Hair loss due to hormones: what to do

Hair loss in women can actually be triggered by changes in the functioning of the endocrine system.

In most cases, we are talking about the concentration of sex hormones in the blood. But they are not the only ones who become the “culprits” of androgenetic alopecia (that’s what it is called in scientific language).

So how closely related are female hair loss and hormones? Which hormone is responsible for hair loss in women?

What hormones affect hair loss in women?

Let's look at all the hormonal causes of hair loss in women. Hormones take part in dozens of vital physiological processes. With their help, a woman becomes sexually mature, her body prepares to bear a child .

How exactly does the concentration of sex hormones affect alopecia?

Estrogen , which is the main hormone produced by the ovaries, regulates metabolic processes in the skin.

It is also responsible for the rate of cell division in the upper layers of the epidermis . After all, it is precisely the decrease in the speed of this process that leads to the skin becoming flabby and wrinkles appearing on it (in particular, in the corners of the lips, eyes, nasal folds).

And it is the lack of estrogen that leads to the fact that most of a woman’s hair follicles become “dormant” . That is, inactive ones that will not germinate in the future due to a lack of nutritional components or a disruption in the process of their absorption.

Exceeding the concentration of progesterone . This is another hormone responsible for hair loss in women.

And, as practice has shown, alopecia can be triggered by a frequent increase in the concentration of adrenaline in the blood , associated with a lack of vitamins and minerals in the blood plasma.

Such situations arise, for example, after experiencing stress or prolonged depression.

What hormones cause androgenetic alopecia most often in women? Doctors claim that due to an increase in the concentration of male sex hormones, baldness primarily occurs in women.

These hormones, which affect hair loss in women, are produced by the thyroid gland and pituitary gland, and not by the ovaries. They are only conventionally called male reproductive organs , but in a woman’s body they are also present in low concentrations.

An increase in their amount in the blood plasma leads to roughening of the skin, an increase in the thickness of the upper layer of the epithelium , and also stimulates the accelerated production of sebum.

Also, when treating alopecia, doctors recommend taking tests for T4 - this is the hormone thyroxine , which is responsible for catabolic processes.

That is, for the normal absorption of fat, carbohydrates and their transformation into energy.

How to understand that hair loss is due to a lack or excess of hormones in the blood?

Unfortunately, only a few symptoms can indicate this - an increase in the volume of the thyroid gland, as well as menstrual irregularities.

Otherwise, the endocrine factor is detected only after testing.

Pantovigar

These tablets can be used by those who have thin, dull hair that is also falling out. The action of the medication is aimed at improving the structure of the hair, improving the health of the dermis of the head and hair follicles. Under the influence of the active components of the tablets, the strands become thick, strong, and their number increases. Reception is carried out for 3 months.

You can purchase the drug at a price of 1400-1600 rubles. Children under 12 years of age, as well as girls in the first trimester of pregnancy and during breastfeeding, should not take Pantovigar.

Diagnosis of alopecia

What hormones to take for hair loss in women? When diagnosing alopecia, it is recommended to undergo the following tests :

• general hormonal levels (luteinizing, follicolostimular, prolactin, estrogen, testosterone);
• thyroid hormones (T3, T4, TSH);
• general blood test;
• iron concentration in the blood;
• densitometry;
• examination by an infectious disease specialist and a gynecologist.

This is the basis for studying the nature of alopecia and identifying the primary cause of the disease.

At the discretion of the doctor, he may also recommend testing for syphilis, other sexually transmitted diseases , as well as skin diseases of the scalp (biopsy or scraping of material).

This video tells you what hormones need to be tested for hair loss in women and why it is needed:

Natural hair growth stimulants

Using alcohol solutions with red pepper tincture is quite effective. This improves blood supply (and therefore nutrition) to the hair follicles, and also affects the immunological reactions that underlie alopecia areata.

In men, the follicles in the beard area will actively respond to androgens, and excess estrogen suppresses growth in this area. In women, scalp hair growth is activated by estrogens, and testosterone suppresses it. If some follicles become overly sensitive to testosterone (male sex hormone), then the suppressive effect may be excessive. In a simplified form, this is what the mechanism of primarily androgenetic alopecia looks like.

