Know what it's like to have alopecia
Unfortunately, there is too much misinformation and harmful assumptions about alopecia (hair loss), leaving patients feeling insecure. So, let's get to the facts.
There are four main types of alopecia:
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Androgenic Alopecia:
Androgenic alopecia is a genetic condition that can affect both men and women. In men, this condition is known as male pattern hair loss and in women, it is known as female pattern hair loss. Male pattern hair loss is characterized by a receding hairline and gradual disappearance of hair from the crown and frontal scalp. Women experience hair thinning.
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Patchy Alopecia:
Alopecia areata or patchy hair loss is most common. It affects 2% of the global population. (Source: NCBI) It is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks the hair follicles mistakenly. Both genetics and environmental factors play a role in developing alopecia areata.
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Alopecia Totalis:
Alopecia total is the complete loss of hair on the scalp resulting in total baldness. It starts with small patches of hair loss on the scalp. It spreads over time until the whole head is bald. This type of alopecia can start suddenly and occur rapidly.
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Alopecia Universalis:
Alopecia universal is the rarest form of alopecia. It is the complete loss of hair over the entire scalp and the entire body. It might affect eyebrows, eyelashes, chest hair, armpit hair, and pubic hair.
Alopecia symptoms
- Burning, tingling, or itchiness on your scalp
- Hair that easily breaks
- Problems with your fingernails or toenails like pitting
- Flakes from the areas of hair loss
- Swelling and redness on your scalp
Alopecia treatment
Homeopathy is an excellent treatment for hair problems like stress-related patchy hair loss. It controls the progress and spread of bald spots. Natural ingredients found in homeopathic medicines such as Thuja Occidentalis and Sabal Serrulata are effective in alopecia treatment. (Source: The National Center for Biotechnology) It has natural dihydrotestosterone (DHT)-inhibitors. These promote hair regrowth, making homeopathy a proven and effective alopecia treatment. Homeopathy is good for improving immunity. It prevents the immune system from attacking hair follicles that further leads to hair loss.
The expert homeopathic doctors at Dr Batra’s®️ come up with a customized alopecia treatment after a thorough evaluation of the patient’s physical and psychological state. We conduct a detailed taking of the case history and an analysis of the condition of the hair and the scalp. The scalp analysis through a video microscopy test can magnify your scalp up to 200 times. It helps us identify the extent of the problem and the degree of miniaturization of the hair follicles. Our doctors will counsel and guide you on easy lifestyle changes that can help deal with the challenges posed by alopecia areata in everyday life.
Book an online appointment with us before alopecia symptoms get worse.
Self-help tips:
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Avoid hair and scalp trauma:
Use a soft-bristled hairbrush and a wide-toothed comb to protect your scalp from damage. Avoid the overuse of chemicals on your hair. Avoid hairstyles that pull your hair too much.
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Eat healthy foods:
Alopecia can be caused by poor nutrition. Incorporate healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole-grain bread, low-fat dairy products, beans, lean meats, and fish. Eat healthy snacks like low-fat yogurt, in case you’re starving between meals.
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Reduce stress:
Get sufficient sleep and daily exercise. Learn new ways to relax like deep breathing, meditation, and listening to music. These might help you cope with stressful events.
