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Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossHair Loss - OverviewHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnHair Loss OverviewReceding hairline? Way too many hair stands in your hairbrush? More and more of your scalp peeping at you in the mirror?Do not neglect any of these or you may be a tad too late for recovery. 2 out of 3 people with hair loss detect it late and you surely don't want to be amongst them.After successfully treating more than 75,000 cases with the winning combination of Homeopathy treatment, Trichology and Technology, Dr. Batra's can assure you of safe, effective and lasting solutions for your hair loss problems. Advanceddiagnostic technique such as VideoMicroscopy, the expertise of our London-trained Trichologists and the use of technology such as Low level Laser comb & Piler light therapy form an amalgamation that is a reliable treatment for hair loss. Go ahead and experience hair loss solution and the joy of healing of Hair loss treatment!Case Studies - Library of successfully treated casesExperimentation with parlour treatments and home remedies for hair loss did not help this patient muchEven after being on inhalers daily for years together, this patient had no respite from her asthma.Chronic acne eruptions were costing this IT professional his self-esteem. He decided to start Homeopathy.Hair loss initially didn’t bother thispatient much until she began to see more & more of her scalp in the mirrorOrder Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossGeneral InformationHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnGeneral InformationFive million is the approximate number of hair on the adult human body of which about 80,000 to 150,000 are on the scalp!Hair is composed almost entirely of a protein called
keratin (which is why it is important to take enough protein in your diet) and gets the black color from a pigment – eumelanin. Not everybody has hair that is black; the yellowish or reddish color of some people’s hair comes from the pigment pheomelanin.A tubular cavity in outermost layer of skin from which the hair shaft grows is called ‘hair follicle’. All hair follicles are formed while the baby is in the mother’s womb;no new follicle is produced after birth. Each follicle is capable of producing 20-30 hair strands in a lifetime, with each hair having a life cycle of 3-5 years.Natural growth of hair:Hair grows at the rate of about half an inch per month. It grows fastest in summers and slowest inwinters, and grows best betweenthe ages of 15 to 30. The total length to which hair can grow is genetically determined and therefore everyone cannot grow hair to the same length.There are three main phases of the hair growth cycle: anagen, catagen and telogen.Anagen is the active growth phase when hair fiber is produced.Catagen is the next phase - a period of status quo wherein there is neither growth nor regression of the hair strandTelogen is the final phase whereinthe hair strand falls off and the follicle does not produce any new hair.Every strand of hair goes through this cycle of growth, stagnation and fall. At any given point of time, about 90% of the hair strands are in the growing phase. When the ratio of hair in the growing phase and shedding phase is disturbed, the loss of hair becomes noticeable.Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossWhat is Hair Loss?Hair LossHair Loss OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnWhat is Hair Loss?Hair loss is a generalized term characterizing loss of hair well in excess of the normal 50100 hair strands per day. In certain cases even though the hair loss is within normal limits, for various reasons, the body stops growing new hair, leading to a gradual state of baldness.Anyone can experience hair loss –men, women and children though it is generally seen to worsen with advancing age. Certain statistics state that almost 30% of people experience hair loss by 30 years of age and almost 50% get hair loss by the time they turn 50.Women develop hair loss almost asfrequently as men do but they don’t lose much of the volume due to hormonal differences. The patterns of hair loss also differ inboth the sexes and this has beendiscussed at a later stage.The response of people to hair loss varies from leaving the condition to run its own course tocovering it up with hats, wigs, hair pieces, toupees, etc. Many rush to acquire lotions, pills, shampoos to curb the hair loss. And then there are even those who would take up the surgical option for freedom from progressing baldness. Whatever the options available, do consult your doctor before you opt for any of these.Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your
treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossTypes of Hair LossHair LossHair Loss OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnTypes of Hair LossThere are more than 40 differenttypes of hair loss known till date – some of them very common, others quite rare. It is not at all mandatory to know about each of these; however, knowing your type can help you to understand how well your hair loss can respond to treatment. Few of thecommon varieties of hair loss are discussed here:Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) – Thistype of hair loss can affect both men and women and is caused by the hormone DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) which is a male hormone. It accounts for almost 95% of the cases of hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia is genetically determined and can beclassified as:Male Pattern Baldness(MPB) - This is typically characterized by areceding hairline at the temples and balding at the top of the head.Female Pattern Baldness(FPB) - Also known as Alopecia Diffusa, this is characterized by thinning of hair at the front, sides and crown of the scalpInvolution alopecia – With