What is hair loss lacking?

Written by Huang Ling Juan
Dermatology
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Hair loss is often related to deficiencies in vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B, and trace elements including iron, zinc, and calcium. It is also related to the lack of nutritional factors, such as a deficiency in high-quality protein, which can lead to hair loss. Hair loss can be associated with many factors, including nutrition, diet, neurological and mental factors, as well as certain diseases including endocrine disorders and immune system diseases that can cause hair loss. Therefore, when experiencing hair loss, it's important to carefully analyze the reasons, and visit a hospital to determine the specific causes. If the cause is a deficiency in trace elements and vitamins, appropriate supplements should be provided. If it is caused by diseases, timely treatment of the primary disease is necessary. In terms of diet, it is also important to consume foods rich in protein and vitamins.

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How to treat chronic seborrheic hair loss?

Seborrheic hair loss, also medically known as androgenetic alopecia, has a relatively high incidence rate, and both men and women can be affected. It is often associated with familial inheritance. Consuming spicy and stimulating foods frequently, or often staying up late, being anxious and tense, might also trigger this condition. Upon diagnosis, the most common treatment usually involves oral and topical medications, such as minoxidil solution for topical application, oral vitamin B6 tablets, anti-sebum and hair growth tablets, and compound glycyrrhizin tablets. For males with severe symptoms, oral finasteride tablets can also be used. The treatment period for this condition is quite lengthy and results are slow to appear; an effective outcome might only be visible after at least three months of treatment.

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How to treat seborrheic hair loss?

Seborrheic alopecia, also medically known as androgenetic alopecia, is associated with excessive secretion of sebum by the sebaceous glands, consumption of spicy and stimulating foods, or frequent staying up late. Most patients have a certain genetic predisposition, with parents also displaying similar hair loss. Upon encountering this condition, it is necessary to treat it with medication. The most commonly used medications include Vitamin B6 tablets, finasteride tablets, and anti-grease hair growth tablets. These medications require long-term usage, and the treatment period is relatively long, lasting at least one to three months or more, to potentially control the condition. Topical medications can include the use of minoxidil solution. It is important to maintain a proper diet and lifestyle, strengthened exercise, avoiding spicy and stimulating foods, and persisting long-term to possibly prevent the recurrence of the condition.

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The difference between kidney deficiency type hair loss and kidney insufficiency type hair loss.

Kidney deficiency-related hair loss and kidney insufficiency-type hair loss are essentially the same thing; they basically mean the same thing. Kidney deficiency can be divided into several types: one is kidney yin deficiency, typically characterized by heat in the palms and soles, dry mouth, and dry tongue; another is kidney yang deficiency, where the most typical symptom is feeling cold; there is also kidney qi deficiency, which mainly manifests as lack of strength and dislike for movement; another one is kidney essence deficiency, which includes symptoms such as dizziness and blurry vision, and can cause hair loss, among other things; there is also unstable kidney qi, where symptoms include various involuntary losses, inability to control urination, and stool that is prone to diarrhea. These symptoms belong to either unstable kidney qi or some organs prolapsing. These are various manifestations of kidney deficiency. The main clinical manifestations of hair loss due to kidney deficiency are thinning hair, accompanied by a lack of vigor, fatigue, and weakness in the lower back and legs. Its treatment should primarily focus on nourishing the kidneys. On the other hand, the type of hair loss often referred to in men, caused by an excess secretion of androgens, which leads to early balding in men, is generally not caused by kidney deficiency and should not be treated by nourishing the kidneys.

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What are the causes of male seborrheic alopecia?

Male seborrheic alopecia is also called androgenetic alopecia, which is related to excessive secretion of endogenous androgens leading to vigorous secretion of sebaceous glands. Excessive secretion of sebaceous glands makes the hair follicles loose and buoyant, so the hair roots are not firm and will fall out. It is also related to family genetics; most men in the same family will exhibit similar symptoms of hair loss. Once this condition occurs, formal treatment can bring about some improvement. However, most men may experience recurrent hair loss as they age into their 40s or 50s, and this hair loss is irreversible. Generally speaking, it becomes difficult to completely cure with age.

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Is supplementing with zinc useful for seborrheic hair loss?

Patients with seborrheic alopecia can appropriately supplement with zinc-rich preparations and foods, which have certain auxiliary effects on the hair. Seborrheic alopecia, also known as androgenic alopecia, is a type of hair loss characterized by genetic factors and dependent on androgen action. It can occur in both men and women, though it is more common in men. Treatment mainly targets the hair follicles, and there is no particularly effective cure. Treatments can include topical application of 2% or 5% minoxidil solution, oral administration of finasteride, and for women, oral spironolactone can be used. If necessary, treatment can be supplemented with traditional Chinese medicine and scalp acupuncture, including plum blossom needle therapy. For cases of seborrheic alopecia where the hair follicles have significantly atrophied, scalp transplantation and hair transplantation may also be options. Patients with seborrheic alopecia should also pay attention to their diet by consuming light, nutritious foods and avoiding spicy and irritating substances. It is beneficial to consume foods containing high-quality complex proteins and various vitamins, including vitamins, trace elements, zinc, copper, calcium, etc., all of which assist in hair growth.