Hair loss, also known as alopecia, is a problem experienced by many people today. It simply refers to a loss of hair from a part of the body. The reason behind it may be several things. You may encounter hair loss due to hormonal changes, aging, or simply because of stress. In general, people experience hair loss in their heads. However, the place where it occurs may change depending on what is causing it. In some cases, it is possible to see its effect suddenly. Besides, the severity of hair loss may vary from a small area to the entire body. 

Symptoms of Hair Loss

As we mentioned before, the type of hair loss you encounter may differ depending on certain factors. The symptoms may include: 

• Continuous thinning on the top of your head. This is the most popular and common type of hair loss. And this kind of problem appears as people age. Men usually encounter hair receding at the hairline on their forehead. On the other hand, women have a broadening of the area in their hair.
• Circular bald spots. Several people lose hair in circular bald spots on their heads. This type of hair loss may make your skin itchy before the hair falls out. 
• Patches spreading over your scalp. This problem may bring along broken hair, redness, swelling, and, oozing with it. 

Other signs indicating that you are struggling with hair loss as in the following:

• Loosening of hair. Stress or other related factors may cause your hair to loosen. A bunch of hair may fall out while you are combing or washing your hair. It may also appear as a result of gently tugging. This causes your hair to thin however, it is usually a temporary problem. 
• Hair loss in the whole body. Some medical treatments and health conditions may result in the loss of hair all over your body. For instance, you may experience it after having chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer. The hair usually grows back, though. 

The Factors Leading To Hair Loss

The most popular reason leading to hair loss is hereditary male- or female-pattern baldness. If your family has a history of baldness, you are likely to have this type of hair loss as well. This problem may occur as early as puberty. Besides, such conditions as major health problems, surgeries, or traumatic events can trigger hair loss. However, in such cases, hair usually grows back without the need for treatment. A diet lacking in protein, iron, and other nutrients can also lead to thinning hair. People with trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder) feel the need to pull out their hair from their head, eyebrows, or eyelashes. This disorder also leads to a noticeable amount of hair loss. Traction hair loss can be due to hairstyles that put pressure on the follicles by pulling the hair back very tightly.

Hormonal changes leading to temporary hair loss include:

• Childbirth
• Pregnancy
• The use of birth control pills
• Menopause

Health-related conditions leading to hair loss include:

• Thyroid
• Alopecia areata (It is an autoimmune disease attacking hair follicles)
• Some scalp infections such as ringworm

Certain emotional or physical extreme conditions may also trigger hair loss. These conditions include: 

• Death of a family member or friend
• Extreme weight loss
• High fever

How to Prevent Hair Loss

Although hair loss is a common problem, there are some things you can do to prevent it. For instance, you should not wear tight hairstyles very often to avoid too much pressure on your hair. Otherwise, this may cause permanent damages to your hair follicles with time. You should make sure that you are following a balanced diet consisting of iron and protein. This is the key factor. You also should not pull or rub your hair. 

If you are already losing hair, we can recommend you to use gentle baby shampoo when washing your hair. If you do not complain about extremely oily hair, it is best to wash your hair every other day. After taking shower, make sure to pat your hair dry and avoid rubbing it. If you decide to style your hair with heated tools, only do so when your hair is dry. Also, use the lowest settings possible. In addition to this, styling products are also common culprits in hair loss and it is important to use them carefully. You should always examine the substances of a certain product. Some of the hair products that can add to hair loss include:

• Blow dryers
• Heated combs
• Hair straighteners
• Coloring products
• Bleaching agents
• Perms
• Relaxers

What Is an FUE Hair Transplant

If you experience extreme excessive hair loss and looking for a permanent solution, an FUE hair transplant is the perfect fit. FUE or Follicular Unit Extraction is the most popular and reliable technique among hair transplant operations. It is performed by taking individual hair follicles out of your skin and implanting them elsewhere on your body. After the operation, the newly transplanted area will have a thicker look. FUE is an innovative alternative to the FUT technique and has more advantages. Over time, FUE has become more popular than FUT because it does not leave a large scar as FUT does. Also, it does not lead to a hair plug appearance, and sections of hair match the surrounding areas. 

The best candidate for an FUE hair transplant is someone with thinning or balding hair. But you still need to have enough hair nearby to use for a transplant. You may not be eligible for an FUE hair transplant if you don’t have enough healthy hair to transplant. 

Is FUE Hair Transplant Safe

• The FUE procedure is a safe procedure with minor possible side effects. 
• You may experience temporary side effects. But they will go away a few days after treatment.
• Side effects may include swelling, bruising, sensitivity, and tiny white scars. However, in some rare cases, there may be an infection. 

The Convenience of FUE Hair Transplant

• FUE is often done in multiple 2 to 4-hour sessions. 
• FUE is an outpatient procedure, so you can go home right after each procedure.
• You do not have to interrupt your daily routine too much after FUE. But you should not immerse the area in water or do any rigorous exercise for about a week.
• You are always free to contact us to have your operation performed by a certified surgeon in hair transplant surgery.