Hair Loss in PCOS

 hair loss in PCOS

PCOS Hair Loss Problem What are the Treatments?

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) affects one in ten women in the reproductive area. Although it is known, there is almost no attention for the average on the subject and its side effects. PCOS creates an imbalance in the production of hormones in women, of a higher standard range than androgens and insulin. Androgens (male hormones) when they start to appear in the female system cause non-female physiological symptoms such as acne, hair loss, and excess hair on the body. Androgen occurrences are a cause of embarrassment for women, particularly hair loss - losing confidence has its own emotional stress for both men and women and is the reason we are here today. You don't need to mourn your hair loss because we will be listing some treatments for PCOS hair loss from the most inconvenient to the most convenient way.

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Spironolactone is also known by the name Aldactone. It is an androgen blocker that blocks the androgen receptor making it unable to bind anymore. By preventing androgen binding, the various symptoms that would normally appear from binding are inhibited. As a result, hair growth will start.

 

·        Minoxidil
Minixidil, is a solution that comes in the form of a shampoo or spray; It works by prolonging the anagen (growth) phase of the hair and ending the telogen phase. Minixidil is usually applied by dropper twice a day and left on the skull for an hour before it can be rinsed out. The solution needs to be administered twice a day. Some of the most common side effects that come with Minoxidil are irritation to the skull and hair growth on the body. Which if you are a woman with PCOS you probably won't need more.

 

·        Finasteride
Finasteride is a pill taken by mouth that is not obnoxious and does not compete with androgen and androgen receptors. Instead, he uses his subtle but aggressive attack to work secretly digging a grave for androgens. Basically, finasteride lets androgens have all their fun. However, it inhibits the above from catalyzing them into the problematic version of DHT, which stops hair loss.

Finasteride has to be taken every 24 hours because, as soon as you stop taking it, the DHT catalyst enzymes will be active and will begin to attack your hair. On the other hand, its side effects include depression, weight gain, and breast tenderness. Also, women planning to conceive or become pregnant should not take finasteride.

v PRP Treatment for Hair Loss

This treatment emerged ten years ago and is dominating the medical field. It works so well; you think Professor Snape made the potion. The procedure first begins by drawing blood from your arm in the traditional way. Then some science happens (the blood is centrifuged) to extract the plasma-rich platelets (PRP). Once extraction is available, it will be injected directly into the skull.

 

Since this treatment uses your own cells, the risk of immune attack or side effects is almost zero. Do you want to know more? You only need 3 to 4 sessions per year to eliminate hair loss. PRP is successful because it makes the hair growth factor found in plasma particularly (VEGF), in which are found in androgen alopecia or PCOS and causes hair loss to decrease significantly

 

v In summary

PCOS is a real problem that unfortunately many women have to deal with. Not understanding the secondary effects that this entails, or not being able to stop the progress of certain specific symptoms can be of great distress for our soul. Putting a stop to hair loss can significantly restore your confidence and courage. Anti androgenic pills or shampoos can be harmful as they must be taken 24 hours a day possibly for eternity. The PRP treatment, however, is performed once a month and lasts for about a year with no side effects.

 

If you want to know more about it, contact us, and we will answer all your questions.