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HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS MELBOURNE

Hair loss is a concern for many, with treatment being the only way out. While some witness their hair loss reducing over time without any external intervention, certain health conditions or circumstances not within control can lead to irreversible hair loss. Intervening in time can help stop and reverse the condition.

What Causes Hair Loss?

Hair loss is caused due to more than just a change in your lifestyle. Some of these causes include:

  • Hormones
  • Genetics
  • Medicines
  • Diseases

Hair loss can be a result of a number of things, from hormonal imbalance to diseases. Certain medications, such as those for cancer treatments, birth control, heart issues, and arthritis, too, cause hair loss. Not all of these causes are within your control. Hair loss is therefore often inevitable with hair loss treatment being the only way to bring your locks back.

WHAT DOES THE HAIR LOSS DIAGNOSIS INCLUDE?

To find out the cause of hair loss in your case, a proper diagnosis is needed. The tests include:

Pull test: This test involves pulling on the hair to see the number of hair that falls out when pulled.

Blood tests: This helps identify or eliminate diseases that could be the underlying cause.

Scalp biopsy: Infection of the scalp can often cause hair loss. A biopsy can help identify scalp infections.

Testing the hair shafts: This test involves testing the hair shafts using light microscopy to identify anything unusual.

TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR HAIR LOSS

With there being a number of reasons as to why hair loss occurs, the treatment options for hair loss, too, vary. And not every treatment option may work for all. What is ideal in one individual’s case may not be so in another.

Some of the hair loss treatment methods used widely in Melbourne include:

1. Minoxidil

This is an over-the-counter medication that is used by both men and women suffering from hair loss. Applying it to the scalp twice a day has shown positive results in some cases wherein hair loss is greatly reduced. However, you need to keep applying it for months in order to see the results. There may also be certain side-effects involved that you need to keep in mind.

2. Medication

Certain medications help reduce hair loss rather than reverse it. Stopping the loss is as vital as reversing hair loss, ensuring that the condition doesn’t worsen. You can find out the right medication for you through your hair loss doctor in Melbourne.

3. Surgery

Surgery, or hair transplants, is often the last option offered to patients, owing to certain risks being involved. The surgery involves transplanting one hair follicle from another body part onto your scalp. This method is both costly and full of side-effects. However, this option works better for some than others. Your dermatologist can help you decide if this is the right treatment option for you.

TREATING HAIR LOSS AT CSD CLINIC IN MELBOURNE

CSD clinic has some of the best skin and hair specialists who have treated innumerable conditions affecting the hair and skin with successful outcomes.

Depending on the treatment options you opt for, you will need to keep a list of dos and don’ts in place to avoid actions that could alter the outcome of your treatment. The hair loss specialists at our Melbourne clinic can help diagnose your condition, offer the right treatment, and guide you throughout the process to ensure the most effective outcome.

To find out more about the treatment and services we offer, you can reach out to us or book an appointment!

FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT'S THE BEST TREATMENT FOR HAIR LOSS?

There are a number of treatments for hair loss, both over-the-counter and surgical. Minoxidil is an over-the-counter product that is most commonly recommended.

WHAT ARE THE BIG 3 HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS?

The big 3 hair loss treatments most commonly used are minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole. These are relatively effective in reducing hair loss.

WHAT TRIGGERS HAIR LOSS?

Hair loss can be triggered due to a number of reasons like genetics,  hormonal issues, medical conditions, use of certain medications  etc. It is more often seen in men, with hereditary hair loss being a more common factor as we age.

WHAT DO DERMATOLOGISTS USE FOR HAIR LOSS?

A common procedure that dermatologists often use for hair regrowth is injecting corticosteroids in the scalp where hair thinning is prominent. These are administered in gaps of 4-8 weeks. As recommended by your dermatologist.

WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON HAIR THINNING?

The most common hair loss condition affecting both men and women is androgenetic alopecia. The condition is hereditary but can be treated using surgery or medication.

DO ANY HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS WORK?

Finasteride has proven to be an effective hair loss treatment, with many witnessing hair regrowth over time. Apart from over-the-counter products, treatments like FUE and FUT also show promising results in dealing with hair loss.

WHAT BLOOD TEST SHOULD BE DONE FOR HAIR LOSS?

The level of iron in your bloodstream could be a contributing factor to hair loss if the iron levels are too low. Blood tests help check the level of iron and counter the issue to prevent further hair loss.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY HAIR LOSS IS DUE TO DHT?

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) can contribute to hair thinning and loss by shrinking the hair follicles. Your hair also takes longer to grow and is more brittle if the levels of DHT are too high. New hairs also take longer to grow out of the follicles once your old hair falls out, making hair loss seem more prominent.

DOES STRESS CAUSE HAIR LOSS?

Yes, stress can be a major contributing factor to hair loss.

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