Many women, losing their hair, suffer in silence and try to hide the problem by changing their hairstyle. But the sooner medical assistance is provided, the greater the chances of successful treatment.
Most often, women experience not androgenetic alopecia, to which men are more susceptible, but a diffuse form, when after eliminating the cause of hair loss, hair begins to grow again. This explains why hair restoration methods for women differ from those indicated for men.
Every day a person loses 50–100 hairs; exceeding this norm is a dangerous symptom.
Hair loss is not as rare a problem as many people think. The disease occurs in 5% of women under 30 years of age and in almost half over the age of 70 years.
Hair loss not only causes serious emotional stress, but can also be an indicator of health problems. Deficiency of iron, vitamin D, zinc, stress, autoimmune disorders, thyroid disorders are all possible causes of hair loss.
Hair loss in women is treated in several ways; we will look at the most effective ones today.
Itchy scalp - main causes and treatment
Stress
Your head may itch in response to physical or emotional stress. In general, with a large release of adrenaline, the skin may itch - to a greater or lesser extent, depending on individual characteristics. Unpleasant sensations in this case are provoked by the breakdown of adrenaline. Physical overexertion is also fraught with metabolic disorders and local microinflammatory processes - this provokes the appearance of itching and swelling of tissues.
Allergy
An allergic reaction, expressed in the desire to scratch the scalp, may be associated with the cumulative effect of using a product that is not suitable for you: perfume, shampoo, conditioner, etc., and can also occur situationally - immediately after using a product with an allergen. Everyone's skin and body react differently. What suits your friend may not necessarily suit you. Allergic reactions vary from person to person. To exclude the allergen from daily care and select suitable products, you need to consult a trichologist.
Skin diseases
Skin diseases such as atopic dermatitis, seborrhea, psoriasis, etc., are manifested by sensations of itching, burning, and inflammation of the skin. If there is one or another disease of the scalp, patients complain of dandruff, crusts, sores, and hair loss. Typically, patients with these pathologies have scalp that is either dry or excessively oily. In this case, the ends of the hair may be dry and the roots may be greasy.
Lack of skin hydration
The use of unsuitable cleansers, abuse of styling products, over-drying the hair with a hairdryer, going to the sauna, constantly wearing a hat, an imbalance of vitamins, acids, and microelements lead to disruption of the protective functions of the skin and a decrease in its level of moisture. Dry skin saves itself by producing more sebum. And this pollutes the hair, gives a person an unkempt appearance, and most importantly, does not eliminate the root cause of the problem. The body wants to help itself, to compensate for the lack of moisture in the cells. From a cosmetology and trichology perspective, we can help the skin become more hydrated with suitable home care products and injectable mesotherapy.
Violations of the integrity of the skin
Damage to the skin - burns, cuts, other injuries - while healing, cause unpleasant sensations - itching and a feeling of tension. By the way, sometimes a vicious circle arises: the head itches due to one pathology or another, a person scratches it until it bleeds, and when it heals, the skin begins to itch again...
Parasites
Lice, fleas, and other parasites cause itching and burning sensations resulting from their bites. Parasitic infections are the most common cause of scalp discomfort. Parasites often affect children, so kindergartens and schools pay great attention to visual inspection of the scalp and hands. Fortunately, modern means make it possible to remove parasites not in a radical way (you don’t have to shave your head), but simply by washing your hair or using special lotions.
Fungus
Fungal infections that provoke itching are associated with increased activity of one or another fungus living on the surface of the body. The most common type of fungal infection is lichen. You can catch lichen in the pool, sauna, gym, or when using other people's hygiene items. And, by the way, it can affect not only the scalp, but also other areas of the body.
Diabetes
An increase in blood sugar levels leads to a desire to scratch, so patients with diabetes often have an itchy head, dandruff, and hair loss.
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Causes of androgenetic alopecia in women
There are several reasons why women develop male pattern alopecia:
- by inheritance.
