How to manage seborrheic alopecia
Disease description:
Recently, I don't know what's going on, but I've been experiencing very severe hair loss. After going to the hospital for tests, the doctor diagnosed it as seborrheic alopecia. How should seborrheic alopecia be managed?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Seborrheic alopecia, also known as androgenetic alopecia, requires a comprehensive approach for management:
1. Adjust lifestyle habits: Ensure adequate sleep, avoid staying up late, reduce mental stress, quit smoking, and limit alcohol consumption to maintain a healthy endocrine status.
2. Balanced diet: Focus on nutritional balance, consume more foods rich in B vitamins and iron, such as lean meat, eggs, and vegetables, and avoid oily foods, sweets, and spicy or irritating foods.
3. Medication therapy: Oral medications such as finasteride may be used, along with topical treatments like minoxidil solution or ketoconazole shampoo to promote hair growth and control seborrheic dermatitis.
4. Laser therapy: Low-level laser therapy can improve scalp blood circulation and enhance follicular nutrient supply.
5. Surgical treatment: Individuals with severe hair loss may consider hair follicle transplantation surgery to restore normal hair follicle growth.
