Don't wait until baldness approaches you. Fight with powerful therapies to nourish your hair and increase your confidence.
When he turned 25, Wayne Rooney decided to do a hair transplant. Not without reason, he felt almost frustrated with the hair loss that struck him at a young age. At that time, in 2011, the footballer who defended the Manchester United Club visited the Harley Street Hair Clinic, London to undergo hair transplant therapy. A few months ago, he returned to therapy for nine hours. He felt satisfied despite having to undergo a long duration of therapy.
Rooney is not alone, around him, even in any part of the world so many men think that baldness is the scariest scourge. Rooney's decision to do a hair transplant and express it proudly to the world, inspires men to fight the bald markers and confirms the assumption: bald is not sexy!
Most men who experience hair loss usually suffer from Male Pattern Baldness (MPB), a genetic condition that can begin to appear in early adolescence or early 20s, and continue throughout life. MPB is characterized by a backward hairline on the forehead and thinning hair at the top or crown of the head, which can eventually result in baldness.
MPB in men is caused by hormones and genetic predisposition. Hair grows about 1 inch every few months. Each hair will grow for 2-6 years, then stop growing, then it will fall out. New hair immediately begins to grow in the place. Generally, about 85% of the head's hair is in the growth phase.
Each hair is in a cavity in the skin called a follicle. In MPB, the follicle will experience miniaturization, its size shrinks, so the hair is shorter and smoother. Finally the follicle becomes very small and has no hair. Under normal conditions, new hair will grow. But in MPB, follicles cannot grow new hair. This is related to genetic and the influence of certain hormones, namely the hormone DHT (dehydrotestosterone). However, even though it is small, the follicle stays alive and still has hope to grow new hair.
Genetic is one of the trigger factors for hair loss. Other factors are malnutrition: vitamins, especially B12, folic acid, D, and biotin; minerals, especially iron and zincum; and protein. Factors that also influence are psychological stress, physical trauma, certain skin diseases, and several other factors that are not yet known medically.
Hair Loss Therapy Hair transplantation is one of the popular therapies for dealing with hair loss problems. This therapeutic process is grafting hair follicles that live for bald head. Hair on the scalp that is still growing strong is pulled out, then planted in the bald area of ??the scalp to create a new hairline. Although it is relatively safe, this therapy takes a long time.
Rich Plasma Platelet Therapy (PRP) is the latest solution to prevent hair loss and baldness. Broadly speaking, PRP has been used for the past two decades with safe and effective results. Various medical literature from Europe and the United States have proven the safety and benefits of PRP therapy. Explained by dr. Dian Pratiwi, SpKK from Puspa Slimming & Skin Center, PRP therapy is considered effective as one of the medical treatment modalities in various fields, such as oral surgery, neurosurgery, plastic and cosmetic surgery, sports medicine and orthopedics. For hair loss therapy, PRP is one of the treatment options to increase new hair growth.
In line with Dr. Ovin Endah Lestari, B.Med.Sc, Dipl. CIBTAC (UK) from Ovela Clinic, since approximately 4 years, PRP has become one of the therapies for the health of facial skin, especially to prevent premature aging. Then, it develops for hair therapy because it can help regenerate follicular cells (the sac where the hair strands grow), stimulate growth, and nourish the hair.
Uniquely, PRP therapy utilizes the body's ability, namely the patient's own blood. Human blood contains mesenchymal stem cells and autologous blood products that contain important and specific growth factors that help in tissue regeneration and healing, including hair. Said Dr. Lilik Norawati, SpKK from Gatot Subroto Army Hospital, PRP is an autologous product derived from blood plasma containing high platelet concentrations (platelets), where platelets contain many growth factors (growth factors) and cytokines which play an important role in tissue regeneration new including hair.
PRP Action Procedure Because this therapy utilizes the patient's own blood, the process begins with taking blood from the patient's body. Dr. dr. Nora, the blood taken is then put into a special tube that has been certified by Europe (CE Mark), so it cannot use ordinary tubes because the results will be different in meaning. Then the tube is put into a centrifuge with a certain speed and time to separate the plasma component from the blood. After centrifugation is done, the blood will be divided into two, namely the red blood cells will settle at the bottom, and the plasma part that looks more clear is above.
Based on the explanation from Dr. Nora, this action application technique is diverse, it can be with roller, nappage application, and superficial injection. Added by Dian, PRP for hair loss therapy can be given in two ways. First, injection of the scalp. Second, the application of the scalp, then assisted with a skinroller, such as dermaroller, mesoroller, dermapen, and the like, to increase penetration into the scalp.
Is it safe for everyone? PRP therapy is very safe to do for anyone who has good blood quality. Even side effects are almost non-existent because the patient's body receives its own blood. You are not advised to do PRP therapy if you have uncontrolled diabetes, bleeding disorders, cancer or tumors, active infections in the body, liver disease, and platelet counts below normal.
People who take non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory and blood-thinning medications should also consult a doctor first. Similarly, smokers and alcohol drinkers are advised to stop smoking and drinking alcohol so that the quality of their blood is cleaner. The better the quality of blood, the better the results given by PRP therapy.
Affirmed Dr. Nora, patients with unhealthy lifestyles, low immunity conditions, and elderly patients will need more repetition of therapy than patients with good and young immunity.
How often patients to do this therapy are individual. Therefore, the total number of therapy sessions and the length of time for repetition of therapy are very dependent on the needs and development of the patient. According to Dr. Nora, according to the research, it takes repetition up to 7 (seven) times for healthy individuals. At his clinic, Dr. Dian advised patients to undergo therapy at least once per month, for 4-6 months. So, the total is 4-6 therapy sessions. Not much different from what Dr. dr. Ovin, which is undergoing therapy once a session every 3 to 4 weeks, at least 4-8 times a therapy session.
Post-treatment treatment Maximum results can be obtained by maintaining therapeutic results, namely by applying shampoo and hairtonic to hair that has been cleaned and slightly dry. In addition, if needed, the doctor will provide oral medication or vitamins to help stimulate growth and nourish hair.
In addition, implementing a healthy lifestyle and eating healthy foods with balanced nutrition needs to be maintained, and can be supplemented by regular exercise.
Doing PRP therapy in a disciplined manner will maintain the results achieved so as to produce almost permanent hair with much stronger roots. According to Dr. Dian, therapy should continue to be done even though the hair has grown better. In accordance with age, therapy can be done with varying time ranges. For ages 25-40 years, do therapy once every 3-6 months. For ages 40-50 years, do therapy once every 2-3 months. For over 50 years of age, do therapy once every 1-2 months.
Stages of PRP Procedures
1. Blood collection depends on their needs. For example 10 cc for 1 tube.
2. Blood in a tube that is ready to be separated by plasma uses a centrifuge for PRP. Clear plasma rises to the surface.
3. Clear colored plasma containing lots of platelets has been separated.
4. Patient scalp anesthesia about 30 minutes before the action. Then followed by injection of plasma into the scalp which takes about 15-30 minutes
Published by the October 2013 Best Life Magazine
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