advancing age, more and more hair follicles go into the resting phase. This leads to gradual thinning of hair and is called involution alopecia.Telogen effluvium - Severe stressmay lead to noticeable shedding of hair – a large number of hair strands prematurely enter into the resting (telogen) phase and are thereafter shed. This may sometimes occur even 3 to 6 months after the initial stressor. The stressor could be anything like a heart attack, severe illness,high fever, sudden weight change,major surgical procedure, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, etc.Anagen effluvium – This is the pathologic loss of hair in the anagen (growth) phase, classicallycaused by radiation therapy to the head and systemic chemotherapy. It tends to be sudden in nature.Drug induced – Some of the drugsthat can lead to loss of hair are Allopurinol (used for the treatment of Gout); Heparin, Coumarin (blood thinners); Clofibrate, Gemfibrozil (Cholesterollowering drugs) and most of the chemotherapy medicationsAlopecia Areata – Patchy loss of hair, especially from the scalpTraumatic:Traction alopecia - Regularly wearpigtails, braids or tight hairstyles causes loss of hair from the part where hair is pulled tightly leadingto traction alopecia.Trichotillomania - This is a psychological disorder seen more frequently in children where they tend to pull out one's own hair leading to hair loss.Other types of Hair lossDue to presence of Infections: Syphilitic Alopecia (caused by systemic syphilis), Tinea Capitis (a localized fungal infection of the scalp)Generalised atrichia – Caused by the presence of a recessive hairless gene, this is an extremelyrare form of hair loss.Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at
home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossCauses of Hair LossHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnCauses of Hair Loss"A hair in the head is worth two in the brush" thus said Oliver Herford and he surely realized the worth of every strand. But do we stop to think as to what has resulted in all those extra hair in our hair brush, on the pillow or on the floor of our house? If we know what has caused the hair loss, we can surely take the next step to control the same.We have already seen that DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) - the male sex hormone - is the primary trigger of male and female pattern baldness. Besides this, more and more hair follicles go into the resting phase with advancing age leading to gradual thinning of hair. Heredity is also known to determine hair loss problems.Discussed here are some of the other general causes of hair loss commonly seen:Poor Nutrition: This is one of the commonest reasons for hair loss, especially in India. Iron deficiency (anemia) tops the list and is followed by protein deficiency. Improper absorption ofthe nutrients can also lead to poor nutrition.Crash dieting: Excessive dietingespecially mono dieting, which involves completely avoiding a particular type of food group, causes a disturbance in the balance of protein, carbohydratesand fat, leading to hair loss, whichsometimes does not reverse evenafter the patient gets back to a normal diet.Oral contraceptives: Certain oral contraceptives using synthetic progesterone can lead to female pattern baldness. Then again, stopping oral contraceptives is also known to be associated with generalized hair loss for sometime.Poor circulation: A study of young men diagnosed with male pattern baldness showed that the blood flow to their scalps wason average 2.6 times lower than in a control group. Follicles that are constantly deprived of blood, and therefore nutrients, cannot produce hair properly.Smoking: Nicotine (tobacco) negatively influences the micro-circulation of the scalp leading to increased hair loss.Mental stress: There is increased hair loss when an individual is highly stressed - the exact mechanism of this is not known.Dandruff: This is inflamed flaky skin on the scalp and it hinders proper circulation and nutrition tothe hair thereby causing increased hair loss.Medications: Drugs used in the treatment of gout, depression, arthritis, high blood pressure and heart problems can lead to increased hair loss. Chemotherapydrugs, radiation treatment are other common causes.Presence of other systemic illnesses such as Diabetes, Lupus, SclerodermaHormonal changes: Pregnancy,childbirth, menopause, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, etc. can lead to significant hair loss.Hair treatments: Chemical treatment of hair especially with ammonia based products, perming,straightening, ironing, etc can lead to loss of hairInfectionof the scalp - especially ringworm of the scalp can lead to hair loss.Local diseasesof
the scalp suchas Psoriasis, lichen planus, etc.While recuperating from a serious illness such as high fever, sudden or excessive weight loss, after a surgery or from metabolic disturbancesOrder Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossMale Pattern BaldnessHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnMale Pattern BaldnessMale pattern baldness is the mostcommon cause of baldness seen inmen. Triggered primarily due to the male hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone), this can begin in some males as early as intheir teens or twenties.The condition is characterized by a typical pattern of receding hairline at the temples and hair thinning on the crown. It can progress to partial or complete baldness in some cases. This is thecause of hair loss in about 90% ofmen and more than one third of men are in their thirties. The percentage of men affected by MPB increases with advancing age.How to identify MPB?Excessive loss of hairHairline recedes from the front, templesThinning of hair on the crownBald patch on the top of the scalpPartial baldnessComplete baldness at a later stageHow does it happen?The male hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is