On average, men and women have between 100,000 and 150,000 hairs. Every day, we all lose between 40 and 100 of them. With age, hair naturally loses density. But there are other factors that explain abnormal hair loss. When more than 100 hairs fall out per day, we speak of alopecia, a phenomenon that gradually leads to baldness.
The use of certain medications or treatments such as chemotherapy can also cause significant hair loss. During an initial assessment with your doctor, he or she will determine the causes of this loss. He or she will then be able to define the hair solutions that will help you get your hair back.
Hereditary androgenetic alopecia is common, especially in men. However, it can also affect women. However, the sparse areas are different. In humans, they are concentrated on the top of the head and on the frontal and temporal lobes. In women, the hair tends to recede along the middle parting line.
Hair loss can be explained by hormonal changes, for example during menopause or after childbirth for a woman.
Stress, trauma, shock... can be responsible for hair loss. This may be associated with an autoimmune condition: alopecia.
Deficiencies in vitamin B, iron, zinc, magnesium and keratin amino acids weaken the hair environment and promote hair loss.
At the change of season, hair loss is noticed. If this phenomenon continues over a long period of time, sometimes up to two months, it is time to see your Doctor to rule out other potential conditions.
Like body hairs, hair on the scalp tends not to grow back over scars. However, in exceptional cases, it is possible to use a DHI hair transplant to cover these marks.
The way the hair is styled can also result in irreversible hair loss. Hair that is held excessively tight or pulled causes tension that leads to the detachment of the hair follicles.
Naturally, we lose about a hundred hairs a day. This is called "permanent" hair loss. When it is "progressive", the number of hairs lost is higher. And because hair loss occurs over a long period of time, sometimes several months, the volume and density of the hair gradually decreases, creating thinning areas or even total baldness. Alopecia can occur at any age, sometimes even in adolescence. Men are particularly affected. Between the ages of 20 and 30, 1 in 4 men is affected. Between the ages of 40 and 50, 1 in 2 men suffers from baldness.
There are several medical methods to support baldness and combat hair loss. In cases of advanced baldness, hair transplantation is the ideal hair solution to restore bald areas. Several techniques are used, with varying degrees of success. Maison Lutétia specialises in DHI hair transplant, an exclusive method that does not cause any scarring and whose results are natural. Our hair treatments such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections, LED light therapy, MesoLED treatment or micropigmentation.
Hair loss and baldness is a concern for many people, both men and women. A sign of good health, a symbol of seduction and virility, a dense and full head of hair, well-groomed and shiny, is often considered a sign of self-esteem. This is why hair loss, in addition to creating complexes, tends to erode self-confidence. To combat alopecia, there are many anti-hair loss drugs on the market. These exploit the properties of various molecules:
● Minoxidil, a substance prescribed for topical application to treat androgenetic alopecia and distributed in France under the brand name Alostil®.
● Finasteride, marketed under the brand names Propecia® or Proscar®, is a drug used to combat hirsutism and baldness, among other things. It is contraindicated for women and may have troublesome side effects in men.
● Spironolactone, a molecule that can be useful in the fight against hair loss in women. This hormone treatment is better known as Aldactone®.
● Some contraceptive pills: pills such as Yasmin® or Diane-35® can have a positive effect on hair.
To maintain and revitalise your hair, there are many treatments specially formulated to combat hair loss: shampoos, castor oil or other oils, scalp invigorating products, lotions, regenerating masks, serums... most often rich in keratin.
Aromatherapy is a natural treatment that recommends taking essential oil cures of Atlas cedar, grapefruit, sage or rosemary. In case of deficiency leading to abundant hair loss, it may be advisable to take food supplements: vitamin B, beer yeast, spirulina, minerals (iron, magnesium, zinc, etc.). Homeopathy has also taken up this issue. Taking certain granules (thallium metallicum, lycopodium, arnica montana...) would slow down hair loss and strengthen the hair.
While these different products can improve the appearance of your hair, they will not cure advanced baldness. Unfortunately, there is no miracle cure. Only a medical treatment such as hair transplant can effectively and permanently restore a head of hair.
The latest scientific research into cell-based therapies promises new developments in the fight against baldness. Indeed, thanks to hair follicle stem cells, it may be possible to fully and permanently restore a head of hair. While waiting for these new hair treatments, hair transplantation remains the best solution. Lutétia closely follows the progress made by science in the field of hair restoration. We offer you an exclusive method to recover your hair: DHI hair transplant. To optimise the results of this treatment, we combine it with other medical techniques such as MesoLED therapy or Platelet-rich MesoLED (PRP).
Here are some tips to limit hair loss:
● Use suitable hair products: gentle shampoos, regenerating lotions, nourishing masks, etc.
● Adopt a healthy lifestyle: eat a healthy and balanced diet, reduce or stop smoking, limit alcohol consumption, take regular exercise, limit stress, and so on – all of which contribute to healthy hair.
● Follow a suitable hair routine: space out shampoos and use lukewarm water, brush and dry your hair gently, avoid tight or tightly pulled hairstyles and use gentle products (without silicone and sulphates).
If the hair loss becomes severe, and over a long period of time, do not wait to consult a doctor. He or she will be able to advise you and propose the appropriate hair treatments.
Baldness is thought to be partly hereditary, with several genes being responsible for androgenetic alopecia. In men, in 80% of cases, a hereditary factor explains the baldness. As we learn more about the origins of alopecia, new treatments may emerge.
No, having thin or thick hair does not seem to have an impact on alopecia. On the other hand, thinning hair, especially in women, can be a warning sign of baldness.
Yes, regular scalp massage not only relaxes you, but also activates blood circulation, strengthens the hair and stimulates hair growth. Be careful, however: the scalp should be gently massaged, not rubbed.
Brushing detangles the hair and removes dead hair, so brushing your hair every morning can be a good thing. However, brushing too often and too vigorously can accelerate hair loss.
There are no contraindications to hair transplant. However, special care should be taken, especially for patients with diabetes or high blood pressure. It is up to the expert doctors at Maison Lutétia to decide.
The transplanted hair adopts a similar life cycle to that of your natural hair. It falls off and grows back naturally. Native hair (hair that has not been treated during the procedure) will continue to fall out as your baldness progresses. In the future, a second or third hair transplant can be performed to camouflage these new thinning areas.
