There are various aging phenomena that appear in our bodies as time passes, but among them, quite a few people are troubled by 'hair loss,' a symptom in which an abnormally large amount of hair falls out. In fact, the number of hair loss patients among younger people has been increasing recently. Hair loss is attributed not only to genetic factors but also to irregular eating and sleeping habits, lack of exercise, excessive dieting, and stress.
In addition, some analyses suggest that seborrheic dermatitis, which causes rashes similar to acne, increases the likelihood of hair loss.
Due to problems with hormone secretion, seborrheic dermatitis can be triggered not only on the face but also on the scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic skin condition that causes itchy flakes and reddish erythema. When the sebaceous glands located next to the hair follicles are stressed, sebum secretion becomes active, resulting in an oily scalp. Seborrheic dermatitis is the symptom that appears when dandruff-causing fungi break down these oil components and produce inflammatory substances.
Scalp seborrheic dermatitis is thicker than seborrheic dermatitis occurring in other areas, and as inflammation recurs, the itching becomes severe. Because it can be a major cause of hair loss as well as symptoms such as dandruff or flakes, early response is important.
If seborrheic dermatitis, a type of eczematous dermatitis, appears on the scalp, it is best to visit a clinic and receive treatment early. If the symptoms are not severe, improvement can be expected through medication and laser treatment, among others.
If the condition has somewhat worsened, scalp Botox or PDRN injection treatment may also be helpful. If hair loss has already progressed severely, hair transplant surgery may also be considered. Hair transplant is a treatment method that moves hair from the back of the head to the area affected by hair loss so that new hair can grow.
When choosing a hair transplant clinic, you should carefully weigh factors such as whether the survival rate—the rate at which transplanted hair settles into the scalp—is high, whether the clinic has hair transplant know-how, how the hair transplant process is conducted, whether the procedure is performed after carefully checking appearance and image and the direction and angle of existing hair, and whether the clinic has a systematic aftercare program for a high survival rate even after surgery is finished, and then decide with caution.
Yoo Hwa-jung, Director of Modi Hair Plant Clinic, advised, “If there is a scalp condition such as scalp seborrheic dermatitis, the survival rate may decrease even after a hair transplant, and the possibility of hair loss occurring outside the transplant area may increase,” and “For successful treatment, it is important to receive appropriate treatment suited to the progression and symptoms of the scalp condition through consultation with the medical staff.”
Source: Segye Biz │ Published 2021.03.16