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Frequently asked questions
How much does a visit to the doctor cost?
If you are privately insured, you can submit the costs for the TeleClinic treatment to your insurance company for reimbursement as usual. If you have statutory health insurance, you can use TeleClinic for this treatment as a self-payer from €18.30 according to the scale of fees for doctors.
Which medication will I be prescribed?
Doctors can issue a prescription for almost any approved medication. Based on the information you provide in our medical questionnaire, your doctor will select the most suitable medication for you.
Where can I redeem my prescription?
Once the doctor has issued the electronic prescription for you, you can redeem it directly using the app. You can choose an online pharmacy to deliver to your home or visit a local pharmacy. Your prescription is, of course, available via the gematik e-prescription app or the electronic health card (eGK).
Do I need to speak to a doctor?
No, a doctor will check your details in our questionnaire and issue your prescription if you are suitable.
If you would like a personal consultation, you always have the option to speak to a doctor via video in advance.
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To protect the security of your data during transmission, we use state-of-the-art encryption methods (e.g. SSL) via https. Furthermore, your data is protected against loss by regular backups of our German servers.
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Hair loss guide
Abstract
Experts speak of pathological hair loss when more than 100 hairs are lost every day.
It manifests itself in various forms and can be temporary or irreversible.
Diagnosis is based on hair, skin or blood tests.
Depending on the type of hair loss, there are some medicinal therapy methods.
Definition
Human scalp hair grows back permanently. On average, a hair on the head grows for around six years before it dies and falls out. After that, a new hair grows back from the hair root. A person loses an average of 100 hairs per day. If hair loss significantly exceeds this number, it is referred to as pathological hair loss.
If the affected scalp hairs fall out together with the roots, they do not grow back. The hair becomes sparse or bald patches of skin develop. The overarching technical term for excessive hair loss is “effluvium”.
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Causes
Hair loss can be caused by hormonal changes, primary illnesses or as a side effect of medical procedures. Doctors differentiate between endogenous and external triggers.
In addition to causes such as drug intolerance when taking medication, psychological factors and deficiencies due to an unbalanced diet can also harbor risks. Hair loss can also be caused by mechanical factors.
Risk factors
The probability of developing age-related hair loss is 80 percent higher in men than in women (50 percent). The predisposition is hereditary.
People who are being treated with cytostatics (cancer drugs) and radiation are often affected. Such drugs inhibit cell growth, including that of the hair. A lack of hygiene and over-stressing also damage healthy hair. This includes, for example, aggressive soaps and shampoos or overly tight (plaited) hairstyles.
Symptoms
You will mainly notice the condition when washing or combing your hair, when a noticeable amount of hair falls out. Over time, the hair becomes thinner and the scalp clearly stands out. Complete baldness can occur in some cases. There are different types of hair loss:
Technical term
Symptom
Trigger
Androgenetic hair loss (alopecia androgenetica)
Increased hair loss that gradually spreads
Hormonal changes In old age, less common in young men or women before the menopause
“Circular hair loss” (alopecia areata)
Sharply defined hair loss of the head or beard hair, less frequently in body hair
Autoimmune disease or skin infections in which the areas around the hair follicles become inflamed
Diffuse hair loss (alopecia)
Affects the entire head of hair; women are more frequently affected than men
Various causes, including hormonal or medicinal triggers and primary diseases:
A hair loss disorder can be permanent or reversible. In both cases, hair loss usually starts gradually and increases until the trigger is either eliminated and subsides or stops on its own.
Reversible hair loss: Although the hair falls out, the hair follicles are not permanently damaged. Hair growth is merely inhibited. Reversible effluvium has a variety of causes. If these triggers are only temporary and subside after a while, the hair will soon grow back normally. Hair loss begins unspecifically and gradually and is therefore usually only noticed after a delay. As a rule, the entire head of hair is affected and the damage is not localized. However, there are also spontaneous healings of circular hair loss. In this case, the course of the underlying disease determines the regeneration of the hair.
Irreversible hair loss such as androgenetic effluvium begins in men from the “receding hairline” or at the back of the head. In women, the hair becomes thinner from the middle parting.
Diagnosis
The first point of contact for hair loss is your family doctor, who may give you a referral to a dermatologist or endocrinologist. Doctors have various methods at their disposal to track down the cause of the condition.
The doctor will first clarify the possible causes of the hair loss in a patient consultation. Further diagnostic steps include recording the daily hair loss by simple counting:
Examination of the consistency of the hair and its anchoring in the scalp
Checking the scalp for inflammation
Analysis of blood values
Trichogram, the microscopic or computer-assisted hair root examination
Scalp biopsy of a tissue sample of the skin including hair
Treatment
Depending on the type of clinical picture diagnosed, the doctor can initiate various therapies:
In the case of androgenetic hair loss , topical tinctures with the active ingredients minoxidil or alfatradiol or hormone preparations stimulate hair growth again.
Diffuse hair loss can also be alleviated with these remedies. In addition, deficiency symptoms should be remedied through a change in diet or dietary supplements and the primary disease treated.
Circular hair loss as an inflammatory disease is treated with cortisone. Alternatively, drug-based autoimmune therapy promises success.
Prevention
Basically, you can counteract non-genetic hair loss or hair loss caused by primary diseases with a balanced diet. Ingredients such as the following are beneficial for hair growth:
Iron
Biotin
Calcium
L-cystine
Thiamine nitrate
Extracts from birch leaves and millet
Also try to avoid risk factors such as stress or UV radiation. Habits such as smoking or frequent hair coloring can promote hair loss. Special shampoos with caffeine or birch extract strengthen the hair.
When do I need to see a doctor if I have hair loss?
If you notice that you are losing a noticeable amount of hair or areas of your scalp and beard are thinning, you should consult a doctor to find out the cause. If detected early, many forms of hair loss can be treated and underlying, hidden diseases can be treated.
Questions and answers
Can I get a sick note for hair loss?
Sick leave due to hair loss itself is not common. If the effluvium manifests itself as a symptom of a primary illness, sick leave due to this is conceivable on a case-by-case basis.
Why does hair loss occur during pregnancy?
Fluctuations in the hormonal balance of pregnant women can affect the supply of hair follicles and lead to temporary hair loss. For this very reason, hair loss is a common side effect of thepill.
How is hair loss inherited?
It used to be widely believed that hair loss was only inherited from the father’s side. More recent research proves the opposite. Many of the genes responsible for the predisposition to hair loss are located on the X chromosomes and are therefore passed on by both parents.
How TeleClinic can help
In the case of hair loss, a timely visit to the doctor can provide clarity and, if necessary, indicate treatment options. Hair loss can have various causes and manifestations, which can be quickly clarified using a questionnaire. Depending on the cause, the right medication can provide a quick remedy. You will receive your prescription directly via the app and can redeem it at a pharmacy near you or have your medication delivered to your home.
This TeleClinic guide has been written by our medical editors in accordance with the highest scientific standards. The articles are intended to provide you with initial information on various topics and cannot replace a medical diagnosis. Experienced doctors will be happy to provide you with further advice in an online consultation.
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Request a doctor’s appointment, prescription, and sick note in just a few clicks via the app. Issuance is at the doctor’s discretion via video consultation.
Consultation with a doctor, prescription (including health insurance prescription, private prescription, referral prescription) and sick note in minutes via app.
