Head hair loss and thinning may be due to seborrheic alopecia, baldness, need to clarify the cause of the disease, targeted treatment, through the general treatment, drug treatment, physical therapy, hair transplantation and other ways to become thick.
1. Seborrheic alopecia: mainly manifested as progressive reduction and thinning of hair on the top of the head, men can be treated with oral finasteride; women can be treated with oral spironolactone, cyproterone and other medications; topical minoxidil can also be used to promote hair growth; hair transplantation can be carried out if necessary; low-energy laser therapy, autologous platelet-rich plasma and other physical therapy can be used as an adjunctive treatment for this disease.
2. Patchy baldness: it may be related to genetic, immune, mental and other factors. Centralized patchy baldness can be manifested as hair loss on the top of the head and upper occipital area, and it is recommended to actively search for the cause of the disease and remove it; to maintain a pleasant mood; to use medications such as minoxidil, dithranol, prednisone, etc.; and physical treatments such as ultraviolet light irradiation and photodynamic therapy can have a certain therapeutic effect.
In addition, excessive mental stress, bad habits, female postpartum and other factors can also lead to hair loss, but generally diffuse hair loss, not just limited to the head.
It is recommended that patients with hair loss and scanty hair on the top of the head should consult a doctor in time in order to clarify the cause of the disease and carry out targeted treatment, the above medication should be used according to the doctor’s instructions, and avoid using medication privately, so as to avoid delays in the condition.