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Physiotherapeutic treatment of hair loss in women
Last reviewed: 16.10.2021
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The problem of alopecia requires a comprehensive therapeutic approach. In addition to traditional medicamentous and uhodovyh funds, to restore the health of hair and enhance their growth is recommended to use methods of physiotherapy.
Physiotherapy treatment is suitable for patients of any age, has no side effects, it goes well with other medical procedures. Provides local improvement in nutrition of problem areas of the skin and has a lasting effect after the termination of the course of therapy.
For the treatment of alopecia use such physioprocedures:
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, participate in the division of new cells. The current improves the microcirculation of the skin and increases blood flow. Galvanization is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, with dermatological and oncological diseases.
This is the introduction under the skin of medicinal components under the action of a constant electric current. The drugs administered are more effective than conventional methods of administration. To stimulate the flow of the scalp and prevent alopecia, you can use cocktails from several medicinal substances at the same time. This technique eliminates itching and improves the condition of the hair. Electrophoresis is not used for damage to the scalp and inflammatory diseases.
The scalp is exposed to alternating current of high frequency. This improves nutrition of the follicles and microcirculation in the areas of alopecia. Increases the permeability of the vessels and relaxes the muscles. The technique is contraindicated in dermatitis and tumor lesions of the body.
- Electrostimulation
This method is based on CNS stimulation using a constant pulsed current. This leads to the release into the blood of enzymes and biologically active components that participate in the regulation of the endocrine system and metabolic processes. Physiotherapy improves trophic tissue and cell division, has a general strengthening effect on the body. The method is contraindicated for dermatitis and eczema, during pregnancy and head skin tumors.
To influence the skin and follicles use two types of radiation:
- Infrared - is directed to the collar zone of the cervical region, since this area is responsible for the formation of new cells. Improves the flow of blood and nutrition of tissues, stimulates the appearance of new hairs.
- Ultraviolet - destroys pathogenic microorganisms and stops the loss of strands. It warms the skin and dilates the blood vessels. Due to this, the secretion of the sebaceous glands is increased, minor damage and skin irritations are restored.
Laser treatment is contraindicated for patients with epilepsy, dermatitis, neoplastic diseases, blood pathologies and photosensitivity.
The bald patches are exposed to liquid nitrogen. Low temperatures increase local blood circulation and nourishment of tissues. The method is not applicable for patients with vascular diseases, epilepsy and hypertension.
- Massage
It is carried out for the scalp and neck area of the neck. Manual / hardware effect improves microcirculation and nutrition of tissues, increases blood flow. Thanks to this, metabolic processes are accelerated. Massage is prohibited for inflammatory and fungal lesions, head skin damage, hypertension.
The type of physiotherapy procedures and the duration of their application are determined by the trichologist. Very often the course of treatment consists of several procedures performed in a certain sequence. Timely and correctly chosen physiotherapy treatment allows to achieve positive results with female hair loss.
Darsonval in the case of baldness in women
One of the most popular physiotherapy procedures for treating alopecia is darsonvalization. It is carried out with the help of a special apparatus - darsonval, which has several attachments and works by affecting the tissues of the current discharge. 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 the rejuvenation of cells and increases their elasticity, improves the permeability of the vascular walls.
Darsonval works in two modes:
- Contact (quiet) discharge - normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands, makes the skin supple. Activates the growth of follicles.
- Non-contact (spark) discharge - the impact of the device on the tissue is carried out 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, hematoma and anesthesia.
The main indications for physiotherapy are:
- Intensive hair loss in the postpartum period.
- Hair loss due to weakness and fragility of the curls.
- Alopecia of any type.
- Deceleration of hair growth.
- Seboraya.
- Increased fat content of the skin.
Darsonvalization is effective in seasonal and stress-induced hairdress changes. The hardware technique triggers processes in the hair follicles, strengthens the local circulation and stimulates cellular processes. Follicles begin to divide, improving the growth of strands.
Contraindications:
- Any type of bleeding (the apparatus increases the intensity of blood flow).
- Violation of blood clotting.
- Pregnancy (increases the uterine tone).
- Oncological diseases.
- The presence of electronic implants in the body.
Regular use of darsonval prolongs the activity of bulbs, contributing to an increase in the density of hair. The use of the device in the fight against alopecia makes it possible to achieve such results:
- Decrease in secretion of sebaceous glands and reduction of fat content of ringlets.
- Treatment of dandruff.
- Improve nutrition of follicles due to the widening of blood vessels and resorption of lymphocytic infiltrates.
- Saturation of the follicles and skin with oxygen.
- Activation of the hair growth phase.
Darsonval does not cause painful sensations, but some women note a slight tingling sensation. The procedure should be carried out only for medical purposes. Darsonvalization against baldness is especially effective in combination with therapeutic masks, sprays, lotions and other professional means for the care of curls.
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