For many of us, hair is intrinsically linked to self-confidence. Unfortunately, there are certain conditions that can impact the hair causing it to thin, and even fall out. However, there are specific hair thinning treatments available to help stimulate hair growth and restore your confidence.
First, it is important to identify the possible cause behind your hair loss, in order to adapt lifestyle behaviours if needed and identify what treatment methods will help stimulate hair growth.
What causes hair loss?
Hair thinning, or hair loss can be caused by several factors. The term baldness usually refers to excessive hair loss and thinning from the scalp.
Whilst hair loss is most common in men, it can affect women, particularly following pregnancy with hormonal changes, menopause, or other medical conditions.
Here are six factors that may contribute to hair loss:
– Hormones (including pregnancy and menopause)
– Medical conditions
– Mediation and supplements
– Stress
– Styling
– Hereditary
The most common cause of hair loss is genetics. It can be a hereditary condition that happens as part of the natural aging process. This condition is called androgenic alopecia, male-pattern baldness, and female-pattern baldness.
Hair Thinning Treatment
One of the most common, and effective hair thinning treatment methods is Collagen Induction Therapy, otherwise known as Micro-needling.
This treatment uses a specifically designed device to create tiny punctures in the skin of your scalp to trigger your body’s natural healing process and stimulate the production of collagen, healthy skin, and hair cells.
This procedure also allows for customised vitamins and minerals to penetrate the deeper layers of the scalp and target the hair follicles to encourage healthy growth. As growth factors are naturally present in the body, the application of complex serums allows for natural repair and rejuvenation.
During the treatment, a topical anaesthetic will be applied to the area to minimise discomfort. You may feel mild pressure, or a tickling sensation during the process, but it shouldn’t be painful at all.
For the best results, you will need to undergo more than one treatment session depending on how severe your condition is. After a thorough consultation, your aesthetic doctor will be able to advise you on the number and frequency of your sessions.
Collagen induction therapy is also highly effective in treating hair loss.
There are also a number of lifestyle factors that can impact your hair, so it’s important to be mindful of those. Hair styling, including heat styling and colourants can damage the hair causing breakage and thinning.
Diet can also play a role in your overall hair health. Try to maintain a healthy diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables to help your hair grow strong and healthy. Your aesthetic doctor may also suggest some dietary supplements to further compliment your diet, and support healthy growth.
For more information on hair thinning treatment, or hair loss contact our team at Skin NV today.
