As time passes, various signs of aging appear in our bodies, and among them, many people are troubled by 'hair loss,' a condition in which an abnormally large amount of hair falls out. In fact, the number of young hair loss patients has recently been on the rise. In addition to genetic factors, causes of hair loss include irregular eating and sleeping habits, lack of exercise, excessive dieting, and stress.
There is also an analysis suggesting that seborrheic dermatitis, which causes acne-like rashes, increases the likelihood of hair loss.
Due to problems with hormone secretion, seborrheic dermatitis can develop not only on the face but also on the scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that causes itchy scaling and red erythema. When the sebaceous glands located next to the hair follicles are subjected to stress, sebum secretion becomes active, resulting in an oily scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis is the condition that appears when dandruff-causing fungi break down these oily components and produce inflammatory substances.
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis is thicker than seborrheic dermatitis occurring on other areas, and as the inflammation recurs, the itching becomes severe. As a result, it can cause not only symptoms such as dandruff and scaling but can also become a major cause of hair loss, making early intervention important.
If seborrheic dermatitis, a type of eczematous dermatitis, appears on the scalp, it is advisable to visit a clinic early for treatment. If the symptoms are not severe, improvement can be expected with medication and laser treatment.
If the condition has worsened somewhat, scalp Botox or PDRN injection treatments may also be helpful. If hair loss has already progressed significantly, hair transplant surgery may be considered. A hair transplant is a treatment that moves hair from the back of the head to the areas of hair loss so that new hair can grow.
When choosing a hair transplant clinic, you should carefully consider whether the survival rate at which transplanted hair takes root in the scalp is high, whether the clinic has hair transplant expertise, how the hair transplant process is carried out, whether the procedure is performed after carefully checking your appearance and image as well as the direction and angle of existing hair, and whether a systematic aftercare program is in place to support a high survival rate even after surgery, before making a prudent decision.
Yoo Hwa-jung, Director of Modi Hair Plant Clinic, advised, “If you have a scalp condition such as scalp seborrheic dermatitis, the survival rate may decrease even if you undergo a hair transplant, and the likelihood of hair loss occurring outside the transplanted area may increase,” adding, “For successful treatment, it is important to consult with medical professionals and receive appropriate treatment suited to the progression and symptoms of the scalp condition.”
Source: Segye Biz │ Published 2021.03.16