What treatment is used?

Treatment of hormonal hair loss in women involves taking synthetic hormone analogues or so-called blockers (those that regulate the production of male androgens). This is the so-called “replacement therapy” .

You must immediately warn that it has side effects (for example, menstrual irregularities and recommendations to refrain from conceiving a child).

In this case, drugs such as Finasteride, Spironolactone .

And Cyproterone Acetate is used precisely as a powerful blocker.

It certainly acts on the pituitary gland and stops (inhibits) the synthesis of male androgens. After all, they are the ones who provoke androgenetic alopecia.

How long will hormone therapy take to treat hair loss in women due to hormones? As a rule, it is prohibited to carry out it for more than 1 month .

And significant improvements in the amount of hair can be noticed already 2-4 months after the start of treatment (depending on the stage of alopecia at which therapy was undertaken).

In total, the hormonal system dramatically affects hair growth, as well as hair loss . Alopecia is caused by an increase in androgens in the blood.

However, such disruptions in the body’s functioning are easily treated with replacement therapy and blockers. from a trichologist and get tested as soon as possible

What can replace hormonal drugs?

In a woman’s normally functioning body, estrogens predominate, but there are also androgens. When the balance is disturbed, pathology occurs. This occurs due to the high concentration of steroidal male sex hormones produced by the ovaries. Endocrinologists call this pathology hyperandrogenism.

With androgenetic alopecia, the hair in the front of the head thins out first, then on the crown. The hair on the back of the head does not fall out due to the body's increased synthesis of androgens, since they are not sensitive to testosterone.

This is easily explained by biochemical processes. The enzyme 5-alpha reductase, necessary for the intensive production of dihydrotestosterone, is localized precisely in the parietal zone. At the back of the head and temples there are enzymes that convert testosterone into estradiol. This process does not pose a threat to the hair.

An excess of the biologically active form of testosterone can, over time, affect a woman’s appearance, trigger the growth of dark, coarse hair on the face and body, and lead to neurological problems. Therefore, the pathology requires mandatory correction.

Interestingly, even in ancient times, Hippocrates noted that among the eunuchs there are no bald ones. In the twentieth century, James Hamilton established that baldness is associated with excessive synthesis of male hormones androgens. This explained the lack of baldness among eunuchs.

Hormonal agents, both synthetic and natural, are most effective when combined with proper nutrition. The diet helps normalize carbohydrate and fat metabolism, restore the balance of hormones, and also provides the body with the necessary vitamins and microelements.

Basic rules of a diet for strengthening hair:

• Refusal of sugar, flour, calorie restriction for obesity, prediabetes, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome. Stevia extract and Jerusalem artichoke syrup are recommended as sweeteners.
• Sufficient supply of fresh vegetables, fruits and berries (at least 400 g raw and 300 g boiled).
• Limit boiled root vegetables (growing underground) - potatoes, beets, carrots, turnips.
• Reducing the amount of meat, especially fatty varieties, replacing it with fish.
• A complete ban on fried, spicy foods, smoked foods, canned food, drinks with sugar, dyes, flavors, and shelf-stable foods with preservatives.
• Inclusion in the diet of green tea, hibiscus, fireweed, black berries (currants, blueberries, blackberries, mulberries, chokeberries).
• Adding flaxseed oil, flax seeds, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds to salads.

• analogues of thyroid hormones for hypothyroidism - Eutirox, Bagotirox, they are combined with iodine (Iodomarin, Iodbalance);
• inhibiting the activity of the adrenal glands - Hydrocortisone (for cortical hyperplasia), Nizoral, Mamomit (for high cortisol);
• antiandrogens with different mechanisms of action - Androkur, Diane, Yarina, Zhanin, Veroshpiron, Flutamide, Finasteride;
• improving the response to insulin - Siofor, Pioglar.

