What helps prevent hair loss? | MY HEALTH & BEAUTY

But don't worry!

First, many people experience temporary hair loss, and second, many types of hair loss can be successfully treated. You should always keep in mind that hair doesn’t grow indefinitely.

It goes through different growth stages and falls out after several years. How long and thick your hair grows is genetically determined.

However, you can actively influence the health of your hair and prevent—or even stop—hair loss.

We’ll explain the known causes of hair loss, the treatment options available, and when you should see a doctor!

Causes of Hair Loss

Why am I losing my hair?

This question troubles many people affected by hair loss. The answer is often unsatisfying.

That’s because the causes can be varied. As a result, determining the reason for hair loss often poses a challenge for doctors.

The medical history forms the basis of the diagnosis. Ideally, you should prepare for this in advance and make a list of possible causes. This will make it easier for the doctor to diagnose the problem.

Women often suffer from hormone-related hair loss. Hormonal fluctuations can be caused by taking birth control pills, pregnancy, or menopause.

However, stress, malnutrition, thyroid disorders, or infections can also cause hair loss.

Even the transition from winter to spring or from summer to fall can lead to hair loss due to temperature differences.

If you notice in the spring or fall that there is more hair on your brush than usual, this is not a cause for concern at first.

In addition to hormonal and hereditary hair loss, as well as diffuse hair loss, autoimmune diseases can cause you to lose your hair.

Appropriate Treatments for Hair Loss

Hormonal fluctuations, conditions such as thyroid disorders, or nutrient deficiencies can be diagnosed by primary care physicians, dermatologists, or gynecologists.

Hormone-related hair loss can often be treated with estrogen and progesterone. These may be included, for example, in a special hair tonic.

Are you wondering what treatment options are available and which measures might be effective in your specific case? We’ve got the answers!

Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches

Generally, doctors distinguish between the following types of hair loss:

genetic hair loss

hormone-related hair loss

diffuse hair loss

scarring hair loss

alopecia areata

The latter is considered a special form, as it is not yet clear why the isolated bald patches on the head develop.

The following applies to all types of hair loss:

Your first step should be to see a doctor. The doctor will determine which type of hair loss you have, identify possible causes, and rule out any hair-related medical conditions. A treatment plan will then be developed.

So if you notice a lot of hair in your brush, your first step should be to make an appointment with a dermatologist.

Alternatively, you can start by consulting your primary care physician. They will refer you to a dermatologist to determine the type of hair loss.

If necessary, the dermatologist may perform a trichoscan, a trichogram, or a dermatoscopy. Afterward, they’ll explain possible courses of action to stop the hair loss. As treatment progresses, medications may be prescribed, for example.

Special Shampoos for Prevention

Sometimes the devil is in the details: If you wash your hair too often or wear a tight ponytail every day, you may notice hair loss sooner or later. But your shampoo can also contribute to it.

So be sure to use high-quality products that don’t contain harmful substances like silicones or irritating alcohols.

If you’re already experiencing hair loss, you can turn to special shampoos designed to combat it.

These contain ingredients like caffeine or rosemary oil and are designed to stimulate blood flow to the scalp.

As a result, nutrients can be transported more effectively to your hair roots. For diffuse hair loss, opt for alkaline shampoos. These products contain no chemicals and won’t irritate your scalp.

But be careful: Contrary to what advertisements promise, you shouldn’t expect miracles from shampoos and other hair care products designed to combat hair loss. However, these products can certainly be used alongside professional treatment.

The Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements

If your hair loss is due to a severe nutrient deficiency—such as iron deficiency—and this deficiency has been confirmed by a doctor, you can turn to dietary supplements. It’s important to choose high-quality products and seek advice from your treating physician.

Keep in mind that a blood test provides only a snapshot in time. If you want to prevent vitamin or mineral deficiencies in the long term, you can have the test done regularly and monitor your levels over several years.

The rule of thumb: Only opt for dietary supplements if your doctor has actually confirmed a nutrient deficiency based on the blood test. If this is the case, supplements can help correct the deficiency and, if necessary, alleviate the symptoms.

You should also make sure to eat a balanced diet.

Aim for 2 servings of vegetables and 3 servings of fruit per day. Your plate should include complex carbohydrates, high-quality proteins, and healthy fats.

For example, lentil soup, whole-grain bread, or vegetables provide long-chain carbohydrates. Foods such as quinoa, fish, meat, legumes, or tofu help you meet your protein needs.

