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Hair Loss

Hair loss, or alopecia, is a condition that affects many individuals, resulting in the partial or complete loss of hair from the scalp or other areas of the body. Hair loss can occur due to a variety of factors, including genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions, and environment factors. Understanding the underlying causes is essential for effective diagnosis and treatment.

While it is normal to shed between 50 and 100 hairs a day, hair loss can be an isolated problem or associated with another disease or condition. It can be temporary or permanent depending on the cause. Some clinical features to hair loss may include:

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1. Anagen Hair Loss

​Anagen hair is tapered or broken-off and is variable in duration. Anagen shedding is also known as anagen effluvium and can be caused by autoimmune disease, medication (especially cytotoxic/ chemotherapy drugs) or inherited or congenital condition. 

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2. Telogen Hair Loss

Has a bulb at the end (club hair) - temporary form of hair loss when significant number of hair follicles enter the resting phase (telogen) of the hair growth cycle. It can be triggered by stress, illness, hormonal changes (e.g., pregnancy), or nutritional deficiencies.​

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3. Androgenetic Alopecia (Pattern Hair Loss)

Pattern hair loss is due to genetic programming or hormonal influences and is characterized by a gradual thinning of hair. In men, it typically results in receding hairline and bald spots, while in women, it usually leads to overall thinning across the crown.​

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4. Scarring Alopecia

These are fewer common types of hair loss results from inflammation and scarring of the hair follicles. It can be caused by destructive inflammatory skin diseases, or trauma (e.g., injury, surgery), or infections (e.g., bacterial, fungal or viral). 

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​How can we help you?

Treatment for hair loss is greatly dependent on the underlying cause and may include:

  • Topical Treatments - Minoxidil is commonly used to stimulate hair growth in androgenic alopecia.

  • Oral Medication - Finasteride is prescribed for men to prevent hair loss, while other medications may affress underlying hormonal imbalances.

  • Corticosteroids - corticosteroids injections or topical treatments can help reduce inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

  • Hair Restoration Procedures - certain restoration procedures such as AnteAGE MD helps to rediscover your hair's vitality. This injectable treatment delivers powerful growth factors directly to your scalp, stimulating natural hair regeneration and enhancing overall hair health.

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​Diagnosis for Hair Loss: 

To determine the cause of hair loss, typical evaluation may include:

  • Physical Examination & Medical History - examining scalp and hair pattern while assessing family history may help to identify possibility of hair loss indications.

  • Blood Test - checks for underlying conditions, hormonal levels, or nutritional deficiencies.

  • Scalp Biopsy - in certain cases, a biopsy may be necessary to diagnose scarring alopecia or autoimmune conditions.

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