A thick, luxurious head of hair is associated with youth and vitality. When hair loss begins, it is a blow to your self-confidence. There are a range of factors which can contribute to the onset of thinning hair, including genetics. Some types of hair loss will affect the growth patterns of the hair all over your body.
What is Hair Loss?
When you begin to lose your hair, this is referred to as male- or female-pattern baldness. Since your hair is so closely tied to your personal identity and appearance, suffering from hair loss can be a harsh blow to your feelings of confidence in your appearance.
What Causes Hair Loss?
The most common cause of hair loss is genetics. While it isn’t entirely clear why some hair follicles have a longer lifecycle than others, hair loss can be caused by:
Hormones
Stress
Fungal skin infections like ringworm
Drugs including those used to treat cancer, depression, or high blood pressure
Autoimmune diseases
Dietary issues including eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa
There are several methods that can successfully treat male- and female-pattern baldness. In cases where hair loss is caused by medication, diet, or illness, the condition may resolve over time. Hair loss treatments include over-the-counter medications and treatments such as Rogaine, or prescription Propecia, approved for the treatment of hair loss in men (but must not be handled by women), and several other medications. Hair transplant surgery may be an excellent way to restore healthy hair growth in thinning areas. Laser therapy or PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections have also been found to be effective in restoring healthier hair growth in some patients.
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At Piedmont Plastic Surgery & Dermatology, we recognize there is now a “new” normal, and we want you to know we’re here for you.
We are offering all services and procedures but now with enhanced safety precautions.
MASKS ARE NOW OPTIONAL AT OUR OFFICES.
Our procedure rooms are fully decontaminated between procedures and all staff have sufficient PPE protection. If you choose, you can also wait in your car until we’re ready to see you. Please call to inquire about a telemedicine visit, available at some of our offices. You can trust in our board-certified physicians and staff to ensure that your safety is our top concern.
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