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HAIR LOSS : MEDICAL HAIR TREATMENTS
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What is hair loss ?<\/h2>\n

Hair symbolises attractiveness, health and vitality. Each person has an average of between 80 000 and 160 000 hairs, naturally renewed over a 3 to 5 year cycle. Losing 50 to 100 hairs daily is normal. When shedding increases and regrowth no longer compensates for the loss, this is called alopecia.<\/p>\n

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Hair loss treatment in Geneva<\/h3>\n

Alopecia, whether affecting women or men, is a common hair concern that often impacts quality of life.
The most common form is androgenetic alopecia, mainly caused by hormonal and genetic factors.
To reduce hair loss over the long term, treatments have<\/p>\n

been developed to complement medication, where appropriate, such as Minoxidil and Finasteride.
Hair PRP, hair LED therapy and hair mesotherapy improve hair density and stimulate regrowth.<\/p>\n

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What can cause hair loss ?
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The hair cycle comprises three phases : the growth or anagen phase (85% of hairs are in this phase), the stabilisation or catagen phase (between 1 and 2% of hairs are in this phase), and the shedding or telogen phase (15% of hairs are in this phase).
During a dermatological scalp examination, analysing these phases is important to identify a possible cause.<\/p>\n

Alopecia can be acute (lasting less than three months) or chronic (lasting more than three months), diffuse or localised.
Causes of acute alopecia include : stress, rapid weight loss, surgery, infection or acute haemorrhage, the postpartum period<\/a>.
Causes of chronic alopecia include : deficiencies (particularly iron deficiency), endocrine disorders, traction alopecia, organ failure, particularly kidney failure.
The most common cause of alopecia is androgenetic alopecia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The contraceptive pill and hair loss<\/h2>\n

Some contraceptives benefit the hair, while others weaken it and may cause alopecia.<\/p>\n

How does contraception affect hair loss ?<\/h3>\n

Hormones are important for hair health. They influence its shine, strength and tendency to become dry and dull. Hormonal fluctuations can cause hormonal hair loss<\/strong>.
Hormonal contraception directly affects hair appearance. Hormone composition and dosage depend on the pill type. This is why some combined oestrogen-progestogen pills improve hair quality, while progestogen-only pills can cause deterioration.<\/p>\n

Hair loss and heredity<\/h2>\n

Alopecia can be hereditary. The most common form is androgenetic alopecia, which mainly affects men. Contrary to what might be expected, it is not exclusively related to ageing and can develop from the age of 20. In men, this type generally begins with hair loss along the frontal hairline and temples.
Heredity plays a predominant role in androgenetic alopecia. However, hormones, particularly androgens, are also involved. Androgen receptors in the hair's dermal papilla disrupt the hair cycle\u00a0: growth accelerates and hairs become increasingly fine before falling out permanently.<\/p>\n

Why does hair loss occur during menopause ? <\/h2>\n

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Hair loss during menopause is mainly due to the hormonal changes occurring at this time. Oestrogen and progesterone levels decline during menopause, disrupting hormonal balance. Declining female hormones lead to a relative increase in androgens, the male hormones, which can affect hair follicles.
Androgens reduce follicle size, slow hair growth and accelerate shedding.
Other factors, such as stress, nutritional deficiencies and certain medicines, can contribute to menopausal hair loss.<\/p>\n

Hair loss during pregnancy<\/h2>\n

Hair loss after pregnancy, also called postpartum hair loss<\/a><\/strong>, is common. Around a third of women may be affected. This hair loss is hormonal, triggered by the changes occurring after childbirth.
During pregnancy, expectant mothers often notice improved hair quality, with shinier, silkier hair and better growth because of increased oestrogen levels.
After childbirth, the rapid decline in this hormone causes sometimes dramatic shedding, creating the impression of losing handfuls of hair<\/strong>.
Several other factors can aggravate postpartum hair loss : rapid weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, particularly iron deficiency, stress and tiredness.<\/p>\n

Scarring alopecia<\/h2>\n

Scarring alopecia <\/strong>is a form of localised alopecia that is unfortunately permanent.
It can result from scalp inflammation or be caused by trauma, a burn or scalp radiotherapy.<\/p>\n

Stress-related hair loss<\/h2>\n

This hair loss, also known as postpartum telogen effluvium<\/a><\/strong>, is caused by intense physical or emotional stress.
During stressful periods, a larger proportion of hairs prematurely enters the resting (telogen) phase and falls out a few months later.
The phenomenon is often temporary and reversible once the stressor is removed.<\/p>\n

What is traction alopecia ? <\/h2>\n

Traction alopecia is caused by repeated, excessive tension on hair follicles.
It often results from tight hairstyles such as braids, buns and ponytails.
This constant tension damages follicles, causing progressive hair loss.
The first signs of traction alopecia are thinning hair and a receding frontal hairline. To prevent and treat this condition, reducing hair tension by avoiding tight hairstyles is recommended.<\/p>\n

Androgenetic alopecia
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The most common cause of alopecia is genetically determined androgenetic alopecia, in which hair loss results from androgen influence.
This type can affect men from 18 and women from their thirties.
It is referred to as male alopecia<\/strong> and female alopecia<\/strong>.
Two scales describe progression stages, the Hamilton scale for men and the Ludwig scale for women.<\/p>\n

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How can hair loss be prevented\u00a0?<\/h2>\n

The only true prevention is to treat the cause of hair loss. However, certain measures improve hair health :<\/p>\n