each individual’s treatment and/or results may vary. Please consult doctor for more details.