You may be losing your hair for many months before you actually notice that you’re going bald. And when the thinning patches become visible, the problem often didn’t just start then – it’s been going on for a long time.
A few strands of hair on your brush? More hair falling out when you wash it? A widening parting or receding hairline? It’s easy to dismiss these as temporary changes. However, gradual hair thinning It may be the first sign of a process that becomes increasingly noticeable over time. And that is precisely why, when it comes to hair loss, it is not worth waiting until your scalp starts to show through your hair.
Hair loss can develop gradually. Its onset may be due, amongst other things, to genetic predisposition, hormones, stress, past illnesses, infections or changes associated with ageing. The sooner the cause of the problem is identified, the easier it is to plan appropriate treatment of alopecia.
Treating hair loss – where to start?
Treatment of alopecia It should begin with an assessment of the condition of the hair and scalp. At Wellclinic, the treatment may combine laser stimulation of the hair follicles with biostimulation using polynucleotides.
As part of the Well Hair Restoration treatment programme, a personalised trichological consultation is carried out, including a trichoscopic examination, followed by a series of laser treatments and treatments using polynucleotides.
This combination allows the scalp to be treated on several levels. Laser stimulation supports the functioning of the hair follicles, whilst biostimulation aims to improve the condition of the tissues and create favourable conditions for hair growth.
Fotona Hair Restoration It is intended for women and men who are experiencing increased hair loss, thinning hair or a gradual loss of density.
Different causes, different types of hair loss
Hair loss can take various forms and is not always caused by the same mechanism. One of the most common forms is androgenetic alopecia, linked to genetic predisposition and the sensitivity of hair follicles to androgens.
In men, the first signs are often receding hairline and thinning hair at the crown. In women, the hair may gradually lose its density, particularly in the central part of the scalp.
Hair may also fall out temporarily. Telogenetic alopecia It may occur following severe stress, illness, infection, significant weight change or other physical strains on the body. In women, hair thinning may also be linked to hormonal changes following pregnancy or during the menopause.
It is of a different nature alopecia areata, in which clearly defined areas of hair loss appear.
Therefore, simply noticing that more hair is falling out whilst washing is not enough to determine what type of hair loss we are dealing with.
When your hair starts to lose its thickness
Baldness It often develops gradually. Before large patches of baldness appear, you may notice that your hair is becoming thinner, losing its former volume, or that your scalp is becoming increasingly visible.
In women, one of the first symptoms may be a widening parting. In men, receding hairlines are more commonly noticed corners or thinning around the crown of the head. However, the changes are not always so distinctive.
If your hair starts to lose its thickness noticeably, it’s worth finding out what’s causing the problem, rather than waiting until it becomes very obvious.
Fotona Hair Restoration – laser hair therapy
Fotona Hair Restoration It uses laser stimulation of the scalp. The laser energy is directed at the areas where the hair follicles are located. At Wellclinic, the treatment is carried out using the Fotona Dynamis SP PRO laser.
The second component of the treatment could be biostimulation of the scalp using a preparation containing polynucleotides. The treatment does not work by instantly thickening your hair. Hair has its own growth cycle, so changes take time. The effects of the treatments are assessed over the course of several weeks and months.
A combination of laser therapy and scalp biostimulation
The treatment begins with preparing the scalp. This is followed by laser therapy, during which the laser energy acts on the area being treated.
At Wellclinic, the first stage of combination therapy is carried out using a laser Fotona Dynamis SP PRO. The treatment takes about 10–20 minutes.
The second stage could be biostimulation of the scalp using polynucleotides. This is a treatment designed to support the skin’s condition and the regenerative processes taking place within it.
The Well Hair Restoration treatment programme includes laser treatments and treatments using polynucleotides.
From the first symptoms to identifying the cause
Hair thickening It starts with determining why the hair is losing its density. Androgenetic alopecia may require a different approach to temporary hair loss following an illness, and yet another approach may be needed for problems linked to hormonal changes.
The condition of the hair follicles is also important. If the problem develops gradually, it is worth having the scalp and hair structure assessed at an early stage. This allows the treatment to be better tailored to the actual cause of hair thinning.
At Wellclinic, a treatment plan may be preceded by a trichological consultation and trichoscopy, i.e. an examination that allows for a more detailed assessment of the scalp and hair.
A course of treatments and the hair growth cycle
In the case of Wellclinic treatments, the range includes 6 appointments, one per week. The programme combines laser stimulation of the scalp with polynucleotide biostimulation.
However, you should not expect your hair to become thicker immediately after just one visit. The hair growth cycle is a long one, so it takes time to assess the results.
Choosing a treatment based on the type of hair loss
Not every cause of hair loss requires the same treatment. It is therefore important to have a consultation and a scalp assessment before starting treatment.
Particular attention should be paid to situations where hair loss begins suddenly and very heavily, where distinct bald patches appear, or where other worrying changes to the scalp are observed. In such cases, further diagnostic investigation may be necessary.
Treatments should be tailored to the nature of the problem, the condition of the hair and scalp, and the patient’s individual needs.
Don’t wait until your hair starts to thin
By the time you notice a clear thinning of your hair, the problem may already have been going on for a long time. Hair loss, which is initially easy to overlook, can, over time, lead to a gradual loss of volume and visible changes to the appearance of your hair.
Fotona Hair Restoration This is a treatment offered at Wellclinic for excessive hair loss and thinning. The combination of laser stimulation and scalp biostimulation allows us to devise a treatment plan tailored to each patient’s individual situation.
If you notice that your hair is becoming thinner, losing volume or falling out more than before, It’s not worth waiting until the change becomes difficult to hide. Consultation at Wellclinic enables an assessment of the condition of the scalp and the selection of an appropriate course of treatment.
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