Restore your hair and regain your confidence! Professional Hair Loss Treatments
Perfect Skin MD acknowledges the psychological toll hair loss can take on both men and women. The good news is that you can trust the considerable knowledge board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon, Dr. Susan Schroeder, has on this subject. Dr. Schroeder in Jupiter, Florida, has the specialized knowledge to accurately identify the source of your distressing symptoms. An accurate diagnosis is the foundation for informed treatment that targets the source of thinning, bald patches, and poor hair quality. By addressing your problem at the source, she can effectively resolve it and restore your “crowning glory.” The options for treatment are as varied as the potential causes of hair loss. Treatment plans are personalized to your needs and results of evaluation and lab diagnostics.
The Root of Hair Loss
It’s not uncommon to lose 50 to 100 hairs each day; this kind of hair loss is considered normal. Many people don’t notice this loss, because new hairs grow simultaneously with the cyclical nature of hair growth. Noticeable hair loss, however, can be a motivator for contacting our skilled team. You may have noticed that your hair is fragile and prone to breakage. Maybe bald patches have appeared that are hard to hide. Additionally, hair loss comes in many different forms. Certain subtypes of hair loss can be red flags for specific conditions; for example, alopecia areata tend to appear as bald spots that arise suddenly when the immune system attacks the follicles where hair originates.
You may also be alarmed by the amount of hair shed while showering or brushing. This thinning may be related to a stressful event, such as extreme weight loss, surgery, or sickness. Pregnancy can also cause hair-related changes, which may resolve on their own with time. Dr. Schroeder leans into diagnostics, including tests, to assess the scalp’s health or involvement by systemic conditions that can manifest as dermatologic conditions causing thin, brittle hair and dry skin.
Testsmay reveal the cause of the troubling symptoms, including:
Androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness)
- Alopecia areata.
- Scarring alopecia.
- Infections, such as ringworm.
- Hair shaft defects
- Disruptions of the normal hair cycle (telogen effluvium).
Thinning or baldness may be brought on by hormonal changes, medications, hair treatment chemicals (relaxers), and even tight hairstyles.
Restoring a patient’s confidence through such a highly visible feature as the hair is quite satisfying! An accurate diagnosis guides a plan that works. Dermatologists are also best equipped to identify those skin conditions that produce scarring and hair loss, such as lichen planus.
Under Dr. Schroeder’s guidance, patients have achieved new hair growth or slowed hair loss with treatments such as:
- Medications to prevent further shedding and promote new hairs.
- Prescription drugs for inflammation caused by underlying immune system dysfunction.
- In-office therapies to improve hair thickness, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP).
- Following a balanced diet and using potent supplements (Nutrafol) to promote healthy hair.
- Modifications to styling and hair care to address damage.
Hair loss is a complex and often emotionally charged issue. We are here to help! Contacting us at Perfect Skin MD in Jupiter, Florida, is a transformative first step for both you and your hair. Schedule your consultation today by calling us at 561-462-1965.
