I have an oily scalp and I wash my hair twice a day.
My forehead is receding and also my top is thinning.
I am worried about my physical appearance if this
problem persists. Can you advise me what I can do
to improve my current condition.
You are probably suffering from Androgenetic
Thinning (Male Pattern Baldness). This is a hereditary
condition. The production of testosterone on the top
of the scalp reacts to an enzyme called 5-alphareductase converting to di-hydrotestosterone (DHT).
Presence of excessive DHT inhibits hair growth or
shortens the growth cycle. It also increases the
production of oil.
Stress too, can aggravate the situation. You should
continue with twice daily shampoo and live a
somewhat less stressful lifestyle. You may also wish
to have your hair and scalp analysed by a hair
professional - telephone us and speak to one of our
trichologists.
I'm in my early twenties. I noticed a balding spot in
the center of my head and my hair is falling out at
an alarming rate and my sink clogs everyday when I
wash my hair. Please tell me what I can do about this
problem. It's seriously affecting my confidence.
The bald spot could be alopecia areata whereby a
group of white blood cells attacks the skin or hair
follicles. This problem can be caused by viral
infections, vaccinations, trauma to the skin or stress.
When the hair is falling out at an alarming rate, this
could be due to telogen effluvium (anagen stage
abruptly change to telogen) or loose anagen
syndrome (despite the growth cycle, the hair can
easily shed through combing and shampooing). With
this condition, the hair growth cycle is prematurely
changed to dying stage. Hence, the normal hair cycle
has been altered resulting in heavy hair falls. Typically
for those who try to lose weight quickly by denying
protein in their diet suffer from the problem. A
serious trauma or stress which occurred about 3
months ago could also disrupt the hair cycle.
It is best to speak to one of our trichologists before
any form of treatment can be recommended. Both
problems mentioned are temporary and can be
helped if treated quickly.
Hair loss after pregnancy
I have recently given birth and my baby is 3 month
old. I am experiencing some hair lost problems. I am
told this is temporary due to the hormone changes
in my body but I kind of worry as I generally do not
have thick hair. Can you advise me what can I do to
reduce the hair fall lost during this period.
During pregnancy, because of hormonal changes,
your hair is probably at its best.The growth (Anagen)
stage is normally prolong. Henceforth after
childbirth, the hormonal changes reverse back, thus
the accumulated amount of hair falls; that should
have fallen during pregnancy. The hair that are due
to fall, will fall, but your concern should be on the
regrowth. Clean, healthy scalp with balanced diet
would help, however, telephone and speak directly
to one of our trichologists at The Hair Centre for
advice and they will assist you to strengthen and
nourish hair roots, giving your hair the best texture.
When you visit the practice you will be seen by an experienced trichologist who will examine
your hair and scalp closely and check through your medical history thoroughly. Once the
diagnosis has been made, if treatment is recommended, we will be able to provide you with
the most effective and up-to-date trichological medication for home use.
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