Healthy fats are found in extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin flaxseed oil, extra virgin black cumin oil, avocados, seaweed, and flaxseeds.

For example, you can add a teaspoon of oil or flaxseeds to your morning serving of plain yogurt with fruits like kiwis, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and rolled oats.

Natural Home Remedies

Organic rosemary oil is said to promote blood circulation in the scalp. You can find this high-quality oil at the pharmacy.

If you perform a daily scalp massage with rosemary, your hair could benefit from this treatment. This is because both the massage and the oil can influence nutrient transport and, under certain circumstances, lead to healthy hair.

To ensure a targeted supply of vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients, many people are also interested in modern infusion therapies.

You can make a conditioning shampoo using honey, brandy vinegar, and onion juice. This remedy is said to strengthen the hair roots.

However, if you’re experiencing pathological hair loss, these home remedies won’t be effective. In that case, you should contact a doctor.

The Benefits of a Scalp Massage

If you’re experiencing hair loss due to stress, a scalp massage can help you relax and promote blood circulation in the scalp and the supply of nutrients to your hair. You can perform a scalp massage on your own or as part of a treatment plan.

Choosing a Hairstyle and Styling

Traction alopecia occurs when your hairstyle causes hair loss. A tight ponytail, braids, buns secured with bobby pins, or improper styling can cause your hair to appear increasingly thin.

Headscarves, headbands, and helmets can also damage the hair roots through friction. Therefore, opt for loose hairstyles and avoid head coverings whenever possible. Of course, when riding a bike, motorcycle, or during the height of summer, you shouldn’t forgo the protection mentioned above.

In addition, heat styling with flat irons, blow dryers, or curling irons can cause not only hair breakage but also hair loss. Hair dyes, permanent hair color, and bleach also damage the hair.

Hairsprays also contribute to hair breakage. As a result, your hair will appear increasingly dull, thinner, and flatter.

With the right hairstyle, you can conceal bald spots on your head. Short hairstyles also make your hair appear thicker and healthier.

A note:

If possible, avoid using extensions on your scalp or eyelashes. These can lead to hair loss by causing the hair follicles to become inflamed and die off.

The Benefits of Regular Exercise

Do you find that exercise helps you finally unwind after a long day at work? Your hair health also benefits from regular physical activity. That’s because exercise can reduce stress, leading to lower levels of stress hormones.

This is especially important if you suffer from a form of hair loss such as alopecia areata, as stress can worsen the symptoms. So be sure to schedule regular endurance workouts and strength training.

Exercise also improves blood circulation throughout your body, ensuring that the nutrients and oxygen you get from food reach your hair.

Sweating helps cleanse your skin. The pores open up and toxins are flushed out. A healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy hair.

Extreme athletes experiencing hair loss should avoid doping or using muscle-building supplements, as these can accelerate hair loss.

During periods of increased stress, many people also opt for a Power Infusion.

Person's hands gently hold a section of dry, damaged hair with visible split ends.

The Importance of a Balanced Diet

Through your diet, you consume carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.

The body needs these nutrients for numerous functions. If we consume enough health-promoting foods, we’ll ideally be rewarded with good health.

But when is a food considered healthy?

There is no single “truly healthy” food. But if we combine the right foods and vary our meals, we increase our chances of getting all the nutrients we need from our diet.

Complex carbohydrates, for example, are considered beneficial to health. That’s why you should focus more on foods like oatmeal, oat bran, and legumes such as peas, lentils, and beans.

On the other hand, you shouldn’t eat simple carbohydrates from burgers, pizza, and the like on a regular basis.

Also, make sure to get plenty of protein. You can achieve this by eating foods such as meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, and legumes.

Good fats are found in high-quality cold-pressed olive oil, flaxseed oil, or walnut oil. For sautéing and deep-frying, ideally use canola oil, which contains monounsaturated fatty acids and omega-3 fatty acids, and avoid sunflower oil.

Certain groups, such as people with eating disorders or seniors, may not be getting enough nutrients and, as a result, experience hair loss. Vegetarians and vegans may also be more prone to diffuse hair loss.

However, this applies to the latter group only if they do not get enough iron or vitamin B12 from their diet.

Those who want to specifically supply their bodies with important B vitamins are often interested in a vitamin B infusion.

If you eat enough dairy products and eggs, you likely won’t have a vitamin B12 deficiency. You can get iron from foods such as oatmeal, flaxseeds, pine nuts, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, amaranth, quinoa, and lentils.

