Understanding Hair Loss: Root Causes and Medical Solutions
Hair loss is often your body signaling an internal imbalance. Stop guessing with viral oils and start fixing the root cause with evidence-based diagnostics.
If you notice your scalp is more visible or your ponytail feels thinner, it could be Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL). This is often genetic but can be triggered by hormonal conditions like PCOS. Acting fast with the right treatment gives the best outcome.
Men should be worried about hair loss, as it is starting earlier, sometimes in the early 20s. This is due to lifestyle, stress, and genetics. It is a progressive condition, so seeking treatment from a dermatologist early is crucial to prevent severe loss.
Does your hair feel different than it did in your youth? This is a normal part of aging. Hormones, genetics, and styling change hair texture, making it thinner or grey. I can help you create a personalized hair care routine to manage these changes.
Premature greying, which is hair turning grey before age 25, is becoming more common. While often genetic, it can also be caused by vitamin deficiencies, stress, or thyroid issues. We can diagnose the cause and recommend supplements or treatments.
These are my own regrowing hairs after a viral fever I had. This type of sudden shedding is called telogen effluvium and happens about two months after an illness or major stress. With the right care, the hair does grow back, but it takes time.
About Understanding Common Hair Loss Conditions
I don't believe in guesswork when it comes to your hair. My clinic in Koramangala uses digital trichoscopy—a high-definition scalp scan—to distinguish between temporary shedding, hormonal imbalances, and genetic pattern thinning. This single diagnostic step saves you months of trial and error with ineffective home remedies, ensuring we build a treatment plan based on data, not trends.
Why 'Hair Fall' Myths Fail
Most viral remedies like onion juice, rosemary water, or 'adivasi' oils treat the hair shaft but ignore the follicle root. If your hair is falling, it is a symptom of an underlying issue. Treating the symptom without addressing the cause is sumne duddu waste (just a waste of money).
The Common Types We Treat
- Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL): Often linked to PCOS or hormonal changes. We look for widening parts or ponytail thinning.
- Male Pattern Thinning: Genetics play a massive role, but lifestyle factors like smoking and stress significantly accelerate it.
- Telogen Effluvium: Sudden shedding caused by stress, surgery, or illness. While temporary, it needs proper management to prevent prolonged loss.
Our Diagnostic Process
- Consultation: We discuss your medical history, stress levels, and nutrition.
- Trichoscopy: We use a digital dermoscope to see if your follicles are shrinking or if there is inflammation.
- Blood Panels: We check for iron, vitamin D, B12, and hormonal markers to rule out deficiencies.
Once we have the data, we build a roadmap ranging from medical prescriptions and supplements to advanced regenerative procedures like GFC or Exosome therapy. If you are tired of guessing, come in for an assessment so we can get your hair health back on track.
Dr Dixit
I’m Dr. Dixit. My clinic focuses on one thing: getting to the bottom of your hair and skin concerns without the marketing fluff. If you're tired of wasting time on products that don't work, let’s sit down and figure out what your hair actually needs.
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