The baldness gene is passed on through the maternal line. Therefore, if one of the representatives of the older generation in the family is faced with this disease, then you need to especially carefully monitor the condition of your hair and consult a doctor even before its first signs appear. Preventive therapy will help delay the onset of symptoms to later years;
- hormonal disbalance
. Increased hair loss is associated with an increase in the hormone dihydrotestosterone in the female body. This hormone makes hair follicles unviable, causing hair strands to fall out and the follicles to no longer produce new ones;
- pregnancy
. During this period, the female body is rebuilt, all energy goes into bearing a child, and hormonal levels are disrupted. In most cases, after the birth of a child, the amount of hormones returns to normal, and the hairstyle becomes voluminous and beautiful again. But sometimes only therapy helps prevent androgenic alopecia;
- internal diseases -
disorders of the endocrine system, gastrointestinal tract, liver;
- scalp diseases;
- taking certain medications.
Long-term use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, hormonal drugs, antidepressants can affect the loss of follicle viability;
- prolonged exposure to stress.
Stress negatively affects all body systems, including hair follicles.
Another cause of androgenetic alopecia in women is a strict diet. During strict restrictions, nutritional balance is disrupted. The body does not receive enough vitamins and microelements important for the development and growth of vegetation. As a result, while acquiring a beautiful body, a woman loses her beautiful hair. Nutritionists warn about this, recommending women not to prescribe diets for themselves. It is better to consult a doctor who will select the right diet based on the balance of the necessary vitamins and microelements.
Androgenetic alopecia is caused by improper hair care. Hair often becomes brittle and falls out from constant use of styling products: drying with a hot hairdryer, daily use of curling irons or hair straighteners. Perm, low-quality dyes or too frequent hair coloring also lead to hair loss.
Treatment of itchy scalp in adults and children
Treatment should begin with a detailed diagnosis. Based on the results of studies - laboratory tests, trichoscopy, phototrichogram - the patient will be prescribed local therapy (shampoos, ointments, lotions, etc.), medications, hormones, vitamins, microelements - in each case, the treatment plan will be personalized specifically for a specific person. Some ailments, such as parasitic infections, can be cured fairly quickly. Some, for example, skin diseases, require more multi-stage and lengthy treatment.
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Stages of psoriasis on the head
The disease lasts a long time, exacerbations are replaced by remissions. The frequency of exacerbations and the severity of symptoms depend on the presence of provoking factors.
Progressive stage
Rash and inflammation spread, accompanied by severe itching. In the initial stage, Koebner's symptom is present - the appearance of psoriatic rashes at the site of scratches and abrasions.
Stationary
The process is in the same state, not spreading, but not dying out.
Regressive
The process gradually subsides, the itching disappears, the rash turns pale, the inflammatory infiltrate decreases, gradually taking on the appearance of a spot; the color of the rash fades starting from the center, forming ring-shaped figures with a brighter border. Sometimes they begin to turn pale from the periphery to the center and then take on the appearance of whitish rings (a symptom of psoriasis on the head - Voronov's pseudoatrophy). The healing phase can take quite a long time and gradually only white depigmented spots remain on the skin.
Dandruff, itchy scalp, hair loss, flaking, redness - reasons, what to do?
In addition to drug therapy, the doctor will give nutritional recommendations. Correcting eating habits is an important step in the treatment of skin pathologies. Skin reflects what we eat and drink. Most likely, the trichologist will recommend giving up sweets, foods containing lactose, fatty, fried, spicy foods, and alcohol. And, of course, foods that cause an allergic reaction in a particular patient should be excluded from the daily diet. You will be able to evaluate the first results of the “new” diet in 3-4 weeks.
Reducing stress levels plays an equally important role. Healthy habits (timely going to bed, breathing exercises, physical exercise, walks in the fresh air, etc.), organizing a healthy environment in the workplace, and communicating with loved ones will help with this.
Proper skin care is very important. At Marina Ryabus’s clinic, you can always purchase the best scalp and hair care products on the recommendation of a dermatologist or trichologist. Comprehensive care will restore the hair structure, thicken it, restore a healthy pH, relieve inflammation, and remove dandruff.
During the treatment period, you will be asked to refrain from using a hair dryer, visiting a solarium, staying in the sun without a hat, or dyeing your hair.
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