Hormonal drugs have contraindications and dangerous consequences of use. Therefore, they are prescribed only by a doctor. Regular examination is necessary throughout the course of treatment. Therapy is usually long-term; its effectiveness is higher if the cause of baldness is detected early.

Androgens

Male sex hormones that regulate hair growth on the human body, but suppress their development on the scalp. Their excess can stimulate male-pattern hair growth on the face and body in women, and hair loss.

Estrogens

Female sex hormones, which are responsible for hair growth in women, play an important role in the body of the fair sex. Responsible for the health of curls and their structure.

Its deficiency stimulates excessive hair growth in various parts of the body.

They influence oxygen saturation and protein synthesis, which is of no small importance for the formation of hair follicles and their growth, and also increases their survival.

Somatotropin

Produced in the pituitary gland, it is released into the body every 3-5 hours.

This process is more active at night, during sleep.

After the age of thirty, the production of somatotropin gradually decreases.

It rejuvenates the entire body, helps restore the structure of the hair shaft, the natural color of the strands, increases the possibility of their growth, and eliminates premature alopecia. If there is a shortage of it, the effect is the opposite.

Dihydrotestosterone

It is the worst enemy of hair follicles and the cause of many types of baldness in both sexes, in particular in women it provokes androgenetic alopecia. If the presence of dehydrotestosterone is not detected in time, the process of baldness will be irreversible.

Prolactin

Produced in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It has both a direct negative effect on the hair follicle and an indirect one, increasing the content of paraandrogens in the adrenal cortex.

An increased level of prolactin in the body provokes the development of diffuse telogen alopecia and hirsutism.

Restoring hormonal balance takes a lot of time.

This is a fairly serious violation that should be dealt with in the early stages.

The most effective way is to take synthetic hormones, designed either to stimulate the production of your own or to suppress their excess.

Drug therapy should be prescribed by a qualified specialist after receiving the results of all tests and examinations.

Contraindications

Useful video

The causes of alopecia, including hair loss due to hormonal imbalance, and the treatment of this problem in women are discussed in this video:

Hello girls, I had thick beautiful hair. After giving birth, my nails began to peel and break, and my hair started to come out a lot. I bought vitamins on Iherb, my nails became stronger, but everything with my hair remained the same. This year is absolutely terrible, the whole house is covered in hair, every time I comb my hair I throw out a huge bunch of hair... So I decided and took tests for thyroid hormones because I believed that they were responsible for this. Everything is okay. I haven't done an ultrasound yet. Maybe there are endocrinologists here or who have encountered such a problem as how I can’t become bald. Thank you.

Thank you 1

– regulate hormonal levels (at the same time I am undergoing treatment with a gynecologist-endocrinologist) – a course of mesotherapy with a trichologist + changed care, plus masks. Of course, everything is bought at the clinic, it’s expensive. But it was effective! I finally grew my tail back below the shoulder blades :)))

Which clinic, may I know? And initially, which specialist did you contact, did you start with a trichologist or with endocrinology? Thank you.

Vitamins and kelp for my thyroid didn’t help(

check your adrenal glands

I ordered a course for myself to support the adrenal glands - there are results - my hair stays on my head!

Overall, it's important to remember that stress puts stress on the adrenal glands. We can define as 'stress' anything that threatens our survival, joy, well-being, security, stability. This is anything that forces our body to adapt (for example, changes in circumstances, temperature, chemical balance, as with a sharp change in dietary supplements, medications, and even diet). Infection, lack of sleep or even lack of love are stress factors. Anti-stress factors such as joy, sleep and rest, comfort, peace, security, good nutrition are examples of what supports the adrenal glands. Avoid stressors and try to find things that help you. Eat more proteins and fats (not plant-based). Limit carbohydrates, especially sugar. Avoid stimulants and physiologically stressful substances - caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, etc. If you have allergies, avoid allergens - the most common allergens are wheat and milk. Although it may sound strange, many people actually experience cravings for foods that they are allergic or intolerant to. Black mold in the home is a common stressor that can be difficult to avoid. Avoid stress as much as possible. Even such “positive stress” as the holidays can sometimes be too much for the adrenal glands. Try to get more rest - more sleep, and as regular as possible. Too much stress, whether from work or sports, and lack of sleep put a lot of stress on the adrenal glands.