important for the normal male sexual development. However, in some cases, the hair follicles are genetically sensitive to this hormone and exposure to it results in shrinkage of the follicles. This shortens the lifespanof the follicles and prevents themfrom producing hair normally. Hair follicles in the temples and crown of the scalp are more sensitive tothis hormone and hence hair loss affects these areas more prominently.Genetic cause is a strong factor for developing male pattern baldness and almost 80% of balding men have a history of baldness in their father or grandfathers.This image shows the Hamilton-Norwood scale which grades Male pattern baldness from stages 1 to 7:Stages of male pattern baldness according to the Norwood Hamilton Scale:Stage 1:No hair loss. The head is full of hair.Stage 2:Minor recession at the front of hairline and some temporal recession. This stage may not even be called as balding.Stage 2A:Recession progresses across the entire frontal hairline.Stage 3:Temporal recession deepens.Stage 3A:Frontal recession keeps progressing backwards.Stage 3V:Besides the loss of hair in the frontal and temporal regions, there is early hair loss from the crown (vertex).Stage 4:Frontal and temporal hair loss progresses and there is enlargement of the bald patch at the crown.Stage 4A:Hair loss progresses past the mid-crown.Stage 5:Bald area in the front enlarges and starts joining the bald area at the crown.Stage 5A:Bald patches in the front and at the crown fuse and keep enlarging. The back part of the bald area is narrower are compared to stage 6.Stage 5V:The bald patch at the crown enlarges although it has still not fused with the bald area at the
front.Stage 6:Frontal bald area and the one at the crown are fused and continueto enlarge. The back part of the bald area is wider than in stage 5.Stage 7:Extensive baldness where only a strip of hair remains at the back and sides of the head.Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossFemale Pattern BaldnessHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnFemale Pattern BaldnessFemale pattern baldness, also known as alopecia diffusa, is a common cause of hair loss in women. It is characterized by diffuse loss of hair from the scalp.The mechanism of female pattern baldness is believed to be very similar to that of male pattern baldness, with the bulk of the damage being done due to hormonal changes in the body. Genetic disposition combined with sensitivity to the male sex hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone) are the primary triggers for this condition.Besides the aforementioned, following can also lead to hair lossin the characteristic FPB pattern:Hormonal changesMenarcheDelivery (Child birth)MenopauseNutritional deficiencyOral contraceptive pillsCrash dietingHow to identify Female Pattern Baldness?Hair thinning all over the head - even if there is no visible loss of hair while washing or combing hairThe frontal hairline is generally maintainedModerate loss of hair from the crownIn rare cases this may progress to total or near baldnessFacial hair may get coarse in somewomen (due to the effects of themale hormone)Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a
woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnDiagnosis of Hair LossAt Dr. Batra's, with the use of breakthrough technology, we candiagnose hair loss even in the crucial early stages when most people tend to miss it. The use ofFolliscope(PC based video microscope) is a painless and non-invasive test and it takes just a few minutes to measure hair thickness and density. It aids the diagnosis as follows:The Folliscope magnifies the view of hair follicles and the scalp up to 200 timesIt can determine the density of hair in a selected patch and detect thinning at an early stage.It identifies the ratio of terminal: vellus hair which may be altered in early stages. At a stage of early alteration of this ratio, patient is usually not aware about the hair loss that has already begun and if corrected atthe right time, further loss can be prevented.Folliscope can also determine the type of the scalp (normal, dry, oily) so that patient can choose the right kind of products for his hairIn addition, it can diagnose other conditions on the scalp such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, lichen planus, scarring, etc.This early detection technology atDr. Batra's which very few clinics have, facilitates early treatment thereby raising the probability of its success.In most cases of hair loss, a detailed case history and proper examination also gives significant clues about the condition and its causes. Certain other tests may also be required to detect the cause of the hair loss:Pull test: This is done to diagnose or rule out telogen effluvium. Several hair strands are gently pulled together to seehow many come out.Biopsy: In suspected cases of scarring alopecia areata, this maybe performed.Blood tests for related conditions: To rule out anemia, diabetes, lupus, thyroid disorders,etc.Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossHomeopathic TreatmentHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnHomeopathic TreatmentSafe and sure way to strong, healthy hairAt Dr. Batra's you can be assuredof effective, gentle and safe solution provided by experts for your hair loss problems. After successfully treating more than 75,000 cases of hair loss over 35 years, we are in possession of expertise to detect your hair problems at an early stage as well as provide you with the best options of treatment.Our three-pronged approach of Homeopathy, Trichology and Technology is a winning combination that has brought a smile to many suffering patients. International studies have also clearly shown that homeopathic medicines counteract the effects of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) thereby controlling the progression of hair loss without any side effects. Isn't it time you took
