Does having less hair in whorls really mean you are bald?

Many people think that having less hair in the whorls means being bald. In fact, the bald patients we see in life have a large bald area on the top of the head, and the hair starts to fall out from the whorls, falling in circles. However, for some people, the whorls are more obvious. Hair does not grow in this part. As long as it does not expand and stays in this place, there is no need to worry too much. This is a very common physiological characteristic.

Symptoms of baldness

Early symptoms : Degeneration occurs in the lower part of the hair plate sheath in the connective tissue of the hair follicle, accompanied by perivascular alkaliphilic changes. The hair follicles gradually shrink and become smaller, and are finally replaced by vellus hair. Finally, many vellus hairs and hair follicles disappear, and the hair follicles gradually leave behind a bundle of hardened glass fiber-like connective tissue.

Late-stage symptoms : The growth phase of hair follicles in the hair loss area is shortened, the percentage of follicles in the resting phase increases, the hair becomes loose and easy to fall off, and the epidermis becomes thin. The epidermis suddenly becomes flat, and the capillary plexus under the epidermis almost disappears.

Male baldness mainly occurs in the forehead, the front edge of the hair, and especially the receding hairline on both sides of the forehead. As a result, the forehead becomes higher, especially the temples, extending upward and backward. As the disease gradually worsens, the top of the head becomes completely bald, with only the occipital region and the temporal regions on both sides retaining some hair. The scalp in the area of ​​hair loss is smooth, with fine vellus hairs visible. There are no subjective symptoms or only slight itching.

The form of baldness and the speed of hair loss vary from patient to patient, but most have a slow course and may be accompanied by sebum secretion. Some milder patients only experience hair loss at the temples, with sparse hair on the top of the head.

Female baldness is rare and mild. Generally, hair loss is diffuse, especially on the top of the head. The hair falls out gradually, but not completely. There is little hair loss at the temples. Hair becomes limp and loses its luster. The affected area of ​​the scalp becomes thinner and may feel burning, itchy or painful. It will be difficult to completely grow new hair afterwards.

There are many reasons for hair loss, including genetics, endocrine, mental stress, etc., which may lead to hair loss and baldness. Androgenic alopecia is also called "baldness". The cause of this hair loss is related to the metabolite of male hormones, dihydrotestosterone DHT, and is an incurable type of hair loss. Hair loss starts from the forehead first, and it often happens in male friends who engage in mental work, and their ages are usually between 20 and 30 years old. The hair loss starts from the forehead and gradually spreads to the top and sides of the head. The hairline begins to move backwards and the forehead becomes higher. As age increases, the hair loss becomes more serious, the hair gradually becomes sparse, and the scalp is gradually exposed. The root cause is that the hair on the forehead and top of the head contains androgen receptors, which combine with the androgen in the body, causing hair follicles to atrophy and necrosis, resulting in hair loss.

You can massage your scalp with your fingers to promote blood circulation, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid spicy, greasy and other irritating foods. Try not to stay up late. Eat more black sesame, walnut kernels and other nuts. Choose a neutral or weakly acidic shampoo. If hair loss is severe, you can choose hair transplantation. For hair transplantation, you must choose a regular, qualified large hospital to ensure the final effect and avoid causing harm to the body. The things to note when dealing with male hair loss are to keep a happy mood and a cheerful spirit. Eat a healthy diet and don't stay up late. Do not eat too much animal food, live a regular life, and adjust gastrointestinal function. Control the number of times you wash your hair. Generally, it is sufficient to use it twice a week. The thing to note for male hair loss is that you should choose a shampoo that has good cleaning effect and low irritation. If hair loss is caused by skin diseases on the head that damage hair follicles, you should go to the hair department of a hospital and receive active treatment. be patient. Hair growth is a slow process, generally taking 3 to 6 months or longer. Therefore, patients must cooperate with the doctor's treatment and persevere in order to achieve satisfactory results.

In addition to hair loss caused by certain diseases or drugs, the main cause of baldness is excessive hormone secretion in the body. If the secretion of male hormones is too strong, too much oil will be secreted on the back, chest, and especially on the face and top of the head. When the pores on the top of the head are clogged with oil, the nutrient supply to the hair will be hindered, eventually leading to gradual hair loss and finally baldness.