Providing adequate vitamin support is absolutely essential to restoring adrenal function. The minimum set includes:

Eat a healthy diet, if possible from organic foods, containing enough protein and healthy fats, enough fat-soluble vitamins, and eliminating possible allergens (such as wheat, dairy, or anything else you are allergic to).

Omega 3 and 6 Essential Fatty Acids: Called essential fatty acids because our bodies need them to stay healthy but cannot produce them themselves.

Healthy fats. Animal fats are the best source of healthy fats. But they must be organic. Whenever possible, milk or meat should come from pasture-raised cows or sheep. Eggs from chickens raised in large yards, not in cages (free range). Eliminate hydrogenated fats completely.

Unrefined sea salt: It helps the adrenal glands raise blood pressure and retain water in the body, and also contains many important trace minerals. Table salt does not contain those minerals.

B vitamins: a complete B complex (as B-50 or B-100) with a large dose of extra vitamin B5 (300-500mg). Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid) is necessary for the functioning of the adrenal glands. It is a precursor to acetyl coenzyme A (part of the Krebs cycle for cellular energy production) and acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter). B5 deficiency leads to weakened adrenal function, resulting in general weakness, headaches, sleep disturbances, nausea, and intestinal discomfort.

Vitamin C (1-3 g per day) and antioxidants: The buffered form of vitamin C is best tolerated dissolved in a drink taken throughout the day. In any case, it is better to take vitamin C in several doses throughout the day. It is also important to provide bioflavonoids along with vitamin C to improve the antioxidant effect.

Liquorice: Blocks the breakdown of cortisol in the liver, so cortisol levels increase, resulting in decreased production of ACTH by the pituitary gland and the adrenal glands get the rest they need. Can be taken in various forms, including licorice infusion. As adrenal function recovers, licorice intake can be gradually reduced. Do not use licorice under any circumstances if you have a tendency to high blood pressure and/or a lack of potassium!

Causes of the disease

ATTENTION: Drug treatment with hormonal hair growth agents is a serious intervention in the functioning of the entire body.
It should be started only in serious cases of alopecia, after passing all the necessary tests and the conclusion of a gynecologist or endocrinologist. Hormone-containing drugs have a number of contraindications and side effects; their uncontrolled use can lead to serious consequences.

Contraindications

Taking hormone-containing drugs is prohibited:

• in the presence of serious cardiovascular diseases;
• blood clotting disorders;
• serious liver diseases;
• varicose veins;
• in the presence of obesity, high cholesterol, diabetes;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• bleeding from the genital tract not caused by menstruation;
• when tumors of the genital organs and breasts (untreated or malignant) are detected.

IMPORTANT: Hormone-containing drugs increase the risk of thrombosis in women who smoke.

For less serious contraindications, such as uterine fibroids, epilepsy, superficial vein thrombosis, the decision to take or refuse hormonal medications is made by the doctor, depending on the health status of the individual patient.

On our website you can find a huge number of recipes for homemade masks for hair growth: with nicotinic acid, from coffee grounds, with vodka or cognac, with mustard and honey, with aloe, with gelatin, with ginger, with henna, with bread, with kefir, cinnamon, egg and onion.

Taking herbal medicines that act by analogy with sex hormones. To increase progesterone levels, plant hormones similar to female estrogens are used. They are found in some herbs and foods (soybeans, red grapes, legumes, nuts, hops, clover, alfalfa).

Many experts recommend maintaining a work and rest schedule, eliminating stressful situations, and adhering to proper nutrition and a balanced diet.

To normalize the production of thyroid hormones, it is necessary to eat seafood more often, such as dried fruits such as prunes and dates, currants, spinach and persimmons.

