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Physiotherapy treatment for hair loss in women

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Last reviewed: 03.07.2025
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The problem of alopecia requires a comprehensive treatment approach. In addition to traditional medications and care products, it is recommended to use physiotherapy methods to restore hair health and activate its growth.

Physiotherapy treatment is suitable for patients of any age, has no side effects, and combines well with other treatment procedures. Provides local improvement in the nutrition of problem areas of the skin and has a long-lasting effect after the end of the course of therapy.

The following physiotherapy procedures are used to treat alopecia:

The body is exposed to a low-voltage direct current. When passing through the skin, a thermal effect is synthesized. This promotes the formation of enzymes and biologically active components that regulate metabolic processes and participate in the division of new cells. The current improves skin microcirculation and increases blood flow. Galvanization is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, in dermatological and oncological diseases.

This is the introduction of medicinal components under the skin under the action of direct electric current. The introduced drugs are more effective in comparison with conventional methods of application. To stimulate blood flow in the scalp and prevent alopecia, cocktails of several medicinal substances can be used simultaneously. This method eliminates skin itching and improves the condition of the hair. Electrophoresis is not used in case of damage to the scalp and inflammatory diseases.

The scalp is exposed to high-frequency alternating current. This improves follicle nutrition and microcirculation in bald areas. The permeability of blood vessels increases and muscles relax. The method is contraindicated in cases of dermatitis and tumor lesions of the body.

  • Electrical stimulation

This method is based on stimulation of the central nervous system using a constant pulse current. This leads to the release of enzymes and biologically active components into the blood, which participate in the regulation of the endocrine system and metabolic processes. The physiotherapy procedure improves tissue trophism and cell division, and has a general strengthening effect on the body. The method is contraindicated in dermatitis and eczema, during pregnancy and scalp tumors.

To affect the skin and follicles, two types of radiation are used:

  1. Infrared – is aimed at the collar zone of the cervical region, since this area is responsible for the formation of new cells. Improves blood flow and tissue nutrition, stimulates the appearance of new hairs.
  2. Ultraviolet – destroys pathogenic microorganisms and stops hair loss. Warms the skin and dilates blood vessels. Due to this, the secretion of sebaceous glands increases, minor damage and skin irritations are restored.

Laser treatment is contraindicated for patients with epilepsy, dermatitis, tumors, blood pathologies and photosensitivity.

The bald spots are treated with liquid nitrogen. Low temperatures enhance local blood circulation and tissue nutrition. The method is not used for patients with vascular diseases, epilepsy and hypertension.

  • Massage

It is performed on the scalp and collar zone of the neck. Manual/hardware action improves microcirculation and tissue nutrition, increases blood flow. Due to this, metabolic processes are accelerated. Massage is prohibited in case of inflammatory and fungal lesions, damage to the scalp, hypertension.

The type of physiotherapy procedures and the duration of their use are determined by a trichologist. Very often, the course of treatment consists of several procedures performed in a certain sequence. Timely and correctly selected physiotherapy treatment allows you to achieve positive results in female baldness.

Darsonval for baldness in women

One of the most popular physical procedures for the treatment of alopecia is darsonvalization. It is carried out using a special device - darsonval, which has several attachments and works by affecting the tissues with an electric discharge. The action of the device is aimed at stimulating and normalizing metabolic processes at the cellular level, improving the chemical composition and microcirculation of the blood. This promotes cell rejuvenation and increases their elasticity, improves the permeability of the vascular walls.

Darsonval operates in two modes:

  1. Contact (silent) discharge – normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, makes the skin elastic. Activates the growth of follicles.
  2. Non-contact (spark) discharge – the device affects the tissue at a distance of a couple of millimeters from the skin. The charge densely ozonizes the air, causing a slight tingling. This mode is used to accelerate the healing of skin lesions, treat hematomas and relieve pain.

The main indications for physiotherapy are:

  • Intensive hair loss in the postpartum period.
  • Baldness due to weakness and brittleness of hair.
  • Alopecia of any type.
  • Slowing down of hair growth.
  • Seborrhea.
  • Increased oiliness of the skin.

Darsonvalization is effective for seasonal and stress-induced changes in hair. The hardware technique triggers processes in hair follicles, increases local blood circulation and stimulates cellular processes. Follicles begin to divide, improving hair growth.

Contraindications:

  • Any type of bleeding (the device increases the intensity of blood flow).
  • Blood clotting disorder.
  • Pregnancy (increases uterine tone).
  • Oncological diseases.
  • The presence of electronic implants in the body.

Regular use of darsonval prolongs the activity of the bulbs, helping to increase the thickness of the hair. Using the device in the fight against baldness allows you to achieve the following results:

  • Reduces sebum secretion and reduces hair oiliness.
  • Treatment of dandruff.
  • Improved nutrition of follicles due to dilation of blood vessels and resorption of lymphocytic infiltrates.
  • Saturation of follicles and skin with oxygen.
  • Activation of the hair growth phase.

Darsonval does not cause pain, but some women report a slight tingling sensation. The procedure should only be performed on doctor's orders. Darsonvalization against baldness is especially effective in combination with medical masks, sprays, lotions and other professional hair care products.

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