Genetics play a key role in hair loss. Androgenic alopecia, also known as male or female pattern of hereditary hair loss, can cause gradual thinning of hair in people with certain genetic predispositions.
Hormonal changes, such as pregnancy, menopause or thyroid disorders, can affect the balance of hormones in the body and lead to temporary hair loss.
Certain diseases, such as alopecia areata, can cause severe hair loss. Also, chemotherapy and certain medications lead to temporary hair loss as a side effect.
A poor diet and lack of key nutrients, such as iron and biotin, can cause hair loss. Proper nutrition plays an important role in hair health.
Stress and anxiety can cause hair loss or increase an existing problem. This form of hair loss is usually reversible when stress levels are reduced.
Excessive use of chemical hair products, such as harsh shampoos, hair straightening treatments, and frequent use of dyes, can damage the hair and lead to hair loss.
Hair loss often affects an individual’s self-confidence. Feeling less attractive can negatively affect mood and social interactions.
Hair loss like any other loss can be emotionally stressful, causing feelings of anxiety, depression and frustration that should not be ignored.
Frequently asked questions about hair loss
What causes hair loss?
The life cycle of hair consists of: anagen phase (in which hair growth takes place), catagen phase (in which hair stops growing and separates from the root), telogen phase (shedding). Gubitak kose nastaje kada se trajanje anagene faze skrati i dlačice brzo pređu u telogenu fazu (telogeni gubitak kose ili telogen efluvium). U ovom slučaju, opadanje kose je difuzno, odnosno nije locirano na određenom području, već se širi po cijelom vlasištu, uzrokujući smanjenje gustine kose i stanjivanje pramenova kose. Ovaj oblik opadanja kose može nastati nakon porođaja, zbog kroničnih infekcija ili nakon primjene određenih lijekova. Ostali slučajevi opadanja kose su posljedica bolesti vlasišta, kao što su gljivične infekcije, folikulitis i druge upale. Prorjeđivanje kose može biti uzrokovano i kvarom štitne žlijezde (hipotireoza, hipertireoza) te kod hiperparatireoze i drugih kroničnih bolesti. Naročito kod žena, velike hormonalne promjene kao što su trudnoća, dojenje, menstrualni poremećaji, sindrom policističnih jajnika, menopauza
Can excessive hair styling lead to hair loss?
Hair loss may occur due to excessive pulling due to various hairdressing and styling processes (eg ponytails, extensions, etc.).
Is hair loss reversible?
Hair loss can be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause. For example, stress-induced hair loss is usually temporary and can be resolved by reducing stress, while androgenetic alopecia is permanent but can be treated. Also, hair loss in most cases is reversible when hormonal changes appear as the cause, such as pregnancy, breastfeeding and menstrual disorders.
What treatments are available for hair loss?
Treatments for hair loss include medications, such as minoxidil and finasteride, medical treatments such as PRP therapy, laser therapy, and surgical methods such as hair transplants. See our services for more information about treatments available at Poliklinika Dijamant.
Is it possible to prevent hair loss?
Although it is not possible to completely prevent hair loss, a healthy lifestyle, proper diet and stress management can help keep hair healthy. Also, early identification and treatment can slow hair loss.
Do you have any doubts?
An ideal candidate for hair transplant surgery has healthy hair on the sides and back of the head. These sites are used as donor areas for transplantation. Men and women with well-defined baldness, thinning hair, and those with limited hair loss due to scalp injuries or repeated cosmetic procedures are generally good candidates for hair restoration surgery.
The application of local anesthesia and sedation eliminates discomfort and the possibility of pain during the procedure.
Transplanted hairs grow throughout life.
Simply put, yes! For women, losing hair at a young age can be a great psychological stress, which is why hair transplantation is an option if the drugs do not have the desired effect. Hair loss in women is practically inherited and women often lose hair on the scalp as a result.
You may need pain medication on the first day, but many patients do not take pain medication.
Yes of course. In our clinic, we also offer eyebrow, beard, and mustache hair transplant services.
