Are you starting to notice signs of thinning hair? Hair loss is not just a treat to man. According to Dr. Alan Ong, Chairman of Bioscor International-a group of medical clinics which specialize in hair regrowth and aesthetic medicine-hair loss does not discriminate

“Hair loss affects both men and women, through it does appear to be more prevalent among man,” says Dr.Ong. “Fortunately, these days a lot of women are seeking help as soon as they realize that the regrowth of hair is not happening after subsequent childbirth.”

The reasons behind hair loss are many. The following are some of the reasons why hair loss occurs.

¨         Genetic condition. Male pattern baldness is a hereditary condition, and the gene stems from the maternal side of the family

¨         Vitamin and mineral deficiency. This could be due to poor nutrition, or poor absorption as a result of intestinal problems.

¨         Medication. Prolonged medication and prolonged ill health can affect the condition f one’s hair.

¨         Scalp problems. Untreated scalp problems such as severe dandruff and fungal infection

¨         Stress. Though stress is not the cause of hair loss, it could be a triggering factor.

¨         Hormonal imbalances. Women after delivery and menopause may experience hair loss due to the changes n hormones.

¨         Chemical burns. This is due to use of certain chemicals like hair straightening lotions.

As for the age factor, hair loss can occur at any age. Unfortunately for cases of male pattern baldness, they appear to be happening as early as 16 years old. However, certain types of hair loss, such as alopecia areata and alopecia totalis, can occur to those between the ages of four to the forties.

“Male pattern baldness, if left untreated, can increase further hair loss”, says Dr. Ong “The loss in men are change of climate, drastic change in diet, infection (locally or systemically), and the third phase of the normal hair cycle. For women, the factors that increase hair loss are usually hormone imbalance and iron deficiency due to pregnancies and menopause”

When it comes to treatment for hair loss, it is always better to seek treatment in the early stage, when there are signs of thinning hair. People should not feel shy about seeking professional help to improve their looks

“There are various treatments available in the market but I’m happy to say that Bioscor has a Hair Regrowth Programme, which encourage a natural regrowth that we have been using very successfully for the last 12 years,” says Dr Ong

The treatment for hair loss varies in each individual, depending on the type of hair loss. Among the treatments used are physical, biochemical and medical treatment. As for the Bioscor hair treatment, it basically works by unblocking hair follicles. The lotions supply nutrients to the hair root system and help to increase it’s circulation. With the Bioscor Hair Programme, significant results may be visible within three months, but more severe cases may take up to six months

After all, Dr Ong fully understand the anxiety of hair loss, having experienced hair loss himself at the age of 19. In his quest for a solution to his hair problem, at the age of 44, he discovered he could regrow some of his hair and that has led to the Bioscor Hair Programme.