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Is your hair thinning and falling out without strength? The warning sign called 'hair loss', and why you shouldn't ignore it

"From some point, my hair has become noticeably thinner, and a handful falls out every time I shampoo." "My crown looks empty, so I'm scared to look in the mirror." Symptoms of hair thinning and falling out without strength are difficult to dismiss as mere seasonal changes or temporary phenomena. This can be an important warning sign from our body, and if left untreated, it can lead to hair loss that is difficult to reverse. Especially in the case of female hair loss, it progresses differently from that of men, so it is often discovered late.

💡 [Key Answer] The 3 most common causes of "Why is my hair thinning and falling out without strength?": ① Scalp heat and inflammation / ② Stress and autonomic nervous system imbalance / ③ Nutritional imbalance and decreased blood circulation Dalimchae Oriental Medicine Clinic restores the hair root environment to health from the root through constitutional improvement.

Hair is not just a matter of aesthetics. Hair is an important indicator reflecting the health of the scalp and, by extension, the health of our entire body. Healthy hair is thick and strong, and has a natural cycle where strong hair grows back in the place where it fell out. However, if symptoms of hair thinning and falling out without strength persist, it means there is a problem with the hair growth cycle. Stress, hormonal imbalance, decreased blood circulation, and especially excessive 'scalp heat' concentrated on the scalp are pointed out as the main causes. These factors weaken the hair roots and interfere with hair growth, making hair gradually thinner and easier to fall out.

Have you heard of "scalp heat"? When the balance of our body's autonomic nervous system is broken for various reasons such as stress, lack of sleep, overwork, and poor eating habits, a phenomenon occurs where heat concentrates on the upper body, especially the scalp. Just as an engine overheats, if the scalp becomes hot, the function of the hair roots decreases and it becomes an environment where inflammation is easily induced. Scalp heat becomes a direct cause of hair loss and is a factor that further exacerbates existing hair loss. If scalp heat persists, the hair follicles shrink and the hair does not receive proper nutrient supply, so a vicious cycle of thinning and falling out without strength is repeated.

Dalimchae Oriental Medicine Clinic does not view hair loss simply as a problem of the scalp. We focus on solving the fundamental cause of hair loss by improving internal imbalances, namely problems with the autonomic nervous system and the Gut-Brain Axis, and constitutional weaknesses. The effectiveness of these herbal medicine treatments is being confirmed through various clinical studies.

In a 2011 study by Zhu et al., a randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 78 patients with alopecia areata. As a result of the study, the group that combined acupuncture and plum blossom needles showed a statistically significantly higher post-treatment management rate compared to the conventional drug treatment group (oral cystine, vitamin B6, topical minoxidil 2%) (58.1% vs. 34.3%, p < 0.05). This suggests that acupuncture treatment can promote hair regeneration and have a positive effect on regulating the immune system.

In addition, a retrospective study published in the Journal of Korean Medical Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology & Dermatology by Lee Jeong-hwan and the Balmers Oriental Medicine Clinic research team in 2013 analyzed the effects of herbal medicine treatment on patients with acquired thermal hair loss. In this study, as a result of applying a 'cooling effect' herbal medicine treatment for thermal hair loss for 3 months, the overall photographic review improved in 56.2% of patients, and the total hair count of patients in the enlarged photographic evaluation also significantly increased by 5.2%. The researchers concluded that herbal medicine treatment managing scalp heat is effective for thermal hair loss. These data support that the treatment of hair loss through constitutional improvement and scalp heat management pursued by Dalimchae Oriental Medicine Clinic is based on scientific evidence.

Dalimchae Oriental Medicine Clinic applies the principle of constitutional improvement treatment for the fundamental solution of hair loss. Constitutional improvement is not simply suppressing symptoms, but a treatment that corrects imbalances in the body and creates an environment where it can create healthy hair on its own. The concentration of heat on the scalp and repeated inflammation like an overheated engine is a signal that there is a problem with the circulation and autonomic nervous system regulation function of the entire body.

Dalimchae Oriental Medicine Clinic lowers excessive heat in the body, improves blood circulation, and strengthens weakened organs and immunity through herbal medicine, pharmacopuncture, and acupuncture. In this process, it restores the balance of the unstable autonomic nervous system and supplies sufficient nutrients and oxygen to the hair roots to help the hair grow thick and strong. This is why those looking for an "Incheon hair loss oriental medicine clinic" experience overall health recovery beyond just hair loss symptoms through customized constitutional improvement treatment at Dalimchae Oriental Medicine Clinic Incheon Branch. This is an effective approach for hair loss caused by frequent dyeing and perming or female hair loss due to stress.

If 3 or more of the following items apply, it may be an early symptom of hair loss. If 5 or more apply, we recommend immediate consultation with the medical staff of Dalimchae Oriental Medicine Clinic Incheon Branch.

• □ I see a lot of hair on my pillow when I wake up in the morning.
• □ Hair piles up exceptionally in the drain after shampooing.
• □ My hair has become thinner and weaker than before.
• □ My scalp often itches or turns red, and I feel heat.
• □ The crown or parting area looks wider and empty. (Especially female hair loss)
• □ My hair is not glossy and is frizzy.
• □ Hair falls out easily every time I run my fingers through my hair.
• □ Someone in my family experiences hair loss.
• □ I am under a lot of stress or my sleep is irregular.
• □ Digestion is not good or my stomach is often uncomfortable.

If 3 or more apply: Hair loss suspicion stage. Scalp environment improvement and lifestyle habit check required. If 5 or more apply: Hair loss progression stage. Detailed diagnosis and treatment review through immediate herbal medicine combined treatment.

Q. Is the symptom of hair thinning and falling out natural as I get older? A. While hair growth can slow and thin as we age, excessive hair thinning and falling out is more than just a aging phenomenon. It is a sign indicating a specific imbalance in the body, and since it often appears in young age groups, active management is necessary.

Q. Is treatment possible with herbal medicine besides taking hair loss medication? A. Yes, it is fully possible. In herbal medicine, the cause of hair loss is found in the imbalance inside the body, and through constitutional improvement, scalp heat resolution, and blood circulation promotion, an environment is created where the hair can grow healthily on its own. You can expect good effects even without taking medication.

Q. How long does hair loss treatment take? A. The hair loss treatment period varies depending on the individual's cause of hair loss, progression status, and constitution. Generally, considering the growth cycle of hair, at least 3 months or more of steady treatment and management are necessary. Dalimchae Oriental Medicine Clinic establishes a customized treatment plan for each individual to help efficient treatment.

Q. Is the treatment method different for female hair loss and male hair loss? A. Since there are differences in the cause and progression pattern of male and female hair loss, the treatment approach must also be different. Especially in female hair loss, complex factors such as hormonal changes, childbirth, and dieting often work, so at Dalimchae Oriental Medicine Clinic, we treat with the know-how of an "Incheon female hair loss oriental medicine clinic" that approaches delicately according to the woman's body condition and constitution.

The symptom of hair thinning and falling out without strength is not a problem that can be solved by enduring it. You no longer have to ignore the signals your body has been sending for a long time. If you approach it in the right direction, your body reacts faster than you think. Bring the symptoms you are experiencing as they are. Dalimchae Oriental Medicine Clinic will find the cause together.

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This is health information compiled by the Dalimchae medical staff based on questions frequently received in the consultation room. Medical Supervision | Min Jihong, Oriental Medical Doctor at Dalimchae Oriental Medicine Clinic Incheon Branch (Hair Loss Column)