Hair Loss

Balding and thinning hair are often associated with men, but hair loss is also common in women. It’s normal to lose 50-100 hairs a day, which helps maintain hair growth balance. 

Female hair loss occurs when there’s a disruption in the normal balance of hair growth and hair loss. While female hair loss is common, it can be distressing for women. 

The team at Dana Point Dermatology specializes in female hair loss and receives referrals from dermatologists all over the country for their expertise and cutting-edge treatments.

Female hair loss can develop from a number of causes. Some of the most common include:

• Heredity
• Hairstyle
• Extreme stress
• Exposure to toxic substances (chemotherapy)
• Medical conditions (alopecia areata)

Hair loss can also be a consequence of the aging process, a condition referred to as female pattern hair loss (FPHL)

The team at Dana Point Dermatology conducts comprehensive evaluations when you come to the office for treatment of your hair loss. During your evaluation, the team:

• Reviews your medical and family history
• Discusses your prescription medication use
• Evaluates the microscopic characteristics of your hair
• Conducts a vitamin deficiency analysis
• Checks hormone levels
• Performs a physical and dermatoscopic evaluation of your scalp

Your evaluation helps the team determine the underlying cause of your hair loss. This is an important part of the process because treatment for your hair loss is a lifelong process. 

Understanding the precise nature of your hair loss ensures you get the best treatment and outcome.

• Cytokine-rich plasma therapy (ACell):  an acellular matrix material often combined with platelet-rich fibrin therapy that fundamentally changes hair growth by triggering abundant new blood vessel formation and recruiting numerous cell types to the site of hair loss.
• Follicular stem cell mesotherapy:  uses the body’s own stem cells, called hair follicle-associated pluripotent (HAP) stem cells, that are resistant to the hair thinning process and thus have cells ideal for stimulating hair growth. 
• Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF):  an injectable solution of autologous platelets-derived growth factors that play a major role in hair-tissue regeneration (HTR) for their capacity to promote cell proliferation, differentiation, and neo-angiogenesis, favoring the hair growth process.
• Follicular induction therapy:  Sylfirm X pairs radio frequency with tiny needles to deliver medication directly to the hair root, enhancing growth with exosomes.
• Medicinal and homeopathic systemic therapy:  pharmaceutical and all-natural solutions carefully chosen to address your specific hair loss needs within the parameters of your individual medical history.
• Custom compounded topical serums:  the most advanced and strongest on the market, by prescription only, and custom-made for each patient.

Male hair loss can develop from many causes. The most common include:

• Genetics
• Medication
• Stress
• Hormonal changes
• Use of certain hair products

Hair loss can occur anywhere on your body, but most often affects the scalp. Because hair grows in cycles, your body naturally sheds 50-100 hairs a day to help maintain normal hair balance. Any disruptions in hair loss or hair growth may lead to noticeable hair loss. 

Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern hair loss (MPHL), is the most common cause of hair loss in men, which is a hereditary condition. 

Male hair loss may be common, but it can affect your self-esteem and self-confidence. If your hair loss is affecting your professional or personal life, it’s time to consult with the experts at Dana Point Dermatology to discuss your treatment options.

You can expect a comprehensive evaluation when you come in to see the hair loss specialists at Dana Point Dermatology. The goal of the evaluation is to determine the underlying cause of your hair loss, which helps direct your treatment plan.

During your evaluation, the team reviews your medical and medication history, as well as your family history. The team also conducts a physical and dermatoscopic scalp evaluation. 

To better understand the cause of your hair loss, your clinician at Dana Point Dermatology may request diagnostic tests, such as blood work to assess for vitamin deficiencies and hormone levels.

The team at Dana Point Dermatology develops personalized treatment plans for the management of male hair loss. Some of the nonsurgical treatments offered include:

• Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) therapy
• Microneedling
• Medicinal and homeopathic systemic therapy
• Compounded prescription topical ointment
• Mesotherapy

To get the best results, the team may recommend more than one nonsurgical treatment to improve the thickness and growth of hair on your head. The team can also talk to you about your surgical options for hair loss.

For an evaluation of your hair loss from the hair loss specialists, call Dana Point Dermatology today.