Let's Talk About Hair Loss
HAIR LOSS IS COMMON. PERSONALIZED TREATMENT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE.
Are you noticing excessive hair in your brush, thinning around your temples, a widening part, a receding hairline, or reduced volume that doesn't seem to improve? If so, it may be time for a professional evaluation.
During National Hair Loss Awareness Month, we're helping raise awareness that hair loss affects millions of women and men of all ages. While it can be frustrating and emotional, the good news is that many forms of hair loss can be treated successfully when the underlying cause is identified early.
At SKN Dermatology, our board-certified dermatologists take a personalized approach, using advanced diagnostics and evidence-based treatments to help patients restore healthier, fuller-looking hair.
In this blog, we'll explore:
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The most common causes of hair loss
Types of hair loss
Treatment options, from vitamin supplements, to prescription therapies, and advanced in-office procedures
Hair loss doesn't have to be something you simply accept. With the right diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan, many patients can slow progression, improve hair density, and regain confidence. Let's take a closer look.
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Clinically formulated ingredients help nourish hair follicles to promote healthier, fuller-looking hair.
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Helps reduce breakage while supporting stronger, more resilient strands. Consistent use helps encourage thicker, fuller-looking hair over time.
Science Backed Ingredients
Carefully selected ingredients work together to support long-term hair and scalp health.
HAIR LOSS ISN'T ONE CONDITION
Hair thinning can result from many different factors and can be difficult to determine as there are often multiple factors contributing.
The most common causes include:
Genetics and family history
Hormonal changes
Including aging, menopause, and thyroid disorders.
Physical or mental stress on the body
Including childbirth, illness, surgery, and emotional stressors.
Nutritional deficiencies
Including iron, vitamin D, and zinc.
Medications
Autoimmune conditions affecting the scalp
Because every patient's story is different, and often there are multiple different causes contributing the the hair loss, treatment begins with understanding why hair loss is happening—not simply treating the symptoms.
TYPES OF HAIR LOSS
Telogen Effluvium
Sudden diffuse increase in hair shedding 2–3 months after a physical or psychological stressor. Telogen Effluvium is caused by premature transition of hair follicles from the growth phase into the resting phase which causes more than the usual number of hairs to start shedding.
Triggers:
Childbirth
Illness (COVID, or high fever)
Surgery
Major weight loss including GLP-1
Lab abnormalities including Iron or Vitamin D deficiency, and thyroid dysfunction
Medications
Prognosis & Treatment:
Often resolves without treatment in 6–12 months
Treat any underlying triggers or nutritional deficiencies
Treatment with vitamin supplements and topical or oral medications if prolonged
Androgenetic Alopecia
Gradual, localized, and progressive hair thinning over a span of years. Caused by androgen hormone sensitivity in a genetically predisposed person.
Male Pattern Hair Loss: Androgen hormones bind to receptors in hair follicles causing the follicles to miniaturize and have a shortened growth phase.
Features:
Receding hairline
Thinning on the top of the scalp
Female Pattern Hair Loss: Androgen sensitivity and progressive miniaturization of hair follicles, however it usually occurs later in life closer to menopause as estrogen levels decrease.
Features:
Thinning on the front and top of the scalp with preservation of the frontal hairline (no recession)
Widening of the part
Prognosis and Treatment:
Androgenetic Alopecia is progressive and needs treatment to stop worsening and increase regrowth.
Treatment with vitamin supplements, topical, and oral medications and PRP.
Androgenetic Alopecia
Gradual, localized, and progressive hair thinning over a span of years. Caused by androgen hormone sensitivity in a genetically predisposed person.
Male Pattern Hair Loss: Androgen hormones bind to receptors in hair follicles causing the follicles to miniaturize and have a shortened growth phase.
Features:
Receding hairline
Thinning on the top of the scalp
Female Pattern Hair Loss: Androgen sensitivity and progressive miniaturization of hair follicles, however it usually occurs later in life closer to menopause as estrogen levels decrease.
Features:
Thinning on the front and top of the scalp with preservation of the frontal hairline (no recession)
Widening of the part
Prognosis and Treatment:
Androgenetic Alopecia is progressive and needs treatment to stop worsening and increase regrowth.
Treatment with vitamin supplements, topical, and oral medications and PRP.
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR HAIR LOSS
The earlier you start treatment, the more options you have. There is no single treatment that works for everyone. Our providers often combine multiple therapies to achieve the best results.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Scalp Injections
In-office procedure
3 Step Process: blood draw, spin the blood to retrieve the PRP portion, and inject it into the scalp.
3-4 treatments performed over 4-6 months.
Harnesses your body's own growth factors to stimulate dormant follicles to regrow.
PRP is an excellent option for many patients experiencing early to moderate hair thinning and can be combined with other therapies for enhanced results.
Vitamin Supplementation
Xtressé™, Nutrafol, or Viviscal Professional
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Prescription Treatments
Finasteride
Works by blocking the conversion of Testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the scalp.
Prevents further hair thinning, so it is important to start when hair loss begins.
Prescription oral and topical formulations.
Minoxidil
Works by improving oxygen, nutrient, and growth factor delivery to the hair follicle.
Increases new hair growth.
Over-the-counter topical in 2.5% and 5% formulations.
Prescription topical in 7% and combined with Finasteride and other topicals medications to increase effectiveness.
Prescription oral available with great results in regrowth of hair.
WE'RE HERE TO HELP!
Schedule a hair loss consultation with one of our board-certified dermatologists and take the first step toward healthier hair.