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Micrografting: A New Treatment for Hair Loss
The big bad wolf of myth and folklore; throughout history, there have been tales of witches and fairies inflicting hair loss on people. This is why it is often referred to as the curse of hair fall. Of course, today we know that hair loss can be attributed to a number of other tangible factors. But still, to this day, the mere mention of hair loss can induce anxiety and stress (which ironically could lead to more of the said hair loss) amongst millions of men and women all over the world. So is it not a surprise that most people still don't talk about it openly?
In fact, the hushed tones increase the mystique surrounding receding hairlines and a thinning crown. Considering half of the men in the world experience hair loss by age 50, half of the women in the world will experience hair loss in their lifetime (especially post menopause), 25% of bald men seeing the first signs of hair loss before age 21 and women with high-stress levels are 11 times more likely to experience hair loss, one could say that hair loss is a pretty common problem. A problem linked closely to a sense of worth and self-confidence. For an issue that wields so much power; are there any solutions? Of course, in the early days, home remedies have always been frontrunners in the battle against hair loss in the form of massages, fenugreek, aloe vera, coconut oils, fish oils, ginseng, onion juice and a variety of other herbal cocktails meant to cajole hair follicles into boosting hair growth and preventing hair fall. However, these remedies could take time to work and androgenetic alopecia (or genetic baldness) can often be cruel and unforgiving, oftentimes producing little to no results.
Hair Serums & Shampoos: today though, a vast majority prefer going down routes backed by science and results. With scientists and doctors working round the clock over the years researching and studying treatments and solutions, the results have been promising. A large number of anti-hair loss serums, hair growth serums and shampoos are available in the market containing ingredients which moisturise and increase blood flow to the scalp thus encouraging follicles to produce thicker and shinier hair. They are effective as long as they are consistently used, but results can vary from person to person. PRP for Hair Restoration: The “Vampire Treatment” stands for the platelet-rich plasma injections that have gained popularity in recent years to help with treating both hair loss and other problems in the body. PRP consist of two elements from a person’s blood: the plasma, or the liquid portion of blood; and, platelets, a type of blood cell that plays an important role in healing throughout the body. PRP injections have been used to help with prevent hair loss and promoting new hair growth. There is conflicting research on the efficacy of the PRP treatments for hair loss and partly this is due to the quality of the blood from the donors – if the person getting the treatment is experiencing any vitamin deficiencies, has lower blood quality due to lifestyle from example, consumption of alcohol, or certain medications, these will have an impact on the efficacy of the PRP treatment.
Hair Restoration Treatment at Ouronyx
Of course, multiple options are available down the surgical route in the hair transplant and hair-weaving realm; one treatment seems to stand tall above the rest and is the talk of the town is Autologous Micrografting Technology®(AMT), which we offer at Ouronyx. An innovative and effective treatment which is FDA-approved and quickly gaining popularity, compared to a hair transplant, is a minimally invasive non-surgical solution that uses your own natural skin tissue to help slow down hair fall and stimulates existing follicles to grow. A pain-free experience with minimal downtime or no scarring, this treatment strands out from the rest. The efficacy of this technology comes from the use of each persons’ own stem cells that are extracted from the grafts and then used to be injected into the scalp. Stem cells are often referred to as the body's “master cells,” as they are the cells that develop into blood, brain, bones, and all of the body's organs. They have the potential to repair, restore, replace, and regenerate cells. Micrografting is an effective results-based treatment; you will notice a slowdown in hair loss after 6 to 8 weeks and see visible hair growth within a period of about 3 to 6 months.
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