Can hair loss on the top of the head be reversed?

Written by Huang Ling Juan
Dermatology
Updated on January 09, 2025
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Generally, hair loss at the top of the head can be reversible. Sudden hair loss on the scalp may indicate alopecia areata, which typically has a clear boundary and reveals shiny patches of skin without pain or itching. This condition is often related to high mental stress and poor sleep. Treatment can include oral administration of Compound Glycyrrhizin Capsules and L-cysteine tablets, or a combination of traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment. Additionally, products like Yangxue Shengfa Capsules can be used, as well as topical solutions such as Minoxidil Solution or Compound Siyadan Hair Growth Solution, which can gradually restore hair. If the hair loss at the top of the head is androgenic alopecia, this usually requires combination with certain medications. For women, oral spironolactone can be used; for men, oral finasteride may be helpful. (Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can Poria cure hair loss?

Poria cocos (Fu Ling) is actually not very effective in treating hair loss because it primarily helps to expel dampness from the body, though it can provide some improvement and regulation. Therefore, if hair loss occurs, it is still necessary to promptly identify the underlying cause to better address the issue. Poria cocos is mainly used for its dampness-expelling properties, and the causes of hair loss can vary greatly, such as calcium deficiency, kidney deficiency, and bodily coldness, among others. If the hair loss is caused by bodily coldness, consuming Poria cocos can indeed have a beneficial effect. Additionally, eating foods like black sesame seeds or walnuts can also have a preventative effect against hair loss.

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Can kidney deficiency hair loss be cured?

In the case of hair loss due to kidney deficiency, it is treatable. As long as timely regulation and treatment are administered, a cure can be achieved. For mild cases, it generally takes about 15 to 30 days to see effective relief. However, severe kidney deficiency might require about three months of treatment. Therefore, it is essential to treat the condition promptly to avoid aggravating the situation, which could make it more difficult to cure. Initially, treatment with medications for kidney deficiency can provide timely and effective improvement. During the treatment period, one can also incorporate more leeks, goji berries, and Chinese yam into their diet. These foods can help treat kidney deficiency and achieve the purpose of alleviation.

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Will hair regrow after hair loss from scalp ringworm?

Scalp ringworm causes hair loss, and whether hair will regrow depends on the severity and specific type of scalp ringworm. There are generally four types of scalp ringworm: yellow ringworm, white ringworm, black dot ringworm, and kerion. White ringworm is primarily caused by infection from Microsporum canis, Microsporum gypsum, or Trichophyton violaceum. It is common in school-aged children, starting with small clustered papules that quickly expand outward into round or oval shapes covered with gray-white scale. Hair affected by white ringworm protrudes 2-4 millimeters above the scalp before breaking off. This type of ringworm does not destroy the hair follicles, so it does not cause permanent hair loss. After treatment, no scars are left, and hair can regrow in the affected area. Yellow ringworm, commonly known as bald ringworm, affects hair follicles and destroys them, leading to significant permanent hair loss and leaving behind atrophic scars. Hair will not regrow after healing from this type of ringworm. Black dot ringworm is now less common. It directly affects the hair follicles, characterized by hair breaking off shortly after emerging, leaving black dot-like stumps at the follicle openings. As this is a type of fungal infection, the prognosis includes localized hair loss and spot-like atrophic scars; hence, hair will not regrow in these areas. Kerion is a more severe outbreak where honeycomb-like pus pockets are formed at the follicle openings, allowing pus to be expressed. Triggering bacterial infections can also lead to abscesses. This type also destroys hair follicles, resulting in permanent hair loss and scarring, without regrowth of hair.

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Is hair greasy with kidney deficiency type hair loss?

Hair loss caused by kidney deficiency often presents with oily hair because during the hair loss process, problems occur in the subcutaneous hair follicles, causing the hair to become dry or necrotic. As a result, the hair does not grow well. It is recommended to use a suitable shampoo and wash the hair regularly to help improve the condition. Goji berries boiled in water can be applied to the hair to effectively prevent hair loss. Drinking tea made from these berries, or regularly consuming nuts like walnuts, almonds, and pine nuts, can also be very beneficial for the hair.

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Which is more likely to cause hair loss, Qi deficiency or blood deficiency?

Qi deficiency and blood deficiency generally speak, it is blood deficiency that is more likely to cause hair loss, but the two can also coexist. Therefore, whether it is qi deficiency or blood deficiency, it is necessary to regulate promptly. If there is hair loss, one can usually eat some walnuts and black sesame seeds, which can help prevent the symptoms of hair loss. You can also eat more foods that supplement qi and blood, such as donkey-hide gelatin and jujube, which have the function of regulating qi and blood and improving symptoms. If the condition is severe, it is still necessary to take medicines that supplement qi and blood in time to be effectively treated. Most importantly, do not stay up late, as staying up late will aggravate the condition.