Mr. Nguyen Van Duc (32 years old, Hanoi) said that recently he has been frequently experiencing hair loss, to the point that he has a large white patch on his head.
I was surprised to see a patch of baldness that looked very unsightly. Naturally, my hair kept falling out thinly without me knowing why. Changing shampoos of all kinds did not improve, so I had to go for an examination. The real reason is that recently I have been stressed and stressed due to work" - Mr. Duc shared.
Talking to Lao Dong reporters, Dr. Nguyen Thi Ha Vinh - Clinic for Platyloid and Hair Diseases, Central Dermatology Hospital said: Recently, we have regularly received patients with hair loss and baldness. It is noteworthy that this condition is becoming younger and younger.
For example, a 17-year-old male patient suffered from hair loss for 5 months, at home self-treated with topical and spray pills without improvement and had to go to the hospital for treatment. Even a 10-year-old male patient had total hair loss for 3 years, and had been treated in many places but without results. However, hair has grown back after treatment at the Central Dermatology Hospital according to the correct protocol.
Sharing about the causes of hair loss, Dr. Vinh said: Prolonged stress and lack of sleep are among the leading causes of hair loss in young people.
When the body is stressed or stays up late often, high cortisol levels will disrupt the natural growth cycle of hair, pushing hair into a "rest" phase earlier than usual, thereby causing mass hair loss.
In addition, many young people today apply strict diets to lose weight quickly. This causes the body to lack protein, iron, zinc, vitamins and micronutrients necessary for hair follicles.
Hair is an organ with a very fast metabolic rate. When malnourished, the body will prioritize nourishing vital organs such as the heart, liver, lungs first, and hair will be'cupped off' from the source of nourishment. After about 3-4 months of dieting incorrectly, hair can become dry, brittle, easily broken and fall out a lot," Dr. Ha Vinh analyzed.
In addition to lifestyle factors, some cases of hair loss are genetically related, especially androgenic hair loss. The disease can appear from puberty if someone in the family has it.
When does hair loss and baldness need to be checked?
According to Dr. Ha Vinh, each normal person can lose about 50-100 hairs per day. However, if hair loss exceeds this level or abnormal signs appear, it is necessary to see a dermatologist early.
Warning signs include:
- Hair falls out over 100 strands/day or falls out in buns when washing and combing hair.
- Hair becomes noticeably thinner, the scalp in the apex area or the hairline is noticeably wider.
- Appears patches of complete hair loss, smooth scalp.
- Itchy, red, flaky scalp, painful or purulent acne.
Partial hair loss may be related to autoimmune disorders. If treatment is delayed, it will greatly affect psychology and quality of life," Dr. Ha Vinh noted.
Dermatologists recommend that when there are signs of prolonged or abnormal hair loss, people should go to a dermatology specialist facility for diagnosis of the cause and proper treatment, avoiding believing in "miraculous" advertisements on social networks.