your step to control your hair loss?Use of Homeopathy:At Dr. Batra's we have successfully used some rare and uncommon homeopathic remedies in hair loss cases and have got excellent results from the same. The fruitful use of these remediescomes from our vast experience and in-depth knowledge of this science. Clinical research on the homeopathic remedy Thuja has been conducted only recently andhas shown its beneficial effects in hair loss cases as a DHT inhibitor; but at Dr. Batra's we have been using this remedy for more than last 25 years in hair loss treatment. This clearly demonstrates our experience andexpertise in homeopathy.Trichology expertise:The unbeatable advantage of Homeopathy combined with the expertise of our Londontrained trichologists is now made easily available to you at Dr. Batra's. The head of Trichology department at Dr. Batra's - Dr. Akshay Batra and Dr. Ushma Batra are India’s first Trichologists from The Trichological Society of London. Dr.Akshay Batra is the first ever Asian Trichologist to get the honor of being the Vice President of the Trichological Society of London. With such experienced doctors to care for our patients, we leave no stone unturned in providing paramount service to allof them.Additionally, each of our doctors providing hair treatment is personally trained by Dr. Akshay Batra so that only the best services are rendered to our patients. Our physicians closely assess your case using advanced diagnostic technique like Folliscope(video microscopy) and thereafterprovide you with customized treatment options. The treatmentgoes beyond eliminating disease – it restores equilibrium, builds yourdefenses against illness and promotes lasting good health.Advantage of Technology:Technology has also been put to its best use at Dr. Batra's where we offer Swiss Polarized Rays (SPR) therapy (based on the Nobel Prize winning Piler Light Therapy) for cases of hair loss. A Swiss technology to start with, this is proven to have a beneficialeffect on hair and scalp disorders.In addition, Low level Laser Comb is also made available for the patients to establish better circulation in the scalp thus controlling the loss of hair and augmenting hair growth.Nutritionist experience:At Dr. Batra's our nutritionists from London also lend their expertise by carefully charting out dietary dos and don'ts for our hair loss patients. These dietary tips have been clinically verified time and again and are derived from the vast experienceof treating a large number of patients over more than 35 years.Special formulations for our patients:Our specially formulated Dr. Batra's shampoos have the right pH of 6.5 recommended by the New Zealand Dermatology Society.Many of our existing patients report good results with continued use of the same. Derived from natural products, these are very gentle on the scalp and yet very effective in treating hair disorders. For healthy hair in general, we suggest regular use of Dr. Batra' Shampoo (based on your hair type) and Dr. Batra's Conditioner.Summarizing the aim of treatmentat Dr. Batra'sTo control hair loss and bring it within normal limitsTo reduce the pace of deteriorationTo stabilize the thinning of hairWhat does treatment at Dr. Batra's consists of?Detailed case takingUse of advanced diagnostic technique - FolliscopeDetermining the constitutional homeopathic treatmentExternal homeopathic application wherever requiredProviding detailed nutritional guidelinesAdministering Swiss Polarized Rays(SPR) therapy (based on the Nobel Prize winning principle of Piler light therapy)Providing expert advice on hair management after examining the type of hair and the condition of scalpOur concluding message to all hairloss patients - Treat Early and Control Hair Loss before it gets too late!Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossGlossaryHair LossHair Loss OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossaryAnagen- (ana-gen)The growth phase of the hair cycle during which new hair is formed.Biopsy- (bi-op-sy)The removal of a small sample of tissue from a living body for examination and diagnostic purposesCatagen(cata-gen)A transitional phase of the hair cycle between growth phase and resting phase of the hair follicle.Chemotherapy- (che-mo-ther-a-py )The use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (especially cancer)Dihydrotestosterone- (di-hy-dro-tes-tos-ter-one )An androgen (male sex hormone) that is derived from the hormonetestosterone. DHT is responsible for the formation of male primarysexual characteristics during embryonic life. It is responsible forthe development of most secondary sexual characteristics in males at puberty. It continues to be important for male sexual function throughout adult life.Folliscope- (Fo-lli-s-cope)Also called Phototrichogram, this is a system for hair and scalp analysis using a high definition microscopic camera and exclusive softwareHair Follicles- (Hair-Fa-lekels)Tubular cavities in outermost layer of skin from which the hair shafts growKeratin- (ker-a-tin )A fibrous protein that makes up the outer layer of skin, hair, feathers, nails, hoovesMenarche- (men-ar-che )The onset or first occurrence of menstruation in a womanMenopause- (men-o-pause)The time in a woman's life when the menstrual cycle ends. The woman stops menstruating after this.Radiation- (ra-di-a-tion )The treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure toa radioactive substanceSyphilis(syph-i-lis )A common venereal disease (caused by a microscopic organism- Treponema pallidum)Telogen- (tel-o-gen)A resting phase in the cycle of hair growth when the hair is retained in the hair follicle as a dead hairTrichologist- (tri-chol-o-gist )A person qualified in TrichologyTrichology- (tri-chol-o-gist )Branch of medicine that deals with the scientific study of the health of hair and scalpOrder Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.
