Hair Loss
We typically shed hair daily at a slow and constant rate that is matched by the rate at which we grow new hairs. A change in this balance that causes excessive, sudden, or continuous hair loss can have many different causes. The two most common causes are androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata.
Alopecia Areata is hair loss caused by an autoimmune disease, most commonly presenting with isolated round patches of hair loss.
Androgenetic alopecia is patterned hair loss that is genetically determined. In many cases, there is a family history of hair loss, while in other cases, there is no family history.
Symptoms
Symptoms can include excessive amounts of hair loss that can be rapid or gradual. It can include thinning of the hair or a receding hairline on the scalp. It may present as hair loss in a specific pattern that reveals skin in hair-bearing areas.
Androgenetic hair loss most commonly occurs gradually in a well-defined pattern. In men, androgenetic alopecia typically incudes recession of the hairline at the temples and a "bald spot" at the crown of the head. In women, androgenetic alopecia classically involved diffuse thinning over the entire scalp. The severity of hair loss varies person to person
Treatment
Hair loss can have many different causes, it may require multiple different treatments. Hair can grow back on its own, but, depending on the type of loss, it can respond to medications and treatments from a dermatologist. Hair loss can be associated with other conditions and other medical specialties may need to be involved.
BV Derm also proudly offers Keravive scalp treatments to promote scalp health for fuller and healthier looking hair. For information on Keravive treatments and pricing, please visit our Cosmetics service page.
When to make an appointment
Hair loss can be detrimental to one's self esteem and, in some cases it can be a symptom of a medical condition. If you are experiencing more than normal hair loss, Contact Us for an evaluation and treatment.