Hair loss is prevalent in Dubai and if you are starting to notice that your hair is falling out, or appearing in large amounts on your comb or brush it is recommended that you consult with a dermatologist. With a correct diagnosis, the cases of hair loss can be prevented. A dermatologist will evaluate your hair-loss problem to find the cause so they can determine whether the problem will resolve on its own or a medical treatment is needed. There are several causes of excessive hair loss:
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Improper Chemical Treatments
Many men and women use chemical treatments on their hair, including dyes, tints, bleaches, straighteners, and permanent waves.
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Hereditary thinning or balding
Also known as androgenic alopecia, this is the most common cause of hair loss, and can be inherited from either the mother’s or father’s side of the family.
The cause of alopecia areata is unknown, but it is thought to be an autoimmune condition (the body makes antibodies to its own hair) that may affect children or adults of any age.
Illness, stress, and other factors can cause too many hairs to enter the resting (telogen) phase of the hair growth cycle, and it produces a dramatic increase in the amount of hair shed (effluvium), usually without bald patches.
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Tinea Capitis (scalp ringworm)
Caused by fungal infection, tinea capitis is characterized by patches of scaling that can spread and result in broken hair, redness, swelling, and even oozing on the scalp.
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Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
Children, and sometimes adults, will twist or pull their hair, brows, or lashes until they come out.
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Cicatrical (scarring) Alopecia
This rare disorder can cause patchy hair loss and associated itching and/or pain. Inflammation around the hair follicle causes damage, scarring, and permanent hair loss in the affected area.