If there are disturbances in the production of estradiol in the ovaries, a woman should increase the amount of protein foods she consumes (meat, fish, eggs). In addition, it is necessary to exclude fiber, baked goods and all flour products from the diet (they remove estradiol).

To eliminate progesterone deficiency, you need to consume black currant berries, rose hips and all citrus fruits more often.

To stabilize melatonin production, it is recommended to eat more foods high in coarse fiber (fiber). It is also better to reduce or completely eliminate the consumption of caffeine-containing and alcoholic drinks, which have a negative effect on the body.

Did you know that some procedures can speed up the growth of strands, such as mesotherapy and scalp massage. It is also very important to comb properly.

Traditional methods and recipes can also eliminate hormonal imbalance.

The most commonly used herbal infusions are nettle leaves, sage, chamomile, calendula petals or St. John's wort.

It is necessary to keep under control the level of sex hormones that affect hair growth. They are responsible not only for the health and optimal growth of hair, but also affect all processes of the body.

To restore and maintain hormonal levels, you should lead a healthy lifestyle and get good sleep.

Drug treatment for male pattern baldness is prescribed to eliminate the cause of the disease that caused hair loss, and not its consequences. Before a course of therapy is prescribed, the patient undergoes diagnostics to obtain a clear clinical picture. There are the following causes of hair loss in men:

1. Infection These can be both advanced chronic diseases and acquired infectious infections, which are accompanied by general intoxication of the body, as a result of which the hair follicles weaken. Infection of the scalp is also a cause of baldness - we are talking about fungal infections. Antifungal drugs are prescribed in combination with Perfectil (vitamins and plant extracts aimed at healing the scalp and normalizing blood circulation in the capillaries). The course is designed for 1 month, take 1 capsule daily.
2. Stressful situations With increased nervousness, the supply of oxygen and beneficial microelements to the follicles is disrupted (as a result of vasospasm). You should know that the process of hair loss does not start at the moment of greatest stress, but after several months. In case of disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system, a balanced vitamin medicinal complex Revalid is prescribed - it is sold in a pharmacy.
3. Endocrine system disorders Thyroid dysfunction leads to the development of alopecia areata, as a result of which the patient develops round bald spots. The homeopathic medicine Selentsin is ideal for the treatment of baldness - it activates blood circulation and helps strengthen the hair follicles. The course is designed for 2 months (take 1 tablet 3 times a day).
4. Head injuries Medicines will not be effective in this case. The patient is prescribed a transplant of hair follicles to the affected area - in places where scars have formed as a result of injury or burn to the scalp.
5. Hormonal imbalances in men In this case, the drug Rinfoltil is prescribed - the drug suppresses the hormone dihydrotestosterone. The medicine contains only natural ingredients (green tea, extract from the fruits of dwarf palm). The course is designed for one month (you need to take 1 capsule per day). The drug Finasteride will be no less effective - it blocks the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of testosterone to dihydrosterone. Course - 6 months, dosage - 1 tablet per day.
6. Vitamin deficiency Revalid will cope with this problem. This is a complex of vitamins that help restore hair follicles in men. Course - 3 months. Depending on the intensity of hair loss, the number of capsules for three times daily intake may increase from two to three pieces. The drug Pantovigar will also be no less effective. This vitamin complex compensates for the lack of nutrients in the body. The course is designed for 3-6 months (take 1 capsule three times a day).

Hair follicles (bulbs) respond to ovarian, thyroid and adrenal hormones, insulin. During periods of hormonal changes in the body (adolescents, pregnancy, after childbirth, before menopause), physiological (temporary) increased hair loss is noted. You also need to take into account the potential harm of the medications used, including birth control pills.

Hormonal hair loss is most often (about 84% of cases) caused by either an excess of male hormones (androgens) or increased sensitivity of the hair follicles to their actions. Testosterone, androstenedione and a number of other compounds are formed in the ovaries and adrenal glands, and in the skin they can be converted into more active forms.

