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Hair loss is a leading concern for adults and more specifically for men and women and causes concern for cure. Baldness is normal but sudden or excessive balding is very stressful and people may begin to ask questions like, “When Will I Stop Losing My Hair ?” Time required to stop hair shedding varies with the cause of hair loss, potential of the lifestyle, and the type of medication being taken.

Understanding Hair Loss:

It means a medical condition that is known as alopecia, and it might take place due to various reasons. 

Androgenetic Alopecia : 

• The most common cause of it is androgenetic alopecia more often called male-pattern baldness. 
• It is genetically determined with a shift in hormones, most importantly the Dihydrotestosterone (DHT). 
• In male, pattern baldness is characterized by retractive hairline and thinning on the vertex area while in females.

When Will I Stop Losing My Hair ?

•  Baldness in men can also not be stopped but progresses with time hence can only be taken to a stop with help of a doctor. 
• The treatment often slows down the process of or even stimulates their growth  in hair transplantation.

Telogen Effluvium: 

Telogen effluvium is a form of baldness that is caused by factors such as stress, diseases, hormonal change or lack of nutrients in the body. 

When Does It Stop?

It is a reversible condition and it may take between three to six months to clear once the cause has been dealt with or removed. Hair normally grows back once the cause of it is treated.

Alopecia Areata:

A type of alopecia, in which the body’s immune system prevents hairs from growing by attacking the hair follicles. It may affect the complete head or almost head or may be a lesser amount and may occur at the head as well as on the body.

When Does It Stop?

This is why alopecia areata is quite unpredictable because in some cases hair may regrow and in other cases people may develop cycles of it.

Anagen Effluvium:

Anagen effluvium is a type which takes place during the anagen or the growth phase of hair growth cycle mainly due to chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer.

When Does It Stop?

 Most cases of hair loss associated with anagen effluvium regresses after the therapy phase is over.

Factors that affect Hair loss and Regrowth 

There are factors which determine when Alopecia will cease and if the hair will grow back again. 

• Genetics
• Hormonal Changes
• Diet and Nutrition
• Stress and Lifestyle
• Medical Conditions and Medications

Treatment Options to Stop Hair Loss

The right approach to stopping alopecia depends on its type and cause.

Oral Medications:

• A remedy that prevents or tackles the product which causes alopecia in a way helps in the regrowth of hair in men who experience the same.
• A pill form taken by the ladies that are suffering from androgenetic Alopecia, in order to reduce the impact of the androgen.

Hair Transplant Surgery:

• Medical procedure which involves grafting of hair follicles and is in good condition from one region of the body to an area of the body that may have minimal hair growth or none at all. 
• This is a long-term measure mainly required by those who have a severe hair loss due to androgenetic alopecia.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy:

PRP therapy is a medicinal procedure in which the patient’s blood is taken and through the process called centrifuging, platelet-rich plasma is extracted and injected in the scalp to encourage hair regrowth.

Final Thoughts:

Baldness is something that people prefer not to experience and this happens to both males and females. It may be caused by factors such as stress, poor diet or illness can also be cured through treatment of the disease. Both forms have their advantages and drawbacks and the ideal approach depends on the kind of hair loss, its seriousness as well as the patient’s preferences. If you are experiencing hair loss, it is highly recommended that you consult a best surgeon Dr Naveed Azhar in RHT, you can rest assured that most forms of baldness will be diagnosed and you will receive a recommended regimen for dealing with the problem.

The grooming products in Islamabad are some of the most important tools for manufacturing and product development markets. Hair straighteners, curling irons and hair dryers enable people to try out different looks and improve their looks. However, their usage causes a number of issues, especially the issues about hair loss coming up more often than not. And also this thing popped up in mind that Can Styling tools cause hair loss? This blog will tell you the impact of styling tools on hair and shed light on if it can lead to baldness and if not how it can be done safely.

Understanding the Impact of Styling Tools on Hair

It is imperative to know a little more about styling tools and their effects on hair. About 90% of such styles include flat iron, curling wands, blow dryers among them work by applying heat to change the hair’s structure. Though it can set a hairstyle and the heat damages the shaft in the process and is easier to break.

How Heat Damages Hair

• It is made up of keratinized protein and it also covers the body part through which there is hydrogen bonding. 
• Such bonds actually help to provide the shape and also strength. 
• These bonds when exposed to heat diffuse the shape of the hair.
• However, excessive or repeated exposure to heat can damage the protein structure, leading to several issues
• Heat can alter the structure of proteins and this can manifest in the following ways:

Hair Breakage:

• They also become fragile when there is a lot of heat in styling hair and causing them to snap. 
• It can also have a fluffy like look, furthermore, splits towards the ends of the hair, which in turn poorly represent your hair.

Dryness and Dullness:

•  High heat normally evaporates moisture content on the strands, which leaves the hair dry, lifeless and rough.

Weakened Hair Follicles: 

• Styling tools in many instances affects the shaft.
•  Using such tools repeatedly causes the hair strand to lose its strength and thus becomes less thick.

Can Styling Tools Cause Permanent Hair Loss?

• One important thing that should be understood here is the difference between hair breakage and alopecia.
• Hair fall results from deterioration of the hair shaft and the ability of the hair to break off from the scalp.
•  While alopecia involves loss of hair from the scalp because of problems with follicles. 
• Most of the styling tools in reality lead to damage and not hair loss. 
• Such as traction alopecia, when the hair is pulled tightly or exposed to heat for an extended period leading to loss of hair.

Tips to Minimize Damage from Styling Tools

• Never apply any of the styling tools before applying heat protection spray or serum. 
• These products remain between hair and heat therefore assisting in the shedding of hair in the long run.
• Opt for low heat settings styling tools it offers the choice of heat control.
• Turning the settings down to minimize damage to the hair as much as possible.
• Do not use a hair dryer, straightener, or curler on daily basis.
•  Try to spare your hair from heat as much as possible.
• Invest in quality tools like ceramic or tourmaline plates as it gives little chance of dangerous heat on the hair.
• Maintaining a healthy hair care routine, conditioning and deep conditioning treatments help and reconstruct the hair strands.

Alternatives to Heat Styling

If you are concerned about hair damage from styling tools, consider alternatives to achieve your desired hairstyle

Air Drying:

• To prevent your hair from being treated roughly, do not use the blow dryer and let it dry by itself. 
• There’s still one possibility to add volume and curls, for instance, with the usage of braid and twist.

Heatless Curls:

 There are many methods in which you can curl the hair without having to use heat and use the foam rollers or the flexi rods among others.

Protective Hairstyles:

Select styles that do not harm your hair and practically need no styling for example braiding, bun and twisting.

Conclusion

Some of the styling tools are helpful and can provide the easiest way of creating a beautiful hair style but use them carefully as they cause harm to the hair. Knowing the impact of these utensils on hair and the correct measure to adhere will also assist you to have strong and healthy hair. If you want to prevent hair loss or damage, seek advice from a hair expert or best surgeons of Royal Hair Transplant PK Dr Naveed Azhar. As he will advise according to your hair type and how you treat your hair. Of course, getting beautiful hair does not necessarily mean that you have to risk having health issues on your hair.