Hair loss and Hair transplantation
Hair has been of social and psychological importance throughout the centuries. Hair plays an important role in human social and sexual communication.
Hair loss (alopecia and scalp problem are very common. Out of 10 males 6 are suffering from hair loss. Hair loss of any kind frequently causes major distress for the patient and can lead to anxiety and depression.
Some facts about normal hairs
Hair Growth Cycle
Every hair follicle undergoes an individual recurring cycle with growing and resting phase
Telogen Phase: This is resting phase that last around three months. During telogen phase, the hair does not grow longer.
Normally we have about 1 lack hair follicles on our scalp.
These hairs are in anagen phase (Terminal hairs) which remain for about 8-10 years and fall away giving way for new hair from hair but(root).
It is average to lose 30-50 strands of hairs.
If hair loss is above this is considered as hair loss and is time to seek help of doctor.
2. What are type of hair loss?
There are two types of hair loss