Treatments for hair loss
What is alopecia?
Hair loss is a common concern for both men and women and can significantly impact self-esteem and personal image. There are two types of alopecia or baldness: scarring (irreversible) and non-scarring (reversible).
Causes of Hair Loss
The causes of alopecia vary depending on its type.
Scarring alopecia: This type is associated with genetic and hormonal factors, stress, trauma, poor diet, as well as certain treatments or medications. Scarring alopecia is divided into several types: androgenic, areata, traumatic, and diffuse. They differ based on the pattern of hair loss (generalized or patchy) and the area where hair loss occurs.
Non-scarring alopecia: Hair loss is irreversible and originates from tumors, dermatoses, or exposure to physico-chemical agents.
Symptoms
The symptoms of alopecia, in both women and men, vary depending on the type, but commonly include thinning of hair on the top of the head, patchy hair loss, or abnormal generalized hair loss.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of hair loss generally involves a physical examination. A review of the patient’s medical history may also be necessary, and in some cases, tests such as blood work or scalp biopsies are performed to determine the underlying cause.
Treatments for hair loss
At Dr. Juan Carlos Lloreda’s Center for Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine, treatments such as scalp mesotherapy with Dermotherap, hair peptides, or exosomes, among others, are used depending on the cause and severity of the alopecia.
Mesotherapy
This technique involves administering compounds, such as hair peptides, through manual mesotherapy at Dr. Juan Carlos Lloreda’s Center for Aesthetic and Anti-Aging Medicine.
Hair Peptides
They are bioactive compounds made of amino acids that contribute to the construction of proteins such as collagen. Their use stimulates hair follicles to treat hair loss, weakness, and low density. Hair peptides revitalize and strengthen the follicle while promoting collagen production (derived from the amino acids), providing strength, elasticity, and resilience to new hair growth.
It is important to emphasize that hair peptides strengthen weakened follicles and, therefore, are not used to stimulate new hair growth in areas where hair no longer grows. However, their use can be preventive to help slow down hair loss.
Exosomes
Exosomes are cellular messengers, ideal for treating hair loss. They are microvesicles derived from stem cells or plant sources that carry information between cells to improve or activate their function. Their use stimulates cellular regeneration and strengthens hair follicles in cases of androgenetic alopecia, which has genetic or hormonal causes.
Expectations
The use of hair peptides for hair loss through scalp mesotherapy improves hair density, giving patients a fuller, shinier, and stronger mane, while also helping prevent future hair loss. Similarly, exosomes are an excellent option for treating alopecia. Both treatments require patient discipline and consistency, and it is important to maintain realistic expectations, as their effectiveness depends on the underlying cause and individual characteristics of each patient.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best treatment for hair loss?
Hair loss treatment depends on its underlying causes. Options include medications, topical products, as well as scalp mesotherapy administered with the Dermotherap device, and the use of hair peptides and exosomes. All treatments for baldness must be tailored to the patient’s condition and the origin of the hair loss.
Which is the vitamin that helps with hair loss?
B vitamins, especially biotin (B7), are well known for their role in maintaining healthy hair.
Why am I losing hair?
Hair loss can be caused by genetic factors, stress, hormonal changes, poor nutrition, or medical conditions.
What's good for strengthening hair?
A balanced diet, vitamin supplements when necessary, and avoiding harsh treatments that can damage hair are important. The use of hair peptides strengthens the hair follicle, promoting a fuller, shinier, and healthier mane.
Recommendations
Care guidelines include following the specialist’s instructions and maintaining a hair care routine that avoids hair dyes, excessive heat application, and tight hairstyles.
References
“Rushton, D. H. (2002). Nutritional factors and hair loss. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology.”
“Messenger, A. G., & Sinclair, R. (2006). Follicular miniaturization in female pattern hair loss: clinicopathological correlations. British Journal of Dermatology.”
Leyre Aguado Gil, Alopecia. Pérdida de pelo, Clínica Universidad de Navarra.
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