Hair Loss Treatment Beverly Hills & Los Angeles
Expert Hair Loss Treatment in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles
What is Hair Loss?
Normally, the scalp sheds between 25 to 100 hairs each day.
Hair loss disorders develop when this rate increases and bald areas form.
What Causes Hair Loss?
Hair loss and baldness can have various causes. Some causes that are common among different types of hair loss include aging, burns, diet deficiencies, excess vitamin A levels, a family history of baldness, hormonal fluctuations, illness, and scalp infections or inflammation. Common misconceptions about the causes of hair loss include dandruff, frequent hat-waring, and insufficient scalp circulation; there is no scientific evidence behind such claims.
What are the Different Types of Hair Loss?
Alopecia (Alopecia Areata)
Alopecia symptoms are characterized by sudden hair loss in a specific area, which might grow back many months later.
Female-Pattern Baldness
While less common than male-pattern baldness, female-pattern baldness is characterized by hair thinning all over the scalp, but the hairline remains relatively unchanged. This type of baldness typically does not result in complete hair loss.
Male-Pattern Baldness
Male-pattern baldness is typically hereditary. This type of baldness does not have a particular onset age, but it typically begins after puberty. It is characterized by hair loss on the front, sides, and the crown of the head. While some men merely develop a receding hairline or bald spot, others can completely lose their hair.
Toxic Alopecia
Temporary hair loss characterizes this condition. Also called telogen effluvium hair loss, toxic alopecia may occur after a high fever or severe illness. Medications such as thallium, vitamin A, retinoids, and some cancer medications may cause toxic alopecia. Thyroid disease and childbirth may also cause toxic alopecia.
Trichotillomania
Trichotillomania is a psychiatric disorder characterized by compulsive hair-pulling that often results in bald spots. Hair loss that results from trichotillomania might require psychological or psychiatric intervention for proper treatment.
How is Hair Loss Treated?
Dr. Hazany is a specialist in hair loss treatments in his Beverly Hills dermatology clinic. Because hair and hair follicles are an important structural component in skin physiology, a board-certified dermatologist like Dr. Hazany can determine the best treatment plan for your hair loss. Treatment plans depend on the cause of hair loss and might include a variety of treatments such as oral medications, hair transplant surgery, and laser therapy.