keratin (which is why it is important to take enough protein in your diet) and gets the black color from a pigment – eumelanin. Not everybody has hair that is black; the yellowish or reddish color of some people’s hair comes from the pigment pheomelanin.A tubular cavity in outermost layer of skin from which the hair shaft grows is called ‘hair follicle’. All hair follicles are formed while the baby is in the mother’s womb;no new follicle is produced after birth. Each follicle is capable of producing 20-30 hair strands in a lifetime, with each hair having a life cycle of 3-5 years.Natural growth of hair:Hair grows at the rate of about half an inch per month. It grows fastest in summers and slowest inwinters, and grows best betweenthe ages of 15 to 30. The total length to which hair can grow is genetically determined and therefore everyone cannot grow hair to the same length.There are three main phases of the hair growth cycle: anagen, catagen and telogen.Anagen is the active growth phase when hair fiber is produced.Catagen is the next phase - a period of status quo wherein there is neither growth nor regression of the hair strandTelogen is the final phase whereinthe hair strand falls off and the follicle does not produce any new hair.Every strand of hair goes through this cycle of growth, stagnation and fall. At any given point of time, about 90% of the hair strands are in the growing phase. When the ratio of hair in the growing phase and shedding phase is disturbed, the loss of hair becomes noticeable.Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossWhat is Hair Loss?Hair LossHair Loss OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnWhat is Hair Loss?Hair loss is a generalized term characterizing loss of hair well in excess of the normal 50100 hair strands per day. In certain cases even though the hair loss is within normal limits, for various reasons, the body stops growing new hair, leading to a gradual state of baldness.Anyone can experience hair loss –men, women and children though it is generally seen to worsen with advancing age. Certain statistics state that almost 30% of people experience hair loss by 30 years of age and almost 50% get hair loss by the time they turn 50.Women develop hair loss almost asfrequently as men do but they don’t lose much of the volume due to hormonal differences. The patterns of hair loss also differ inboth the sexes and this has beendiscussed at a later stage.The response of people to hair loss varies from leaving the condition to run its own course tocovering it up with hats, wigs, hair pieces, toupees, etc. Many rush to acquire lotions, pills, shampoos to curb the hair loss. And then there are even those who would take up the surgical option for freedom from progressing baldness. Whatever the options available, do consult your doctor before you opt for any of these.Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your
treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossTypes of Hair LossHair LossHair Loss OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnTypes of Hair LossThere are more than 40 differenttypes of hair loss known till date – some of them very common, others quite rare. It is not at all mandatory to know about each of these; however, knowing your type can help you to understand how well your hair loss can respond to treatment. Few of thecommon varieties of hair loss are discussed here:Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) – Thistype of hair loss can affect both men and women and is caused by the hormone DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) which is a male hormone. It accounts for almost 95% of the cases of hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia is genetically determined and can beclassified as:Male Pattern Baldness(MPB) - This is typically characterized by areceding hairline at the temples and balding at the top of the head.Female Pattern Baldness(FPB) - Also known as Alopecia Diffusa, this is characterized by thinning of hair at the front, sides and crown of the scalpInvolution alopecia – With advancing age, more and more hair follicles go into the resting phase. This leads to gradual thinning of hair and is called involution alopecia.Telogen effluvium - Severe stressmay lead to noticeable shedding of hair – a large number of hair strands prematurely enter into the resting (telogen) phase and are thereafter shed. This may sometimes occur even 3 to 6 months after the initial stressor. The stressor could be anything like a heart attack, severe illness,high fever, sudden weight change,major surgical procedure, childbirth, termination of pregnancy, etc.Anagen effluvium – This is the pathologic loss of hair in the anagen (growth) phase, classicallycaused by radiation therapy to the head and systemic chemotherapy. It tends to be sudden in nature.Drug induced – Some of the drugsthat can lead to loss of hair are Allopurinol (used for the treatment of Gout); Heparin, Coumarin (blood thinners); Clofibrate, Gemfibrozil (Cholesterollowering drugs) and most of the chemotherapy medicationsAlopecia Areata – Patchy loss of hair, especially from the scalpTraumatic:Traction alopecia - Regularly wearpigtails, braids or tight hairstyles causes loss of hair from the part where hair is pulled tightly leadingto traction alopecia.Trichotillomania - This is a psychological disorder seen more frequently in children where they tend to pull out one's own hair leading to hair loss.Other types of Hair lossDue to presence of Infections: Syphilitic Alopecia (caused by systemic syphilis), Tinea Capitis (a localized fungal infection of the scalp)Generalised atrichia – Caused by the presence of a recessive hairless gene, this is an extremelyrare form of hair loss.Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at
