Introduction

Hair loss is very common occurrence. It is most commonly present in older adults but can occur at any age including children. According to American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), loss of 50 to 100 hair per day is called hair loss. There are almost 100, 000 hair on your head, so loss of 30 to 50 hair is not detectable. New hair replaced the loss hair. This is one of the most important and common disorder that Dermatologist diagnose and treat

CAUSES

. HEREDITARY hair loss is most important and prevalent cause of hair loss. In man it is call male pattern hair loss, in female it is called female pattern hair loss. In medical term it's called androgenic hair loss. Genes that control hair growth and defective and inherited in next generation causes stoppage of hair growth leading to baldness. Age is also a factor
Others factors including

Stress
Pregnancy
Illness
Hormonal imbalance
Scalp infection
Certain drugs
Psoriasis infection
STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)
Thyroid diseases
Vitamin and minerals deficiency like
Biotin, iron, zinc
Friction
Poison
Imbalance diet.
Contaminated water

SIGN AND SYMPTOMS

First noticeable sign is widening part or less fullness. Gradual thinning of hair on your head. Occurrence of bald patches. Millions of people develop such symptoms. These signs may be obscured for many months. Hair loss can occur on your eyebrows, beard, nose hair, pubic hair, head.
Some people lose all body hair. Redness, swelling, fungal infection,
Can be present. Loose hair can be present, itching is also a symptoms.

TYPES OF HAIR LOSS

Androgenic Alopecia due to hormonal imbalance. It has two types male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss. , Alopecia Areata due to Autoimmune disorder, Anagen Effluvium due to radiation or chemotherapy, Telogen Effluvium due to emotional stress or certain illness, Tinea Capitis due to ringworm infection, Traction Alopecia due to pressure and tension on head,

DIAGNOSIS

There are many causes of hair loss. So we have to roll out other causes to make a diagnosis. Health Professional is important for diagnosis not self study. He will take your history including your present illness, any autoimmune disease, androgenic, fraction, family history, medical and surgical history. He will do complete examinations of your body. Then special investigation, he will ask for lab test. After all this, he will be able to make a diagnosis. Diagnosis is most important thing in medical life because treatment depends on diagnosis. If he will make false diagnosis then treatment will not help you you to eradicate the disorder

TREATMENT

Effective treatment depends on the diagnosis and finding the cause. Certain medications are use for hair growth which are very effective. Certain types of injection are also available for hair growth. PRP therapy is very famous now. Hair transplant is also a best option but require care.
Laser therapy can be use for hair growth. Certain vitamins and minerals and be given to stimulate hair growth. Wigs can be use as alternative. There are numerous ways for hair growth but effectiveness depends on finding the cause of hair loss

Hope, this blog will be informative for you.
Thank you everyone

Images and Information source

https://www.healthline.com/health/hair-loss#diagnosis
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hair-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20372926
https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/causes/18-causes
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