Degrees of baldness in women

Under their influence, the hair follicles go into a passive phase (“fall asleep”), and in place of coarse hair, vellus hair appears - light and thin. Bald patches appear in the temple area and in the direction of the central parting. A few years after the onset of baldness, the hair follicles are completely overgrown, and their restoration becomes impossible.

Hair loss due to such hormonal imbalance is caused by polycystic ovary syndrome, congenital hyperplasia of the adrenal cortex, and tumors of these organs. However, they do not always occur with obvious manifestations, and such diagnoses are made after a woman goes to the doctor because of baldness.

Signs of excess male hormones may include:

• acne;
• increased hair growth on the extremities, growth of coarse hair on the face, along the midline of the abdomen;
• widening of the shoulder girdle and narrow hips;
• rough timbre of voice;
• large amount of muscle mass;
• scanty menstruation, irregular cycles, delays followed by uterine bleeding.

Treatment of baldness is carried out using the following effective vitamin complexes:

• Perfect;
• Vita Charm;
• Pantovigar;
• Merz.

Perfectil contains vitamins, various microelements and plant extracts

“Perfectil” refers to a modern vitamin complex, the action of which is aimed at providing adequate nutrition for curls. After a course of taking the product, hair acquires natural thickness, begins to grow better and fall out less.

Vita Charm restores damaged structures

"Vita Charm" is a domestic product, the composition of which is completely balanced and includes all the necessary substances for good growth and strengthening of damaged strands. The complex is prescribed for alopecia caused by frequent stress, as well as during the postpartum period.

Pantovigar is a complete medicine

“Pantovigar” is a multivitamin complex that actively fights intense hair loss. Treatment with the drug should be carried out only on the recommendation of a doctor, who also determines the duration of the course.

Merz - one of the best vitamins

“Merz” is an equally effective complex, the action of which is aimed at providing the hair follicles and shafts with nutrients. This allows weakened curls to recover and strengthen them.

If a disease of the endocrine or reproductive system is detected, then the possibilities of traditional methods are extremely low. Without correcting hormonal levels, it is extremely difficult to stop hair loss in women.

In case of functional failure (stress, overexertion, after childbirth), poor nutrition, the doctor may recommend the following herbs for internal use:

• with an antiandrogenic effect (reduce the response to male hormones) – licorice root, chasteberry, nettle, peony root, green tea, fireweed, mint;
• increasing the content of female hormones (phytoestrogens) - soy, red clover, sage, hops;
• stimulating the thyroid gland - eleutherococcus, kelp, echinacea, licorice root, cinquefoil;
• improving carbohydrate metabolism (for insulin resistance) - stevia, chicory, walnut leaf, bean leaves.

Herbal medicines have been created based on many plants with hormonal effects. Saw palmetto is considered the most powerful antiandrogenic agent. Its extract is used to treat polycystic ovary syndrome and prostate adenoma.

• Finasteride - aimed at reducing the level of DHT in the body by blocking 5-alpha reductase types II and III, the FDA recommended dosage is 1 mg per day orally. The drug is generally well tolerated, with a half-life of only 6-8 hours.

Why women lose hair, reasons

There can be many reasons for hair loss in women. We deliberately do not present this list here. After all, it is known that when reading medical reference books, a person is able to find certain symptoms of almost any disease. You need to determine one single cause of your hair problems.

An average loss of up to 100 hairs per day is within normal limits, this is acceptable and does not indicate a problem. But 200 or 300 hairs can fall out. Sometimes hair falls out in clumps. They stay on the pillow, clog the drain in the bathroom, the comb looks like a hedgehog... It's hard to stay calm here. Panic will not help us. We will act consistently.

Main stages

According to Hamilton's classification, it is customary to distinguish four stages of androgenetic alopecia in women.

1. The volume of hair decreases on the crown, in the area of ​​the central parting, which stands out against the general background.
2. Bald spots appear on the crown, in the frontal part.
3. Intensive hair loss in the crown area, bald spots are difficult to hide.
4. A large area of ​​baldness appears on the head - from the forehead to the back of the head.

If the endocrine system does not function properly, the pathology develops rapidly - bald patches spread very quickly, and the hairline decreases in a short time.

