Genetics- If there is a history of hair loss in the family then you are more likely to face a similar concern

Stress and lifestyle- Both emotional and physical stress can lead to hair fall which is often reversible with treatment

Hormonal changes- This is one of the major causes of hair fall and hair thinning in both men and women. This can lead to patterned hair loss.

Environmental reasons – Dust, pollution, sun exposure, chemical hair treatments etc. can lead to active hair fall. Sometimes usage of various hair styling products such as hair spray and hot iron used for hair styling can also weaken the hair and cause severe hair fall.

Diseases – Various diseases like thyroid disorder, COVID 19 infection, PCOD, typhoid, dengue etc. can lead to hair loss and treatment is accordingly targeted at treating the underlying disorder along with hair fall.

Medication induced hair loss- Certain medications can cause hair loss by interfering with the normal cycle of scalp hair growth leading to telogen effluvium or anagen effluvium. Common drugs which can lead to hair fall include anti-hypertensives, hormonal pills, immunosuppressants, chemotherapy , antidepressants and steroids.

Nutritional Deficiencies – Iron, folic acid, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12 are a few vitamins, the deficiency of which can lead to significant hair fall.

There are different patterns of baldness that are seen in males and females. One should consult a qualified dermatologist for evaluation and diagnosis of the cause of hair fall by physical examination, trichoscopy, and other investigations that maybe required.

Treatment options include hair serums which promote blood supply to the local scalp area and support new hair growth and oral medications including hair supplements, or medications to control hormonal hair loss. Additionally, Dadu Medical Centre offers various hair treatments like DMC-HGP which uses Hair Growth Promoters (HGP) which not only halt hair loss but also promote hair growth without any pain or downtime.