Hair loss and alopecia should be treated according to the cause of the disease. Common causes include androgenetic alopecia, baldness, mental factors, bad habits, etc. The treatments involved include life modification, medication (minoxidil application, etc.), and hair transplantation.
1. Androgenetic alopecia: the patient’s hair follicles will shrink progressively and hair loss will eventually occur. Male patients can take Finasteride orally and female patients can take Spironolactone orally, together with Minoxidil application. If hair loss is more serious, hair transplant can be considered.
2. Patchy baldness: It is mainly manifested by hair loss in the form of lumps with neat edges. It can be treated with minoxidil cream and local injection of compound betamethasone injection and prednisolone suspension if necessary.
3. Mental factors: If the recent mental stress is too much, it may cause resting hair loss. This kind of patients need to adjust their mental state, more rest, avoid excessive late night, avoid too much tension and anxiety, generally can be relieved by themselves.
4. Bad habits: If you wear very tight braids for a long time, or comb your hair hard, it may lead to hair pulling and hair loss. It is necessary to pay attention to, avoid the hair tied too tight, usually avoid using too high temperature hot water ironing.
Due to the causes of hair loss and alopecia, it is best to consult a doctor in a timely manner, strictly comply with the doctor’s instructions and reasonable treatment. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor.