Going bald prematurely: Zoomers lose their hair due to stress
More and more zoomers are experiencing early hair loss. And trichologists associate this not only with genes, but also with lifestyle. Chronic stress, lack of sleep and constant stress accelerate the process of baldness, experts warn, noting an increase in complaints among both men and women. About what to do to avoid hair loss is in the Izvestia article.
Stress, lack of sleep and lifestyle: why zoomers lose their hair earlier
Experts point out that in the modern world, lifestyle plays an important role in hair loss. Young people who are prone to sleep deprivation and stress are increasingly beginning to face this problem.
— Many young people stay up late, either because of work or because of overnight Internet traffic. And at night, our body regains its strength, and it helps our hair grow a lot," said Spartak Kayumov, Candidate of Medical Sciences, president of the Union of Trichologists, in a conversation with Izvestia.
According to the expert, sleep disorders and constant stress affect the state of the body as a whole. In some cases, he adds, the help of a psychotherapist is required, since "not leaving its emotional consequences" is also important for restoring the condition of the hair.
Hereditary baldness
Doctors emphasize that a genetic predisposition plays a key role in early hair loss. First of all, we are talking about androgenetic alopecia, which is determined by the sensitivity of hair follicles to male sex hormones.
"By baldness in everyday life, we most often understand androgenetic alopecia is a genetically determined loss of hair on the scalp, and this is not a disease at all, but an inherited hypersensitivity of hair to derivatives of male sex hormones," said Candidate of medical Sciences, surgeon at the Real Trans Hair clinic in a conversation with Izvestia Ivan Dvinsky.
According to him, the severity of this sensitivity directly affects the age at which hair loss begins: the higher it is, the earlier the process starts. At the same time, the specialist emphasizes that even under favorable conditions it is impossible to completely stop this.
Why men are more likely to suffer from early baldness
Experts note that early baldness is more common in men, which is associated with hormonal characteristics. Increased testosterone levels and a greater number of androgen receptors make hair follicles more sensitive.
Trichologists point out that by the age of 30, 25% of men have signs of thinning or hair loss. However, for women, the problem is more often temporary. Spartak Kayumov adds that in their case, hair loss is associated with concomitant conditions — deficiencies of trace elements, in particular iron, as well as stress and metabolic disorders. However, in recent years, according to him, the number of appeals among women has also been growing.
How to slow down hair loss in zoomers
Experts point out that the condition of the hair can vary depending on lifestyle. According to trichologists, the elimination of stress factors sometimes leads to noticeable improvements.
Specialist Spartak Kayumov explains that after leaving nervous work, patients' condition may improve, but it is not always possible to fully restore the previous hair quality. In some cases, there remains a decrease in their density and structure.
At the same time, modern medicine offers ways to slow down the process of hair loss, from drug therapy to transplantation. However, the effectiveness of these methods depends on the stage of the process and the individual characteristics of the patient.
Hair care: how to wash your hair and does it affect baldness
Studies show that people who wash their hair less often have improved skin condition and increased the amount of hair. However, in society, a dirty head is considered bad form. Trichologists recommend using gentle shampoos with low aggressiveness to minimize the impact on the scalp and maintain healthy hair.
At the same time, the frequency of hair washing is individual and depends on the needs — this does not affect either the appearance of gray hair or baldness. This was stated by the doctor of the first category, dermatovenerologist, trichologist, mycologist, podiatrist, cosmetologist, dermatooncologist Natalia Sirmais. The specialist explained that when changing the usual washing regime, the illusion of increased hair loss can be created. In fact, this is not a sign of the disease, but a natural process: part of the hair, which usually falls out gradually, lingers and is washed off at one time.
The main rule, according to Sirmays, is to focus on the type of scalp. For oily skin, you can wash your hair daily, for dry skin — once every 3-4 days. In any case, you should wash your hair as it gets dirty, and not according to a strict schedule.
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