Hair loss is a condition that does not discriminate based on age. Young or old, people from all walks of life may experience various types of hair loss.
Hair shedding is a natural and healthy process, with individuals typically losing up to around 50 - 100 strands of hair daily. However, when hair loss exceeds this normal limit, it needs special attention.
Hair loss occurs due to various reasons, it depends on individual factors, environmental, dietary and much more. A few of the predominant causes of hair fall are:
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The reasons for hair loss vary from individual to individual. Identifying the specific type of hair loss is crucial in developing an effective treatment plan. At VCare, we will first diagnose your hair loss type before tailoring a personalized treatment plan.
It can also be said as male/female pattern hair loss. This happens due to your family history or genetics. For men, this is visible as receding hairlines or baldness and for women, as increased scalp visibility or widening partition.
This is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s own immune system to attack your hair follicles. This will cause hair loss in the form of patches from small to large. There are different types of alopecia areata depending on the hair loss.
This occurs due to damage to hair follicles during the growth phase (anagen). “Effluvium” refers to hair shedding, from which the name Anagen Effluvium is derived. This condition is often triggered by chemotherapy, radiation therapy, toxins, or medications.
Traction alopecia is a form of hair loss that occurs due to repeated tension or pulling on the hair follicles. Over time, this continual pulling damages the hair follicles, leading to hair loss and the affected follicles may stop producing hair altogether.
Telogen effluvium is a type of temporary hair loss characterized by excessive shedding of hair, typically occurring a few months after a triggering event such as childbirth, surgery, severe illness, or extreme stress.
Tinea capitis, commonly known as scalp ringworm, is a fungal infection of the scalp. While it is prevalent among children, it can affect individuals of any age and is especially common in people with weakened immune systems.
At VCare, we assess the underlying causes of your hair issues and devise a personalised plan tailored to your hair loss type and cause.
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Vitamins like D and B and deficiency of iron or biotin are the most common vitamin deficiencies contributing to hair loss.
There might be various reasons behind hair fall in women, like hormonal fluctuations, stress, nutritional deficiencies, medical conditions such as thyroid disorders or polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), certain medications, and genetics.
It is normal to shed hair daily, but sometimes excessive hair loss means an underlying medical condition or health issue like thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, scalp infections, or certain medications.
The best hair loss treatment will defer depending on the individual's specific needs, underlying causes of hair loss, and personal preferences. For more information, you can read our treatment options listed above.
Illnesses causing hair loss include autoimmune disorders (e.g., alopecia areata), thyroid problems, hormonal imbalances (e.g., PCOS), scalp infections, and nutritional deficiencies.
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