No more hairlines and bald spots: this is how you fight hair loss

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We grow up to 100 new hairs every day. But most people miss the same number of times. The rule of thumb is this: It’s normal to lose 100 hairs a day. If there is more of it, you should think about ways and methods of combating hair loss. 70 percent of men are affected, and among women the rate is one in five. “For some, hair loss begins as a young adult, for most in their twenties and thirties,” says Dr. Michel Dosch (35), surgeon at Hair & Skin in Lausanne VD.

There are many causes and causes of hair loss. “Many of those affected suffer from hereditary hair loss, so lost hair is genetically pre-programmed.” Hormones, especially testosterone, play an important role here, which accelerates hair loss. But an unhealthy lifestyle such as stress, smoking, drugs or excessive alcohol consumption also contributes. “Hair loss in women tends to occur later and is often associated with hormonal changes during pregnancy or menopause.”

What good are pills and special shampoos?

Anti-hair loss shampoos or preparations have been advertising thick, full hair for decades. Is it all about making money or can these miraculous cures actually do anything? “There are products that improve blood circulation in the scalp and therefore the supply of nutrients to the hair follicles,” says Dr. Dosh. You must distinguish between medications such as minoxidil or finasteride and special shampoos. Minoxidil (applied as a foam) and finasteride (pill) are drugs and have proven effects, but special shampoos do not have this feature. “It is important to use a shampoo that does not damage your hair.”

An innovative method of stimulating hair growth is what is called PRP autologous blood therapy. This awakens dormant hair follicles and stimulates growth. “In this procedure, blood is taken from the patient, processed in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets, and then injected into the scalp,” says Dr. Dosh. “This treatment increases hair density and is aimed at people who want fuller hair.”

Anyone struggling with baldness is in safe hands with hair transplantation. An intervention that has a real boom in Switzerland. Full hairstyles are a status symbol for many men. Hair transplantation is especially popular among football players who like to attract attention with their hair on the field. This is how the receding hairlines of former England striker Wayne Rooney (38) and Swiss midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri (32) disappeared.

“During hair transplantation, the hair on the back of the patient’s head is removed because it is protected by testosterone,” explains Dr. Dosh. This means that these hairs are almost not affected by hair loss. “The taken hair is then transplanted to the area where the gaps are.” An average of 2500 grafts (hair follicle groups) are transplanted. The surgical procedure takes approximately four hours.

This sounds painful, but Dr. But don’t. “Local anesthesia by injection is a bit uncomfortable and takes a few minutes to take effect. “However, our patients do not feel any pain during the treatment,” he said.

Fill the holes in your beard

Not only beautiful hair, but also a full and well-groomed beard can greatly transform a man’s appearance, as it emphasizes a striking and masculine appearance. It also provides protection against sun damage and helps maintain skin moisture. But like the hair on his head, not every man’s face has the same density. “The principle of beard transplantation is the same as hair transplantation,” explains Dr. Dosh. The difference is that significantly less hair needs to be removed.

Hair transplantation can also be performed on eyebrows. Until now the term microblading was mostly known. “With this method, you can see that the bald areas are tattooed,” says Dr. Dosh. “A natural look is achieved with eyebrow transplantation.” Here, the hair is taken from the nape of the neck and placed. “After 18 months at the latest, the hair on the head turns into eyebrow hair, becomes denser and stops growing after a certain period of time.” Until then you should cut them and take good care of them with a brush.

Source : Blick