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WHAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS?
Unfortunately there are many factors that may contribute to hair loss, and often times it's not just one thing but a combination of things. This could include heredity as in male and female pattern hair loss, hormones after child birth and during peri and post menopause, age, auto-immune disorders, illness, medication side affects, scalp infections and disorders as well as stress.
TYPES OF HAIR LOSS
ANDROGENETIC ALOPECIA
Male & Female Pattern Hair Loss
TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM
Diffused Alopecia
ALOPECIA AREATA
TRACTION ALOPECIA
FRONTAL FIBROSING
ALOPECIA
TRICHOLTILLOMANIA
CICATRICIAL ALOPECIA
Scarring Alopecia
HYPER/HYPO THYRODISM
AGA is the most common type of hair loss. This hair loss is hereditary and is caused by genetics and can be amplified with hormones and aging. Our first priority with AGA is to prevent further hair loss. AGA caught early can slow the progression of hair loss and hair may be recoverable with supplements, laser therapy and topicals.
Telogen Effluvium aka Diffused Alopecia is the second most common type of hair loss and is often reversible. TE is characterized by a decrease in hair density all over the scalp. TE is a condition in which the hair falls out after what the body deems a stressful experience. This can include pregnancy, stress, COVID , illness, nutrition, medications, low iron, low vitamin D and surgery.
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disorder that results in sudden hair loss in patches. This type of hair loss is often brought on by stress or illness.
Traction Alopecia is a result of constant pulling of the hair. (Tight braids, ponytails, extensions)
Frontal fibrosing alopecia is a specific type of hair loss that destroys the hair follicle causing permanent hair loss. With an early diagnosis and treatment plan from a board-certified dermatologist, it is possible to slow the progression.
Tricholtillomania, aka Trich is when a person cannot resist the urge to pull out their hair.
Cicatricial alopecia aka Scarring alopecia is hair loss caused by the destruction of the hair follicle. Usually caused by inflammation from infections, chemicals, burns or autoimmune disorders.
A thyroid imbalance often causes slow diffused hair loss.