What to do if your hair is falling out a lot

1. Counting lost hair.
2. Consultation with a gynecologist and endocrinologist.
3. We take tests.
4. Consultation with a trichologist or dermatologist.

How to count lost hair

Don't wash your hair for at least a day. Let your hair down, but don't comb it. Run your fingers through the hair near your scalp and pull. Do this in the bangs area, on the sides near the temples and on the back of the head. If the number of hairs exceeds 15 - 20 pcs. – your fears are not unfounded and you need to determine the cause of hair loss.

Another important calculation: take 20 lost hairs and count how many of them are hairs of different lengths, i.e. how many hairs are 3-5 cm long, how many are up to 10 cm long, how many are longer than 15 cm, etc. This information will tell your doctor what stage of growth most hair falls out.

Look closely at the tip of the lost hair.

• The hair may not be thickened at the tip, which means it is broken off and you need to look for the cause of the brittleness.
• If you see a white onion, that's good. This means that the hair died naturally.
• If there is a black thickening at the end, it means the hair fell out during the growth phase. A visit to the doctor is required; masks cannot solve the problem.

The picture below shows the stages of hair growth. About 85% of our hair is in a state of growth (anagen), and this stage lasts for several years.

hair growth stages

Only 1% of hair is in a state of rest (catagen); this period lasts about 1 month. The rest of the hair mass remains in the telogen stage, which lasts about six months for each hair. Each hair follicle goes through all stages and grows hair about 25 times. Considering that each hair lives on average 5 years, it is easy to calculate that normally baldness does not threaten a person until old age.

Which doctor should I go to if my hair is falling out?

Ideally, you need to consult a trichologist or dermatologist. But it makes sense to go to him already with the results of tests and examinations. If it is not possible to visit such a specialist in the near future, but the problem needs to be solved, then we take tests (see below) and try to interpret them independently or with the help of specialists who consult remotely.

Before visiting a dermatologist or trichologist, you may need to consult a gynecologist and endocrinologist. You need to go to a gynecologist to check your hormonal levels if your periods are irregular or there is increased hair growth. In this case, you will need to take tests for LH, FSH, progesterone, total testosterone, estradiol - as prescribed by your doctor. However, if your period comes on time and there are no complaints, then you do not need to take these hormones.

What tests should you take if you are losing hair?

1. Complete blood count with leukocyte formula.
2. Blood test for ferritin, serum iron, transferrin or TI.
3. TSH analysis.

With this information you can consult a doctor.

What does a trichologist analyze?

• Your age, gender, height and weight.
• Complaints and medical history.
• What is the current length of your hair, and what is the maximum length your hair can grow to?
• Analyzes
• For women, it is also important to consider the regularity of the menstrual cycle - whether there is excess hair growth in hirsute areas: on the face, upper back, mammary glands (around the nipples), on the inner thighs. — The presence of childbirth and pregnancy (hair loss can be affected by changes in hormonal levels) — Taking and stopping hormonal contraceptives and other drugs
• Taking medications.
• Acute diseases (viral, sore throat, pneumonia, intestinal infections...), surgical interventions, stress, injuries over the past six months.
• Frequency of hair washing, frequency of hair coloring.
• Presence of itching and dandruff.

Based on all this data, it is possible to determine, or at least to assume with a high degree of probability, what the cause of hair loss is.

There are three main types of alopecia:

Focal (clustered)

– hair falls out in certain areas, forming bald spots.

• Heredity
• Infections
• Taking medications
• Severe stressful situations or trauma.

The prognosis for hair restoration is the least favorable. Masks and vitamins will not help without adequate treatment, so do not delay consultation with a specialist.

Diffuse

- hair thins evenly over the entire head, a little more on the temporal areas. Hair thinning is observed less frequently. This is the most common type of alopecia. The reasons may be:

• Lack of microelements
• Hormonal problems from the endocrine or reproductive system.
• Infections
• Anemia, obvious or hidden.

