From bald spots to regrowth: What you need to know about hair loss treatments in Singapore

Dealing with bald spots or thinning hair? We’re guessing that you’re already exploring possible hair loss treatments out there!

With the right hair loss treatment, you can slow down or stop hair thinning altogether. Maybe some strands you thought were gone forever grow back, giving you thicker and fuller hair.

To help you find the hair loss treatment in Singapore for you, we’ve put together all the essential pieces of information for you, from the common causes of hair loss to the type of treatments available.

What causes hair loss?

Hair loss (medically known as alopecia) is a fairly common medical condition, affecting both men and women, and in some cases, even children.

A generally healthy person may shed up to a hundred strands of hair every day, which is part of the hair’s natural growth cycle. New strands of hair will then grow to replace these hair strands.

The most common symptom of hair loss is when the person sheds more hair than usual and only a few strands grow back. Use your comb and check if it’s collecting more hair than usual.

Other usual symptoms of hair loss include receding hairline, hair thinning, and bald spots, the cause of which can either be genetics or another medical condition.

Androgenic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss, occurring both in men and women and affecting up to 50% of people. It manifests either as gradual hair loss above the temples or thinning at the crown of the head in men and hair thinning across the scalp in women.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks hair follicles, causing hair loss in several parts of the body, including the head.

What are the hair loss treatments available in Singapore?

1. Medications and topical treatments

Medications and topical treatments may be the ideal first line of defense for those with mild or early stages of hair loss. These easily-accessible treatments can effectively slow down hair loss and promote healthy hair growth without surgery.

Common medications for hair loss include finasteride (oral) and minoxidil (topical), which are often used to treat male-pattern baldness.

Meanwhile, topical treatments include topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and specially formulated hair growth shampoos.

2. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

PRP is a non-surgical hair loss treatment that may help improve hair thickness and slow hair loss in men and women. It involves drawing blood from a patient and placing it in a centrifuge to obtain plasma rich in platelets.

These platelets are then injected into the scalp to stimulate hair follicles and promote hair growth. It’s a natural and non-surgical procedure that often comes with fast-acting results.

 3. Low-level Light Therapy (LLLT)

LLLT is another non-surgical hair loss treatment that involves applying low-power lasers to the scalp to increase cellular metabolism and blood circulation. This process helps to awaken dormant hair follicles and stimulate hair growth.

4. Hair Transplant

Often considered the top procedure for permanent hair restoration, hair transplant involves moving hair follicles from the back of the scalp to areas of the scalp experiencing hair loss and thinning.

The scalp will need time to recover and the transplanted hair to grow, so it might take around 6 months for results to fully manifest.

Multiple transplant sessions may be required to achieve full growth of thick hair, especially for those with extensive hair loss.

If you’re experiencing hair loss and want to explore possible treatment options, get in touch with M-Aesthetic Clinic for a comprehensive consultation. Call to book an appointment today!

SOURCES:

https://www.healthline.com/health/hair-loss#causes

https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/cosmetic-procedures-hair-loss

https://facialaestheticsinc.com/blog/5-hair-loss-treatments-that-work-without-surgery/