Hair loss and thinning can be a source of great discomfort. Fortunately, there are several things you can do to restore hair growth. A Hair loss specialist in Maryland can help you discover the cause of your hair loss and create a tailored treatment plan to restore your hair health.
What Does Thinning Hair Look Like?
Shedding is normal and happens to everyone. On average, we lose 50-100 hairs a day. Losing more than that could be a sign of an underlying issue. You may be finding extra clumps in the shower or noticing hair on your pillow in the mornings. For many people, it’s most noticeable as a widening part.
Common Cases of Hair Loss
There are many reasons for hair loss. From hormonal changes and genetics to health conditions and more. But these are the most common causes.
Stress
Stress impacts your body and your mind, and it can lead to abnormal hair loss. When the body is under great stress, like grief, or moving, or even extreme weight loss, it can trigger telogen effluvium. This is a form of rapid hair loss that occurs when the body is under stress and forces our follicles into the resting phase. Fortunately, it’s normally a temporary condition.
Damaged Hair
Bleaching, using heat to style, and dying and other hair trends can often be too much damage. This leaks to hair that is weak, limp, and prone to breakage. Not to mention that some chemicals in hair treatments can inflame the scalp and create an unhealthy growing environment.
Health Conditions
Sadly, your hair can be collateral damage in a wide range of health conditions such as:
- Anemia
- Thyroid disorders
- Alopecia areata
- Lichen planopilaris
- And more
Genetics
Genetics play a big role in thinning and hair loss. If your parents experienced thinning as they age and you’re starting to notice it yourself, it could be androgenetic alopecia. This occurs when hair follicles become too sensitive to androgen hormones. This sensitivity shortens the growth phase of hair cycle and eventually makes the hair follicles smaller.
Hormonal Changes
After childbirth, it’s common to experience hair loss. This is due to all the hormonal changes, especially changes in estrogen levels. Other hormonal changes include things like:
- Menopause
- PCOS
- Endocrine Therapy-Induced Alopecia
What’s the Best Treatment for Hair Loss?
Choosing the best treatment depends on many things. Mainly, on your type of hair loss. Not all hair loss responds well to treatment, so it’s important to get to the root of the problem before beginning treatment.
Treatments for Hair Loss in Maryland
Dermatology treatments for hair loss include several FDA approved medications and many in office procedures.
Topical and Oral Medications
These include:
- Minoxidil
- Finasteride
- Dutasteride
- Spironolactone
In Office Treatments
We offer some of the most advanced and effective treatments for hair loss. These include the following.
PRP
Platelet Rich Plasma harnesses the power of your body’s blood. This concentrated formula of growth factors is then injected into the scalp to supercharge hair growth.
Low-Level Light Therapy
Laser light therapy use energy to stimulate sleeping cells in hair follicles and improve hair thickness.
Microneedling
Microneedling devices use rollers with many tiny needles that create wounds in the scalp. This triggers the body’s natural healing process and boosts collagen production, blood flow and hair growth. Microneedling can be combined with PRP or PRF for more effective treatment.
Hair Loss Specialist in Maryland
If you are experiencing hair loss or thinning, it’s best to see your dermatologist as soon as possible. The faster you get a diagnosis and start treatment, the faster you can get back to yourself.