This can be corrected by taking appropriate vitamins or microelements (biotin, zinc, iron, etc.), adjusting hormonal levels, and selecting appropriate hair care. It is with this type of alopecia that you can additionally improve the condition of your hair with masks, serums, and massage. A change in diet and exercise to improve blood circulation are encouraged.

If hair begins to fall out significantly after childbirth, then this is most likely diffuse alopecia. During pregnancy, a woman’s body spends necessary substances primarily on the growth and development of the child. Childbirth itself and the subsequent period of lactation is a huge hormonal stress, and it is not always beneficial to female beauty. Nails, hair and skin may not receive enough nutrients if there is a lack of them in the body. Fortunately, it is not difficult to replenish these reserves.

Androgenic

– hair becomes sparse and thin, more noticeable in the fronto-parietal part of the head. It always starts in the parting area and then spreads to the sides. In women it rarely appears at a young age. Reasons: increased levels of male sex hormones.

How can a cosmetologist help?

Prolactin

Among the long list of services, our network of beauty salons also offers treatments for hair loss. Our masters have special education to use hair mesotherapy, which works great for all types of alopecia. When, using microinjections, an individually selected complex of special preparations is introduced under the scalp, restoring the strands and nourishing the roots.

Darsonval also works well in the fight against dandruff and alopecia. With the help of pulses of low-power high-frequency currents, microcirculation and the supply of follicles with oxygen and nutrients are improved. “Sleeping” bulbs are stimulated and the functioning of the sebaceous glands is restored. The skin is disinfected with ozone oxides released during the procedure. Itching and inflammation are relieved.

The result is noticeable after just a few sessions. All procedures are harmless and have virtually no contraindications. The masters of the Apriori salons will quickly put your hair in order and tell you how best to maintain the health and beauty of your hair.

How to determine the cause of hair loss: additional factors

If your hair falls out and becomes very thin

If the hair not only falls out, but also becomes very thin, then there is reason to suspect androgenetic alopecia (AGA). With iron deficiency baldness, hair falls out before it becomes thin. In the case of AGA, to visually solve the hair problem, you can use “topics” cosmetics - covering thin, barely noticeable hair with fibers that give it volume.

If everything is normal, but your hair is falling out

If all tests are normal and hair continues to fall out, pay attention to ferritin. The threshold value for ferritin is 20, but for hair loss, treatment with iron supplements is started if the value is below 40.

The diet of modern man is not very rich in iron-containing foods. And the lack of iron in the body primarily affects the hair. Long before signs of anemia appear, long before the hemoglobin level drops, when even the ferritin level has not yet fallen below the normal threshold, the body begins to compensate for the hidden lack of iron (hidden iron deficiency anemia) and hair begins to fall out. The drugs Ferretab and Sorbifer have proven themselves well. In combination with them, you can take zinc (for low ferritin), folic acid or vitamin C (for better absorption of iron).

Video from trichologist I. Popova about the causes of hair loss.

Dietary supplements

To stimulate hair growth on the head, as well as to restore it, vitamins are needed to help the body activate natural regenerative processes. A specially selected fortified complex will allow you to debug the system in a short time. Most of the reasons that provoke hair loss lead to a deficiency of vitamins that take part in metabolic processes, removing toxins, and purifying the blood.

1. Pantovigar. It is a complex product that helps restore structure and stimulate hair growth. The drug is prescribed in case of development of baldness due to a lack of vitamins and other beneficial substances in the body.
2. Vitrum Beauty. Balanced vitamin and mineral complex for hair growth. The product normalizes vitamin balance, stimulates defense mechanisms, and reduces the negative effects of adverse environmental factors. The tablets are taken without chewing and with a sufficient amount of liquid.
3. Spirulina. Dietary supplement based on Chinese brown algae. Available in tincture, tablet and capsule form. The use of the drug stimulates the growth of hair follicles, improves regenerative processes in tissues, and strengthens the immune system.

All means for stimulating rapid hair growth should be selected based on the characteristics of the clinical manifestations of the problem. Therefore, it is advisable to first consult with a trichologist.