Everyone loses hair. It is normal to lose about 50-100 hairs every day. If you see bald patches or lots of thinning, you may be experiencing hair loss. Show There are many causes of hair loss. Women may notice hair loss after giving birth. People under a lot of stress can see noticeable hair loss. Some diseases and medical treatments can cause hair loss. The most common cause of hair loss is a medical condition called hereditary hair loss. About 80 million men and women in the United States have this type of hair loss. Other names for this type of hair loss are:
Luckily, most causes of hair loss can be stopped or treated. Anyone troubled by hair loss should see their Gardens Dermatology provider. Our providers specialize in treating your skin, hair, and nails. Who experiences hair loss? Millions of people experience hair loss. Some people see their hair re-grow without doing anything. Others need treatment for their hair to re-grow. Sometimes, hair will not re-grow. To find out what is possible, you should see your provider, we specialize in treating diseases that affect the skin, hair, and nails. What causes hair loss? The reasons for hair loss are many. When hair loss begins suddenly, the cause may be due to illness, diet, medicine, or childbirth. If hair loss is gradual and becomes more noticeable with each passing year, a person may have hereditary hair loss. Certain hair care practices also can cause noticeable hair loss. The following describes some of the many things that cause hair loss: Hair disorders
Disease
Hormones and stress
Dieting and poor nutrition
Medicine Some prescription medicines can cause hair loss. These include:
Hair care Your hairstyle and even some of the products you use on your hair can cause hair loss.
Hairstyles Years of wearing hair in a style that pulls on the hair such as a ponytail, cornrows, or braids can cause a type of hair loss known as traction alopecia. Improper washing, drying, and combing practices often cause the hair to break:
For many people, hair is more elastic when wet. This means it breaks off more easily than dry hair. When hair breakage occurs, the hair appears shaggy or too thin. For people who are of African descent, their hair is not more elastic when wet. How do we diagnose hair loss? Because so many things can cause hair loss, a dermatologist acts like a detective. Your Gardens Dermatology provider may begin by asking questions. We will want to know whether the hair loss happened suddenly or gradually. Knowing this helps to eliminate causes. We will also ask what medicines you take, what allergies you have, and whether you have been dieting. It is important to give the dermatologist accurate information. Like a murder mystery, the slightest clue can solve the case. Women may be asked about their periods, pregnancies, and menopause. Your provider also will carefully look at your scalp and hair. During an exam, we may pull on your hair. Sometimes your provider needs to pull out a hair to get the necessary evidence. And sometimes needs to look at the hair on the rest of your body to see whether there is too little or too much hair in other areas. Sometimes the evidence lies in your scalp. It may be necessary to remove a small piece of the scalp. This is called a scalp biopsy. Your provider can quickly and safely perform a scalp biopsy during an office visit. A scalp biopsy can be essential to solving the case. Sometimes, a blood test is necessary. Because so many things can cause hair loss, it can take time to find the cause. You may need to make a few appointments. How do dermatologists treat hair loss? Just as there are many causes, there are many treatments for hair loss. Dermatologists recommend treating hair loss early. Early means before you lose a lot of hair. Hair loss is harder to treat when a person has a lot of hair loss. One or more of the following treatments may be part of your treatment plan. Treatment available without a prescription Pilaris Max hair shampoo for men is a US patented triple action, sulfate free shampoo that will leave your hair feeling softer and thicker. Minoxidil: This medicine is applied to the scalp. It can stop hairs from getting thinner and stimulate hair growth on the top of the scalp. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved minoxidil to treat hair loss. It is the only hair re-growth product approved for men and women. A dermatologist may combine minoxidil with another treatment. Laser devices: Brushes, combs, and other hand-held devices that emit laser light might stimulate hair growth. These devices might make hair look more youthful in some people. Because the FDA classifies these products as medical devices, the products do not undergo the rigorous testing that medicines undergo. The long-term effectiveness and safety for these devices are not known. Prescription medicine Finasteride: The FDA approved this medicine to treat men with hair loss. It comes in pill form and helps slow hair loss in most (about 88%) men. It helps stimulate hair re-growth in many (about 66%) men. Finasteride works by stopping the body from making a male hormone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Corticosteroid: If your hair loss is caused by inflammation in your body, your provider may inject a medicine called a corticosteroid into your scalp. This can help stop the inflammation that happens when a person has alopecia areata. A corticosteroid is different from an anabolic steroid.
Hair transplant: After getting a hair transplant, it takes time for the hair to grow. This photo was taken 7 months after this man's last treatment.** Procedures The type of procedure that your provider recommends will depend on how much hair you have lost. Once your Gardens Dermatology provider knows what is causing the hair loss, we can tell you what to expect. Sometimes hair loss does not need treatment. The hair will start to re-grow on its own. In some cases, changing what you do will stop the hair loss, allowing your hair to start re-growing. Sometimes treatment can restore hair. What type of dermatologist treats hair loss?Effective treatment for hair loss begins with finding the cause. To get an accurate diagnosis, it helps to see a board-certified dermatologist. These doctors have in-depth knowledge about the many causes of hair loss and experience treating the diverse causes.
How do you treat alopecia in black hair?What can I do about traction alopecia?. Ask your stylist to create looser braids or dreadlocks.. If you have braids, remove them after three months.. If you wear a weave or hair extensions, remove them after eight weeks.. If you have relaxed or dyed hair, make sure these treatments are applied by a professional.. Can dermatology help with hair loss?Dermatologists are the experts in diagnosing and treating hair loss. A dermatologist can tell you whether it's FPHR or something else that is causing your hair loss. Other causes of hair loss can look like FPHL, so it's important to rule out these causes.
Which doctor is best for hair loss treatment?A certified and well-experienced Dermatologist and/or Endocrinologist and/or Trichologist can treat Hair loss.
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