As a guideline:

According to the German Nutrition Society, adult women who are largely sedentary should consume approximately 1,900 kilocalories per day. Men who get very little physical activity should aim for 2,400 kilocalories. The higher the physical activity level (PAL), the more calories should be consumed.

People with eating disorders often fail to meet these requirements. Many older adults also consume too little food and fluid. They most commonly suffer from vitamin D and vitamin B12 deficiencies.

An unbalanced diet can also exacerbate circular hair loss.

Those affected are often advised to follow an anti-inflammatory diet rich in vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices, omega-3 fatty acids, and fermented foods such as sauerkraut or kimchi.

Sugar, wheat, and additives should be kept to a minimum in the diet. However, this also applies to healthy people who are striving for a health-promoting diet.

A balanced diet therefore protects you from nutrient deficiencies and, as an added benefit, promotes hair health.

Regenerative Treatments

Thick Hair Through PRP Hair Therapy:

Regenerative treatments are therapeutic methods that do not require surgery. They promote the body’s natural healing abilities and are considered relatively painless.

Through PRP therapy—Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy—you may be able to stimulate hair growth. To do this, you should know the cause of your hair loss and have already undergone all necessary treatment measures.

The PRP method is also known as autologous blood therapy. The doctor draws blood from you and has it specially processed.

This produces a serum containing blood plasma and platelets. The cytokines, growth factors, and micronutrients it contains can activate your hair follicles and promote hair growth.

Stem cell therapy is another option. In this procedure, subcutaneous fat tissue is removed to extract stem cells, which are then injected into the scalp. These stem cells can also stimulate hair growth.

Regeneration plays an important role not only for muscle health but also for overall health. That’s why the Regeneration Infusion is also very popular.

PRP hair therapy is offered at numerous MY Health & Beauty locations throughout Germany. Simply select your preferred location and learn more about PRP treatment options for hair loss near you:

PRP Hair Therapy in Cologne

The Principle of Hair Transplantation

Have you already successfully stopped your hair loss but are still struggling with thinning hair and bald spots? A hair transplant may be the last option to help you achieve your dream of a full head of hair.

This is a surgical procedure that—like any cosmetic surgery—carries risks. First, you should do everything you can to identify the cause of your hair loss and have it treated.

If you’re planning a hair transplant in Cologne, MY Health & Beauty offers personalized consultations and modern treatment methods for natural-looking results.

Only once your hair has stopped falling out is it worth considering a hair transplant.

If the procedure is performed while you’re still experiencing hair loss, there’s a high risk that the hair will grow in the recipient area and bald spots will form around it. The result will therefore not be optimal.

With the FUE method, the surgeon extracts hair follicles from the back of your head and implants them in the desired areas on your head. Many clinics perform transplants exclusively using your own hair.

The prerequisite: You should have sufficient hair in the donor area. Body hair can also be transplanted. The hair continues to grow there, and the result looks natural.

Another popular treatment for early-stage hair loss is mesotherapy for the hair. In this procedure, vitamins, amino acids, and other nutrients are specifically introduced into the scalp to support the hair roots and improve hair quality.

Would you like to have mesotherapy for hair loss performed near you? At the following MY Health & Beauty locations, you can find more information and schedule a consultation directly:

Hair Loss – When Should You See a Specialist?

If you notice that an excessive amount of hair has been accumulating on your pillow or in the drain over an extended period of time, you should have your hair loss evaluated by a doctor.

Before your doctor’s appointment, make a list and think about what might have caused your hair loss.

Do you eat a balanced diet?

Do you dye your hair?

Do you always wear your hair in the same ponytail? Or do you have an underlying medical condition?

The doctor—who may be your primary care physician or a dermatologist—will first look for the cause of your hair loss. To do this, they’ll ask about your lifestyle and medical history.

Your medical history forms the foundation. Next, they’ll examine your scalp and perform various tests. Once they’ve determined what type of hair loss you’re experiencing, the doctor will create a treatment plan and, ideally, provide helpful tips for your daily routine. On average, it takes up to 3 months for your hair to recover.

Modern Hair Therapy at MY HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Hair loss can have many causes and therefore always requires an individualized approach. The sooner the cause is identified, the better the treatment options often are.

At MY HEALTH AND BEAUTY, across all our locations, we rely on modern and gentle treatment approaches to support the scalp, strengthen hair follicles, and promote natural hair growth.

Whether it’s PRP hair therapy, mesotherapy for the hair, or other anti-hair loss treatments—together, we’ll develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific situation and goals. Schedule your personal consultation now and find out which treatment might be right for you.