Hair loss can indicate health problems; Understand and know how to deal

a Poetry It is one of the main vanity objects among women and men. And when it comes to cutting, coloring and moisturizing, one of the main factors of concern is the hair lossIt is characterized by excessive hair loss, ie exceeding the normal range of 120 to 150 hairs per day. When this happens, health becomes alert, and it becomes a diseased state.

Luan Lobo, Dermatologist And director of Trichology and Body Nucleiology at the Human Clinic, in São Paulo, warns: “Faced with a case of hair loss, the qualified professional to perform clinical analysis, diagnosis and determination of treatment is a dermatologist.” However, in some cases, the specialist may refer other specialists for support, such as an endocrinologist (in cases related to hormonal/metabolic disorders) or a rheumatologist (in cases of autoimmune disorders).

Investigating the cause is the first and main step in moving forward with treatment. After all, according to Luann, several conditions may be responsible for the operation of a file Telogen effluvium (Increased hair loss) including: Viral infections (such as COVID-19 And the flu), bacterial and fungal. surgeries; some medicine Stress; depression; Restrictive diets and autoimmune diseases (such as alopecia areata and psoriasis).

Looking for over-the-counter alternatives is a practice discouraged by the professional. “Avoid self-medication. Use of vitamin supplements should always be approved by a dermatologist. Self-medication, in addition to the risk of not providing effective results, can cause serious adverse reactions in some cases,” instructs Luann, who is also a full member of Brazilian Society of Dermatology (SBD) and Brazilian Society of Dermatologic Surgery (SBCD).

Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to achieve good clinical outcomes. Thus, after determining the cause, the dermatologist will suggest the best protocol according to the characteristics of the patient.

“Hey hair loss treatment It may include home care (topical and/or oral medications) associated or unrelated to procedures performed in a doctor’s office, such as intradermal therapy, laser/LED therapy, and microneedling, among others,” the specialist explains.

It is worth noting that eating habits can also affect the health of the wiring and scalp. The doctor points out that the main components of these aspects are proteins (amino acids), vitamins and minerals (zinc, omega-3, iron). It ensures “a healthy, balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, legumes and fiber is usually sufficient to maintain healthy hair in the absence of other triggers or pathogens.”

Despite the treatment options, some cases have to go further. “In cases of advanced and irreversible hair loss in clinically stable patients, Hair Transplantis often the most recommended therapeutic approach, because it achieves excellent results, ”says the director of the trichology nucleus at the Human Clinic.

For technical excellence, it is essential to consult trained professionals. Thus, it is possible to achieve natural results, in addition to keeping scars in Scalp.