Hair loss is a stressful and challenging experience for both men and women; it is significantly more distressing for women, especially in this era when capillar hair symbolizes youth and good health.
Hair loss can have important psychological and social impact, caused by the strong influence on confidence and self esteem.
The most common form of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, affecting approximately 50% of the masculine population and 20% of the women, by age 50. Comparing to all the other types of alopecia, the onset of the androgenetic alopecia is gradual and has a specific pattern.
In men - there is a gradual thinning of the hair in the temporal areas, forming a V-shaped frontal hairline; as baldness progresses, a bald patch appears on the crown of the head, the hair around the base of the head usually remains intact.
Women with androgenetic alopecia have diffuse thinning hair on the crown of the hair.
This form of alopecia is genetically transmitted - the exact mechanism is still unknown.
Aging and genetics are only 2 of the factors causing hair loss. Stress, psychological trauma, systemic diseases, improper eating, hormonal imbalance (thyroid disorders), certain drugs (steroids, Lithium, Heparin, beta-blockers), Zinc deficiency, pregnancy can also cause hair loss.
There are numerous treatment options: drugs (Minoxidil, Finasterides - can be administered to men only), topic solutions or more complex treatments like hair transplantation.
Although controversial worldwide, mesotherapy has proven its efficiency in treating hair loss. The success rates reach 90-92% in comparison to Minoxidil treatments ( only 50% success rate).
Mesotherapy is a minimal invasive method, safe and with no side effects. A cocktail composed of 3-4 active ingredients is injected directly into the scalp, using a special injection technique (Nappage). Biotin, Trace Elements, vitamins, Caffeine, Gingko Biloba, Organic Silica, Dexpanthenol, peptides are some of the ingredients utilized in treating hair loss with mesotherapy.
How does mesotherapy work in hair loss treatment?
The mechanism is dual:
- the 'micro traumas' caused by the injections trigger the mechanical stimulation of the blood flow and of the cellular metabolism;
- at the same time, the multiple injections create micro channels, through which the cocktail reaches the hair follicles, in the dermal layer of the scalp.
The active ingredients improve the blood circulation (Gingko Biloba, Rutin&Melilot Extract), stimulate cellular metabolism (Asian Centella), balance sebum secretion (Dexpanthenol), increase cellular regeneration (X-DNA).
My treatment protocol consists of 8-10 weekly sessions, followed by 2-4 sessions, fortnightly and 2-4 monthly sessions. There are situations that require maintenance sessions.
In most cases the first results appear in the early stages of the treatment - the hair doesn't fall anymore and it regains the natural glow and vitality.
New hair starts growing about 5-6 weeks from the first session.
Mesotherapy is beneficial for both men and women.
For male patients, we can also use the alternative to the conventional mesotherapy - Derma Roller or Derma Pen, the principle is the same.
Mesotherapy is virtually painless - the discomfort during the treatment is minimal, no previous anesthesia is necessary.
It is important to mention that this exact therapeutic method can be applied for the treatment of Seborrheic Dermatitis, often associated with alopecia.
Eyebrows can also be treated with mesotherapy, with amazing results.
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