Does hair loss run in your family? Don’t despair! Help is here.

‘All my uncles are bald, and I’m afraid that I will end up just like them. Is there any way I can avoid going down the same road? Or should I accept hair loss as an inevitable condition and leave it untreated?’ - Does this sound similar to your condition or someone you know who is worried about losing hair? It is one of the biggest concerns of most of the patients we see in our clinics.

Hair loss is certainly linked to your genes, but the good news is that you can take preventive measures to cope with it.  There are hair loss treatments available which can stop your hair fall, even if it is genetic. Before discussing the hair fall treatment options, let us first understand what causes genetic hair loss and how can you spot it before it’s too late to realize -

What causes genetic hair loss?

Like your nails and skin, your hair goes through a cycle of ‘growing and resting’ phase. Excessive hair loss can occur at any time this cycle get disturbed.

Most people lose between 50-100 strands a day as a part of the normal hair cycle. As hair falls out naturally, new hair grows back. However, under the influence of DHT (a hormone responsible for hair loss) the natural hair growth cycle changes, resulting in shorter, thinner or miniaturized hair. Eventually, this disturbance causes hair thinning or hair loss in men and women.

The symptoms of hair loss caused due to heredity differ in men and women. How can you understand the difference or spot the symptoms in early stage? Read on to know about it.

Signs of male hereditary hair loss

The most common types of hair loss which occur in men is due to heredity and is called androgenic alopecia or male pattern baldness. It affects 20% of men at the age of 20 and around 50% of men at age 50.

Male pattern baldness usually begins at the hairline, causing hair loss on the forehead and at the temples first. It can occur as early as the late teens and early 20s, and usually works backward from the temples to eventually cause partial or total baldness on the top and sides of the scalp.

Signs of female hereditary hair loss

Hair loss in women caused due to heredity is commonly called as female pattern baldness. Unlike men, women with hereditary hair loss rarely develop bald patches or experience complete baldness. Instead, they experience a general thinning of hair over the top of head or crown. It usually begins about the age of 30, becomes noticeable around age 40, and may be even more noticeable after menopause. By the age of 50 almost half of women will experience some degree of hair thinning.

Prevention of hereditary hair loss – why is it important?

If you are losing your hair slowly as a normal part of the ageing process, it is acceptable. But, what if you start losing your tresses rapidly or early in life?  Hair loss can become a distressing condition for you. It can affect your psyche more than the physical appearance. According to research, it has been found that 75% of men feel less confident following the onset of hair loss especially while speaking or interacting with women. 40% of women with hair loss have marital problems.

So, if you wish to slow down hair loss or hair thinning process, there are treatments available. Early treatment works the best to prevent hereditary hair loss. In advance stages, it may not be possible to bring back your lost hair but the progress of hair loss can be slowed down.

Homeopathic help for hereditary hair loss

Hair loss or hair thinning, both in men and women, can be treated holistically with homeopathy. It offers a safe and effective hair loss solution. International studies have also proven the efficacy of homeopathic medicines in treating hair loss condition. According to a study conducted by the Skin Research Institute of Europe, homeopathic medicines for hair loss aid in combating DHT (a hormone responsible for hair loss) without any side-effects.

You can also take help of Dr Batra's^® Geno Homeopathy. It is a new age revolutionary and customized therapy introduced for the 1st time in the world. If hair loss runs in your family, this test can tell you whether you carry the gene for hair loss which means if your father and grandfather are bald, through this test you can come to know your chances of getting bald in the future. It can also tell your probability or exact chances of getting bald in next 5-10 years down the line. Based on your genetic make-up, our doctors can guide you steps on preventing baldness.

Conclusion: If you pay attention to the disease tendency of your genes, you could rectify the problem and reduce your chances of getting bald through preventive medicine, appropriate diet and exercise.

‘All my uncles are bald, and I’m afraid that I will end up just like them. Is there any way I can avoid going down the same road? Or should I accept hair loss as an inevitable condition and leave it untreated?’ - Does this sound similar to your condition or someone you know who is worried about losing hair? It is one of the biggest concerns of most of the patients we see in our clinics.

Hair loss is certainly linked to your genes, but the good news is that you can take preventive measures to cope with it.  There are hair loss treatments available which can stop your hair fall, even if it is genetic. Before discussing the hair fall treatment options, let us first understand what causes genetic hair loss and how can you spot it before it’s too late to realize -

What causes genetic hair loss?

Like your nails and skin, your hair goes through a cycle of ‘growing and resting’ phase. Excessive hair loss can occur at any time this cycle get disturbed.

Most people lose between 50-100 strands a day as a part of the normal hair cycle. As hair falls out naturally, new hair grows back. However, under the influence of DHT (a hormone responsible for hair loss) the natural hair growth cycle changes, resulting in shorter, thinner or miniaturized hair. Eventually, this disturbance causes hair thinning or hair loss in men and women.

The symptoms of hair loss caused due to heredity differ in men and women. How can you understand the difference or spot the symptoms in early stage? Read on to know about it.

Signs of male hereditary hair loss

The most common types of hair loss which occur in men is due to heredity and is called androgenic alopecia or male pattern baldness. It affects 20% of men at the age of 20 and around 50% of men at age 50.

Male pattern baldness usually begins at the hairline, causing hair loss on the forehead and at the temples first. It can occur as early as the late teens and early 20s, and usually works backward from the temples to eventually cause partial or total baldness on the top and sides of the scalp.

Signs of female hereditary hair loss

Hair loss in women caused due to heredity is commonly called as female pattern baldness. Unlike men, women with hereditary hair loss rarely develop bald patches or experience complete baldness. Instead, they experience a general thinning of hair over the top of head or crown. It usually begins about the age of 30, becomes noticeable around age 40, and may be even more noticeable after menopause. By the age of 50 almost half of women will experience some degree of hair thinning.

Prevention of hereditary hair loss – why is it important?

If you are losing your hair slowly as a normal part of the ageing process, it is acceptable. But, what if you start losing your tresses rapidly or early in life?  Hair loss can become a distressing condition for you. It can affect your psyche more than the physical appearance. According to research, it has been found that 75% of men feel less confident following the onset of hair loss especially while speaking or interacting with women. 40% of women with hair loss have marital problems.

So, if you wish to slow down hair loss or hair thinning process, there are treatments available. Early treatment works the best to prevent hereditary hair loss. In advance stages, it may not be possible to bring back your lost hair but the progress of hair loss can be slowed down.

Homeopathic help for hereditary hair loss

Hair loss or hair thinning, both in men and women, can be treated holistically with homeopathy. It offers a safe and effective hair loss solution. International studies have also proven the efficacy of homeopathic medicines in treating hair loss condition. According to a study conducted by the Skin Research Institute of Europe, homeopathic medicines for hair loss aid in combating DHT (a hormone responsible for hair loss) without any side-effects.

You can also take help of Dr Batra's^® Geno Homeopathy. It is a new age revolutionary and customized therapy introduced for the 1st time in the world. If hair loss runs in your family, this test can tell you whether you carry the gene for hair loss which means if your father and grandfather are bald, through this test you can come to know your chances of getting bald in the future. It can also tell your probability or exact chances of getting bald in next 5-10 years down the line. Based on your genetic make-up, our doctors can guide you steps on preventing baldness.

Conclusion: If you pay attention to the disease tendency of your genes, you could rectify the problem and reduce your chances of getting bald through preventive medicine, appropriate diet and exercise.