Department of Medicine by the Institute of Dermatology Reveals the cause of hair loss can occur for many reasons. But every cause can be treated. Patients with hair loss are advised to consult a medical professional. in order to get the correct diagnosis and treatment
Today (3 May 65), Dr. Somsak Ankasil, director-general of the Department of Medical Affairs, revealed that normally human hair has about 80,000 to 1,200,000 strands, growing approximately 0.35 millimeters per day and lasts for 2 to 6 years. Normally, people have hair loss on a daily basis. but not more than 30 to 50 lines per day
Abnormal hair loss can be caused by a variety of reasons. Patients with hair loss are advised to consult a medical professional to diagnose the cause of hair loss. and plan the correct treatment
Ms. Mingkwan Wichaidit, director of the Institute of Dermatology, Department of Medicine, gave additional information on the cause of hair loss that The cause of the hair loss It can occur for several reasons:
1. Hereditary hair loss can be found in both men and women But most often found in males. Seeing as soft hairs, making the hair in that area look thinner. Most of them are in the middle of the head and forehead.
2. Hair shedding: Hair loss is caused by hair that has temporarily stopped growing due to illness or extreme stress or a lack of nutrients such as iron or vitamin D. This causes the hair growth cycle to stop growing and shedding more than usual.
3. Patchy hair loss Occurring for no apparent reason There will be hair loss locally. The hair loss area is round or oval, the boundaries are clear, in the middle there is no scalp hair in that area, it is not red, it is not painful, it is not itchy, it is not flaky or flaky.
4. Hair loss from withdrawal It is more common in adults and children who suffer from stress from various reasons. The scalp at the hair loss area will not have a rash or flaky and will find hair. a short stump
5. Hair loss from fungus Fungal disease of the head, ringworm, may be common in children. Caused by a fungal infection, this disease causes hair loss in patches, red, itchy and flaky rashes, or an inflamed lump resembling an abscess. It may or may not be accompanied by a fungal disease (ringworm).
Hair loss from hair styling, curling, dyeing, curling, blow drying or other methods May cause hair loss from having scalp inflammation. or brittle hair
7. Hair loss from other diseases Patients with certain diseases such as SLE may also have hair loss, thinning hair, along with chronic fever, joint pain, and a butterfly rash on their face. Some alopecia areata can have inflammation in the stem cells, causing scarring of hair that will not heal.
Director of the Institute of Dermatology further suggest that For the practice of patients with hair loss problems are as follows:
1. Observe yourself if there is abnormal hair loss condition or not, for example hair loss more than 100 hairs/day if there is abnormal hair loss. Should see a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment according to the standards.
2. Keep the hair and scalp clean regularly.
3. Avoid using too much chemicals or heat on the scalp.
4. In those who have curled or dyed their hair Hair should be nourished with hair conditioner to prevent hair tangling and hair breakage.
5. If you feel itchy should consult a doctor for treatment Avoid pulling or plucking your hair.
6. You should not buy medicines yourself before seeing a doctor in order to get a correct diagnosis before treatment. In those who recently had severe hair loss or scarred hair loss You should consult a medical professional.
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