home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossCauses of Hair LossHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnCauses of Hair Loss"A hair in the head is worth two in the brush" thus said Oliver Herford and he surely realized the worth of every strand. But do we stop to think as to what has resulted in all those extra hair in our hair brush, on the pillow or on the floor of our house? If we know what has caused the hair loss, we can surely take the next step to control the same.We have already seen that DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) - the male sex hormone - is the primary trigger of male and female pattern baldness. Besides this, more and more hair follicles go into the resting phase with advancing age leading to gradual thinning of hair. Heredity is also known to determine hair loss problems.Discussed here are some of the other general causes of hair loss commonly seen:Poor Nutrition: This is one of the commonest reasons for hair loss, especially in India. Iron deficiency (anemia) tops the list and is followed by protein deficiency. Improper absorption ofthe nutrients can also lead to poor nutrition.Crash dieting: Excessive dietingespecially mono dieting, which involves completely avoiding a particular type of food group, causes a disturbance in the balance of protein, carbohydratesand fat, leading to hair loss, whichsometimes does not reverse evenafter the patient gets back to a normal diet.Oral contraceptives: Certain oral contraceptives using synthetic progesterone can lead to female pattern baldness. Then again, stopping oral contraceptives is also known to be associated with generalized hair loss for sometime.Poor circulation: A study of young men diagnosed with male pattern baldness showed that the blood flow to their scalps wason average 2.6 times lower than in a control group. Follicles that are constantly deprived of blood, and therefore nutrients, cannot produce hair properly.Smoking: Nicotine (tobacco) negatively influences the micro-circulation of the scalp leading to increased hair loss.Mental stress: There is increased hair loss when an individual is highly stressed - the exact mechanism of this is not known.Dandruff: This is inflamed flaky skin on the scalp and it hinders proper circulation and nutrition tothe hair thereby causing increased hair loss.Medications: Drugs used in the treatment of gout, depression, arthritis, high blood pressure and heart problems can lead to increased hair loss. Chemotherapydrugs, radiation treatment are other common causes.Presence of other systemic illnesses such as Diabetes, Lupus, SclerodermaHormonal changes: Pregnancy,childbirth, menopause, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, etc. can lead to significant hair loss.Hair treatments: Chemical treatment of hair especially with ammonia based products, perming,straightening, ironing, etc can lead to loss of hairInfectionof the scalp - especially ringworm of the scalp can lead to hair loss.Local diseasesof
the scalp suchas Psoriasis, lichen planus, etc.While recuperating from a serious illness such as high fever, sudden or excessive weight loss, after a surgery or from metabolic disturbancesOrder Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossMale Pattern BaldnessHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnMale Pattern BaldnessMale pattern baldness is the mostcommon cause of baldness seen inmen. Triggered primarily due to the male hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone), this can begin in some males as early as intheir teens or twenties.The condition is characterized by a typical pattern of receding hairline at the temples and hair thinning on the crown. It can progress to partial or complete baldness in some cases. This is thecause of hair loss in about 90% ofmen and more than one third of men are in their thirties. The percentage of men affected by MPB increases with advancing age.How to identify MPB?Excessive loss of hairHairline recedes from the front, templesThinning of hair on the crownBald patch on the top of the scalpPartial baldnessComplete baldness at a later stageHow does it happen?The male hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is important for the normal male sexual development. However, in some cases, the hair follicles are genetically sensitive to this hormone and exposure to it results in shrinkage of the follicles. This shortens the lifespanof the follicles and prevents themfrom producing hair normally. Hair follicles in the temples and crown of the scalp are more sensitive tothis hormone and hence hair loss affects these areas more prominently.Genetic cause is a strong factor for developing male pattern baldness and almost 80% of balding men have a history of baldness in their father or grandfathers.This image shows the Hamilton-Norwood scale which grades Male pattern baldness from stages 1 to 7:Stages of male pattern baldness according to the Norwood Hamilton Scale:Stage 1:No hair loss. The head is full of hair.Stage 2:Minor recession at the front of hairline and some temporal recession. This stage may not even be called as balding.Stage 2A:Recession progresses across the entire frontal hairline.Stage 3:Temporal recession deepens.Stage 3A:Frontal recession keeps progressing backwards.Stage 3V:Besides the loss of hair in the frontal and temporal regions, there is early hair loss from the crown (vertex).Stage 4:Frontal and temporal hair loss progresses and there is enlargement of the bald patch at the crown.Stage 4A:Hair loss progresses past the mid-crown.Stage 5:Bald area in the front enlarges and starts joining the bald area at the crown.Stage 5A:Bald patches in the front and at the crown fuse and keep enlarging. The back part of the bald area is narrower are compared to stage 6.Stage 5V:The bald patch at the crown enlarges although it has still not fused with the bald area at the
front.Stage 6:Frontal bald area and the one at the crown are fused and continueto enlarge. The back part of the bald area is wider than in stage 5.Stage 7:Extensive baldness where only a strip of hair remains at the back and sides of the head.Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossFemale Pattern BaldnessHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnFemale Pattern BaldnessFemale pattern baldness, also known as alopecia diffusa, is a common cause of hair loss in women. It is characterized by diffuse loss of hair from the scalp.The mechanism of female pattern baldness is believed to be very similar to that of male pattern baldness, with the bulk of the damage being done due to hormonal changes in the body. Genetic disposition combined with sensitivity to the male sex hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone) are the primary triggers for this condition.Besides the aforementioned, following can also lead to hair lossin the characteristic FPB pattern:Hormonal changesMenarcheDelivery (Child birth)MenopauseNutritional deficiencyOral contraceptive pillsCrash dietingHow to identify Female Pattern Baldness?Hair thinning all over the head - even if there is no visible loss of hair while washing or combing hairThe frontal hairline is generally maintainedModerate loss of hair from the crownIn rare cases this may progress to total or near baldnessFacial hair may get coarse in somewomen (due to the effects of themale hormone)Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a
woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnDiagnosis of Hair LossAt Dr. Batra's, with the use of breakthrough technology, we candiagnose hair loss even in the crucial early stages when most people tend to miss it. The use ofFolliscope(PC based video microscope) is a painless and non-invasive test and it takes just a few minutes to measure hair thickness and density. It aids the diagnosis as follows:The Folliscope magnifies the view of hair follicles and the scalp up to 200 timesIt can determine the density of hair in a selected patch and detect thinning at an early stage.It identifies the ratio of terminal: vellus hair which may be altered in early stages. At a stage of early alteration of this ratio, patient is usually not aware about the hair loss that has already begun and if corrected atthe right time, further loss can be prevented.Folliscope can also determine the type of the scalp (normal, dry, oily) so that patient can choose the right kind of products for his hairIn addition, it can diagnose other conditions on the scalp such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, lichen planus, scarring, etc.This early detection technology atDr. Batra's which very few clinics have, facilitates early treatment thereby raising the probability of its success.In most cases of hair loss, a detailed case history and proper examination also gives significant clues about the condition and its causes. Certain other tests may also be required to detect the cause of the hair loss:Pull test: This is done to diagnose or rule out telogen effluvium. Several hair strands are gently pulled together to seehow many come out.Biopsy: In suspected cases of scarring alopecia areata, this maybe performed.Blood tests for related conditions: To rule out anemia, diabetes, lupus, thyroid disorders,etc.Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved. Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossHomeopathic TreatmentHair LossHair Loss - OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossary OnHomeopathic TreatmentSafe and sure way to strong, healthy hairAt Dr. Batra's you can be assuredof effective, gentle and safe solution provided by experts for your hair loss problems. After successfully treating more than 75,000 cases of hair loss over 35 years, we are in possession of expertise to detect your hair problems at an early stage as well as provide you with the best options of treatment.Our three-pronged approach of Homeopathy, Trichology and Technology is a winning combination that has brought a smile to many suffering patients. International studies have also clearly shown that homeopathic medicines counteract the effects of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) thereby controlling the progression of hair loss without any side effects. Isn't it time you took
your step to control your hair loss?Use of Homeopathy:At Dr. Batra's we have successfully used some rare and uncommon homeopathic remedies in hair loss cases and have got excellent results from the same. The fruitful use of these remediescomes from our vast experience and in-depth knowledge of this science. Clinical research on the homeopathic remedy Thuja has been conducted only recently andhas shown its beneficial effects in hair loss cases as a DHT inhibitor; but at Dr. Batra's we have been using this remedy for more than last 25 years in hair loss treatment. This clearly demonstrates our experience andexpertise in homeopathy.Trichology expertise:The unbeatable advantage of Homeopathy combined with the expertise of our Londontrained trichologists is now made easily available to you at Dr. Batra's. The head of Trichology department at Dr. Batra's - Dr. Akshay Batra and Dr. Ushma Batra are India’s first Trichologists from The Trichological Society of London. Dr.Akshay Batra is the first ever Asian Trichologist to get the honor of being the Vice President of the Trichological Society of London. With such experienced doctors to care for our patients, we leave no stone unturned in providing paramount service to allof them.Additionally, each of our doctors providing hair treatment is personally trained by Dr. Akshay Batra so that only the best services are rendered to our patients. Our physicians closely assess your case using advanced diagnostic technique like Folliscope(video microscopy) and thereafterprovide you with customized treatment options. The treatmentgoes beyond eliminating disease – it restores equilibrium, builds yourdefenses against illness and promotes lasting good health.Advantage of Technology:Technology has also been put to its best use at Dr. Batra's where we offer Swiss Polarized Rays (SPR) therapy (based on the Nobel Prize winning Piler Light Therapy) for cases of hair loss. A Swiss technology to start with, this is proven to have a beneficialeffect on hair and scalp disorders.In addition, Low level Laser Comb is also made available for the patients to establish better circulation in the scalp thus controlling the loss of hair and augmenting hair growth.Nutritionist experience:At Dr. Batra's our nutritionists from London also lend their expertise by carefully charting out dietary dos and don'ts for our hair loss patients. These dietary tips have been clinically verified time and again and are derived from the vast experienceof treating a large number of patients over more than 35 years.Special formulations for our patients:Our specially formulated Dr. Batra's shampoos have the right pH of 6.5 recommended by the New Zealand Dermatology Society.Many of our existing patients report good results with continued use of the same. Derived from natural products, these are very gentle on the scalp and yet very effective in treating hair disorders. For healthy hair in general, we suggest regular use of Dr. Batra' Shampoo (based on your hair type) and Dr. Batra's Conditioner.Summarizing the aim of treatmentat Dr. Batra'sTo control hair loss and bring it within normal limitsTo reduce the pace of deteriorationTo stabilize the thinning of hairWhat does treatment at Dr. Batra's consists of?Detailed case takingUse of advanced diagnostic technique - FolliscopeDetermining the constitutional homeopathic treatmentExternal homeopathic application wherever requiredProviding detailed nutritional guidelinesAdministering Swiss Polarized Rays(SPR) therapy (based on the Nobel Prize winning principle of Piler light therapy)Providing expert advice on hair management after examining the type of hair and the condition of scalpOur concluding message to all hairloss patients - Treat Early and Control Hair Loss before it gets too late!Order Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.
