What diffuse hair loss is the wrong candidate for a hair transplant isn’t always apparent. Since diffuse hair loss-a uniform thinning of hair all over the scalp-can resemble diffuse receding and patchy hair loss, correctly determining if you are a suitable hair transplant candidate is even more important. For the right candidates, the transformation can be profound. For the wrong candidates, the results can be devastating.
What Is Diffuse Thinning and Why Is It Different?
This kind of hair loss covers hair that is dispersed diffusely throughout the entire scalp and not specific areas. It occurs in men and women and can be the result of:
i) Genetics – an inherent sensitivity to and sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
ii) Hormone disturbances – particularly related to thyroid conditions or post-partum conditions
iii) Nutritional problems – deficient iron levels, protein, or Vitamin D.
iv) Chronic and significant stress levels – that can force much of your hair into resting/telogen.
V) Health problems – the likes of alopecia areata, certain autoimmune conditions.
The fact that your hair is thinned universally throughout necessitates that the doctor scrutinize the available donor hair closely before proceeding with surgical transplantation.
Can a Hair Transplant Actually Fix Diffuse Thinning?
Yes, in some circumstances. A hair transplant transplants robust, permanent hair follicles from the back and sides of the head (the donor area) into areas that are beginning to thin. The problem with diffuse hair loss is that thinning can occur in the donor area as well.
If the follicles that are harvested for transplantation are themselves also thin, they are not likely to grow into strong, permanent hair, nor will they last long term.
That is why the very first step to take for anyone considering a hair transplant in Hyderabad at QHT is to see an experienced surgeon and have a complete examination of your scalp and follicles prior to any discussion of treatment.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Hair Transplant With Diffuse Thinning?
Diffuse thinning and a potential candidate-
i) Stationary hair loss- not losing density on 12 months prior consultation.
ii) Health donor region- sides and back of scalp with adequate thickness and density.
iii) Realistic expectations- The patient is aware that transplant improves density and would be suitable as part of a broader range of therapeutic options.
iv) No active pathology- Medical cause of miniaturisation known and treated.
V) Suitable age- usually 25 plus when the pattern of hair loss is considered to be stable.
Patients whose pattern is still advancing at time of consultation and those with poor donor supply may usually be best advised to wait, or try medical therapies or consider non-surgical treatments.
Who May Not Be Suitable – At Least Not Yet?
Patients with diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA), which means the thinning is in the areas typically considered donor areas thus having no safe areas to transplant from.
i) Medical patients with untreated illnesses, such as thyroid problems or anemia.
ii) Patients where the hair loss is still actively changing rapidly.
iii) Patients with low density of the donor region compared to the needed coverage area.
Not being eligible for surgery at first glance is not really good news. Your physician is saving your ability to have a happy result later on.
What Are the Alternative Treatments While You Wait?
However, if you’re not quite ready for a transplant or it’s not a suitable option, there are other treatment methods proven to significantly slow hair thinning and enhance hair density. A popular non-surgical solution for diffuse hair thinning available in Hyderabad is the PRP hair treatment in Hyderabad. In this treatment, the doctor uses the patient’s own blood sample to isolate growth factors in concentrated blood plasma and then injects the blood plasma into the scalp.
This treatment may:
i) Wake up dormant hair follicles
ii) Encourage the development of stronger, more lustrous hair strands
iii) Reduce hair shedding
iv) Enhance the health of your scalp in preparation for surgery.
Many patients opt for this as a stepping stone treatment while waiting for a favorable time to undergo transplantation surgery.
How Is the Candidacy Assessment Done at QHT?
QHT Hyderabad offers a transparent, honest and unbiased evaluation that assesses:
i) Magnified examination of scalp health and the health of follicles all over.
ii) Measurement of hair density to estimate donor supply.
iii) medical history inquiry
iv) A thorough consultation regarding expectations, timeline and the actual results.
For potential patients looking to undergo the best hair transplant in Mumbai or Hyderabad, the initial consultation is one of the most significant determining factors of a clinic’s proficiency, and QHT strives to provide a thorough but honest assessment without ever pushing patients towards surgery if it isn’t in their best interest.
Conclusion
But diffuese thinning should not eliminate you from being a candidate for a hair transplant though the case must be studied much more thoroughly than a common hair loss scenario and the results can very well be dependent on donor quality, rate of thinning and stage of the illness.
If there’s uniform thinning all over the scalp and you’ve been asking yourselves if it is about the right time for a transplant then the first visit should not be Google but a specialist who takes a look at your scalp and not your query.
Book your free consultation at QHT Hyderabad and find out exactly what the condition is in your particular case.
