Hair Loss Treatment

What causes hair loss?

Hair loss can occur in various patterns, like a horseshoe pattern or a bald spot on the crown of your head. Many people experience hair loss in no particular pattern as hair from the scalp seems to fall out from all over. Hereditary hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), which affects both men and women, is the most common cause worldwide. 

No matter how you’re losing your hair, or how much hair you’re losing, the team at Dermatology Associates can offer insight into the causes or triggers of your hair loss. Aside from androgenetic alopecia, hair loss comes from:

• Age
• Cancer treatments
• Autoimmune hair loss (alopecia areata)
• Major stress or illnesses
• Hair care and traction
• Hormone imbalances
• Vitamin deficiencies
• Scalp infections
• Certain hairstyles and harsh products

The team at Dermatology Associates explores every possible cause to find out why your hair is thinning or falling out so they can treat your hair loss accordingly. 

How is hair loss diagnosed?

Diagnosing hair loss can be challenging, but a few helpful tactics dermatologists use can narrow down the cause. They review your medical history for any conditions or occurrences that cause your hair to fall out. 

The team also looks at the pattern of your hair loss as some types of hair loss have common patterns, like male-pattern baldness. The team also examines your scalp and tests the integrity of your hair by gently pulling on a few strands. 

Sometimes further testing, like a blood test or scalp biopsy, is necessary for diagnosing or ruling out possible causes of hair loss. 

How is hair loss treated?

Some hair loss causes are more treatable than others. Treating the underlying condition causing your hair loss sometimes results in hair growth restoration. In other cases, you must stimulate hair growth with personalized treatments. 

If your hair doesn’t grow back on its own, your dermatologist might recommend:

• Minoxidil (Rogaine®)
• Finasteride (Propecia®)
• Microneedling
• Laser treatments
• Hair transplant surgery
• Scalp injections
• Vitamins and supplements

If your hair loss comes from dietary factors, medication, or the way you style your hair, the Dermatology Associates team might advise you to make the necessary changes to your routine. 

Call Dermatology Associates or schedule an appointment online for personalized hair loss evaluations and treatments today.