Social ResponsibilityProductsHair TransplantInternationalClinicsCorporate ProfileHomeAbout UsContact UsPressCareers and JobsPatient SupportDiseases and ConditionsClinic LocatorCase StudiesTestimonialsHomeopathyArticlesHomeHair LossGlossaryHair LossHair Loss OverviewGeneral InformationWhat is Hair Loss?Types of Hair LossMale Pattern BaldnessFemale Pattern BaldnessCauses of Hair LossDiagnosis of Hair LossHomeopathic TreatmentSelf CareGlossaryResourcesHair Loss Evaluation TestTreated Case PhotosPrinter friendly versionSelected Case StudiesRelated DiseasesAlopecia AreataDepressionHyperthyroidismHypothyroidismFeatured ArticlesHomeopathy treats menopausal problems safelyHomeopathy clears acne from theinside-outHomeopathy is a woman’s preferred healthcare choiceHomeopathy treats asthma safelyand surelyView AllPositive Health BulletinCoping With Ovarian Cysts - July, 2010It's All In The Psyche - June, 2010In the face of a Storm - May, 2010View AllSmallerLargerGlossaryAnagen- (ana-gen)The growth phase of the hair cycle during which new hair is formed.Biopsy- (bi-op-sy)The removal of a small sample of tissue from a living body for examination and diagnostic purposesCatagen(cata-gen)A transitional phase of the hair cycle between growth phase and resting phase of the hair follicle.Chemotherapy- (che-mo-ther-a-py )The use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (especially cancer)Dihydrotestosterone- (di-hy-dro-tes-tos-ter-one )An androgen (male sex hormone) that is derived from the hormonetestosterone. DHT is responsible for the formation of male primarysexual characteristics during embryonic life. It is responsible forthe development of most secondary sexual characteristics in males at puberty. It continues to be important for male sexual function throughout adult life.Folliscope- (Fo-lli-s-cope)Also called Phototrichogram, this is a system for hair and scalp analysis using a high definition microscopic camera and exclusive softwareHair Follicles- (Hair-Fa-lekels)Tubular cavities in outermost layer of skin from which the hair shafts growKeratin- (ker-a-tin )A fibrous protein that makes up the outer layer of skin, hair, feathers, nails, hoovesMenarche- (men-ar-che )The onset or first occurrence of menstruation in a womanMenopause- (men-o-pause)The time in a woman's life when the menstrual cycle ends. The woman stops menstruating after this.Radiation- (ra-di-a-tion )The treatment of disease (especially cancer) by exposure toa radioactive substanceSyphilis(syph-i-lis )A common venereal disease (caused by a microscopic organism- Treponema pallidum)Telogen- (tel-o-gen)A resting phase in the cycle of hair growth when the hair is retained in the hair follicle as a dead hairTrichologist- (tri-chol-o-gist )A person qualified in TrichologyTrichology- (tri-chol-o-gist )Branch of medicine that deals with the scientific study of the health of hair and scalpOrder Treatment OnlineRenew InstantlyGet started with your treatmentin less than 5 minutes, sitting at home.Know MoreCountryDisease ConditionTreatment Options6 Months1 Year2 YearsGot treated at Dr. Batra's in the past?How can we assist you?Ask An ExpertCall Back RequestRequest an AppointmentTerms of ServicesPrivacy PolicyDisclaimerSite MapFeedback2009, Dr. Batras' Positive Health Clinic Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.
