About Hair Loss
Causes
Believe it or not, most people lose on average 50-100 hairs per day but it isn’t detectable due to new hair growing. However hair loss occurs when new hair doesn’t grow back in the follicle.
There are many causes of hair loss and it can span across more than one of the factors below:
Hereditary : This is probably the most common type of hair loss for males and females. It can come in many forms such as thinning, receding hairline, bald spots on crown.
Medical conditions : Conditions such as alopecia, skin infections, diabetes and trichotillomania all can have an impact on hair loss.
Ageing : The ageing process also contributes to hair loss as the rate of hair growth slows.
Medicines : Medication for certain conditions or illnesses can trigger hair loss as a side effect, such as depression, heart problems, cancer.
Stress : A stressful event or series of stressful episodes can have an impact or your hair.
Hair treatments : Extreme hair colouring and misuse or excessive use of extensions are becoming a common reason for hair loss in recent years.
Hormonal changes : Hair loss can be triggered by natural hormonal changes such as pregnancy, menopause or thyroid.
See our MHRB Blog for more information and articles on different types of hair loss and treatment types.
Symptoms
There are a number of things to look out for when hair loss starts and the quicker these symptoms are noticed and addressed with our hair loss corrective treatments, will significantly reduce the impact of the hair loss.
Thinning of Hair : Male and Female pattern baldness would start off with thinning in key areas. Men can experience thinning through receding hairlines and in the crown. Women typically will experience a loss of hair volume and length and the parting of their hair will widen.
Patches of hair loss / Balding : This type of hair loss is more pronounced and the hair loss will mimic a circular shape. This is most commonly associated with alopecia and ringworm conditions.
Loose hair : Clumps of hair may become loose and is noticeable after brushing hair or after running hands through the hair. Cancer patients will see this during chemotherapy treatment but the effects of this type of hair loss are temporary.
When to call our MHR Belfast Experts?
If you are seeing any of the above symptoms, coupled with any of the causes listed, it is advisable to speak with one of our MHR Belfast Experts.
After initial contact, we will meet with you for a no obligation consultation as soon as possible, to assess your situation, listen to your expectations and give you peace of mind.
Our Experts have a wealth of knowledge on various modern hair loss treatments and will work with you to find a treatment package that you are comfortable with. We will also explain in detail what results you should expect to see and within what time frame.
Hair loss can be a demoralising experience, but hair confidence is our business and our goal for each client we work with.