Baldness affects both men and women. Rather than hiding it behind hats, scarves, and wigs for those who can not go for hair transplantation surgery, which is the wisest treatment option, innovations in cosmetic treatments continue to evolve. Have you ever considered using mesotherapy for genetic baldness? Learn more about it in the following paragraphs.
Causes of genetic baldness:
Genetic baldness occurs in both men and women, but it is more common in men. It starts in the form of thinning hair and a receding hairline in the shape of an M or U at the front of the head, then continues to recede until it affects the crown of the head, reaching to the middle. In women, it appears in multiple places on the scalp and is not linked to a specific area.
When people reach their thirties or forties, genetic baldness begins when the body produces alpha-5 enzymes that convert the male hormone testosterone into one of its derivatives known as DHT, which causes the hair follicles to shrink, weaken, and eventually die, leading to hair loss.
Baldness occurs in the frontal part of the head in men; because hair follicles in the upper and front areas are more sensitive than those in the side and back areas. In women, no area on the scalp is more sensitive than others, so baldness is not linked to a specific area and appears as a general thinning of hair or bald spots.
Other causes of hair loss:
When talking about hair loss, we do not necessarily mean the natural daily shedding, which is estimated at around 50 to 150 hairs per day and can exceed this amount up to 250 hairs when washing hair, but rather other sudden causes of hair loss, including:
Telogen effluvium:
Hair grows and sheds naturally and goes through three stages, the last of which is the resting phase. The hair turns from the growth phase, which lasts for 3 to 8 years and includes all visible hair on the head, to the transition phase, which lasts for several weeks and during which the hair prepares to enter the resting phase, which lasts up to 3 months. Hair does not enter all stages at the same time.
In this case, hair loss occurs suddenly due to stress, tension, sudden weight loss, surgery, or severe fever, which causes a huge number of hairs to enter the resting phase. Hair may grow back after this condition.
Trichotillomania:
It is a psychological disorder that causes a person to pull hair from the head unintentionally.
Tinea capitis:
It is a bacterial infection that usually occurs in children but can also occur in adults. This infection is transmitted through sharing hair styling tools and causes hair loss in multiple spots on the scalp.
Alopecia areata:
It is a disorder of the immune system in the body, which causes the immune system to attack many cells in the body, including hair follicles, eventually causing them to die and hair to fall out.
Traction alopecia:
It occurs as a result of pulling the hair back strongly, and improper hair styling such as making tight braids, and ponytails backward, or tying it too tightly, which puts pressure on the hair and causes it to fall out in the end.
Other conditions may lead to hair loss, including:
• Anemia and nutritional deficiency.
• Low protein diet.
• Hyperthyroidism.
• Polycystic ovary syndrome.
• Scalp infection such as psoriasis, or folliculitis.
Mesotherapy for genetic baldness:
Mesotherapy for genetic baldness involves injecting the scalp with various compounds, such as vitamins, medications, minerals, enzymes, and amino acids. Mesotherapy gives the scalp a strong dose of nutrients that help stimulate blood circulation in the scalp and enhance its function. It also helps to restore hormonal balance in the scalp and decrease the DHT hormones that cause genetic baldness. It consists of:
• Natural plant extracts.
• Vitamins.
• Finasteride.
• Minoxidil.
• Coumarin.
• Acetyl tetrapeptide.
• Nano peptide.
• Organic silicone.
How do mesotherapy injections work for genetic baldness?
Mesotherapy injections stimulate hair growth, release new hair follicles, and activate dormant and weak follicles, which results in hair regrowth and increased density. The procedure consists of two steps:
• The mechanical method: It involves passing a wire brush on the scalp, this brush has pointed ends, and when passing it, small holes are created in the scalp, prompting it to form new collagen and elastin fibers during healing, which are the basic cells that make up the skin, helping to strengthen and increase its elasticity.
• The chemical method: The chemicals that make up the mesotherapy injections are injected, and each substance performs a variety of functions, including stimulating the production of new follicles and enhancing blood flow to the scalp. If the scalp suffers from poor blood circulation, mesotherapy injections will help activate it. If any scalp inflammations cause hair loss, anti-inflammatory agents are injected to calm the scalp.
The session lasts 30 minutes to an hour, and injections are injected into the middle layer of the scalp, known as the dermis. It is located under the epidermis and connects it to the fat layer and skin tissue.
Candidates for mesotherapy injections for baldness:
Anyone who suffers from:
• Patchy hair loss.
• Lack of hair density.
• Genetic hair loss.
• Severe dandruff.
It is not possible to undergo the procedure in the following cases:
• Skin diseases.
• Scalp inflammations.
• Diabetes.
• Inflammation caused by pregnancy.
• It should not be performed during pregnancy.
The mesotherapy treatment period for genetic baldness:
The duration of mesotherapy treatment for genetic baldness varies depending on the extent and severity of hair loss, scalp problems, and response to treatment. But most cases require repeated treatment for 4 months, with one session every week. As soon as the hair begins to respond to treatment, the number of sessions and their frequency decrease. However, completing the course leads to the best results.
Advantages of mesotherapy injections for genetic baldness:
Mesotherapy for genetic baldness has several advantages over other treatments, including:
• Completely safe procedure.
• There is no need for anesthesia, except in cases of pain sensitivity.
• Minimal side effects, such as mild reactions and allergies, can be pre-tested.
• There is no need for a long recovery period.
• The procedure is generally not painful in most cases.
Benefits of mesotherapy for genetic hair loss:
Most individuals who undergo mesotherapy injections for genetic hair loss notice the following results:
• Improved hair volume and treatment of bald spots.
• Prevention of hair breakage and split ends.
• Accelerated growth of new follicles.
• Treatment of damaged and affected tissues in the scalp.
• Reduced hair loss and shedding.
• Improved blood circulation in the scalp.
• Restoration of hormonal balance within and around hair follicles.
• Stronger, more radiant hair.
Recovery after mesotherapy for genetic hair loss:
Undergoing mesotherapy injections for genetic hair loss does not require a long recovery period or intensive care. However, after completing the sessions, it is important to maintain and clean the hair, using a shampoo prescribed by the doctor for moisturizing and nourishing the hair. Following a healthy diet and adopting a healthy lifestyle are also recommended.
Once the treatment is completed, individuals can resume their daily activities, and noticeable changes can be observed within 12 months. However, the results may vary from one person to another depending on the healing response, the activity of blood circulation, damaged tissues in the scalp, or the presence of any inflammation. Each case requires a different healing period.
These were all the details about mesotherapy for genetic hair loss, including the procedure, its advantages, and its results. If you have any further questions or inquiries, feel free to contact Dr. Wael Ghanem's center.
