Hair Loss (Balding) - Health Tips

Get practical tips regarding Hair Loss (Balding) to help you prepare for your appointments and manage your care from home.

Thoughts on Hair Loss (Balding) by Camille Flemate, PA-C
March 2023

After a comprehensive evaluation a Kalia physician will provide options for treatments that match your comfort level and help you see optimal results. There are many options to help with Alopecia such as topical and oral prescriptions, or minimally invasive treatments such as PRP (Platelet rich Plasma) injections. 

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
PRP is an effective treatment for hair loss that uses your body’s own growth factors to stimulate the growth of your hair. One of our highly skilled RNs will draw a tube of your blood, just like your having a blood test. They will then spin your blood, separating the red blood cells from the white blood cells and platelets. The platelets are then drawn up, and injected into the areas of thinning or lost hair to help stimulate the hair follicle with our own platelets. 

Thoughts on Hair Loss (Balding) by Dr. Anna Pare, MD
September 2022

As we age, the state of our hair changes along with the body’s normal hormonal balances and can be affected resulting in lackluster locks.

You may be experiencing temporary hair loss due to pregnancy, a major life change, or a medication. The first stage of addressing hair concerns should be a visit to your dermatologist. They will perform a comprehensive health intake with blood testing and scalp analysis to rule out any medical issues. You may discover something that you have, such as thyroid issues, low iron, or an autoimmune disease. These blood tests will reveal the next steps to take with your doctor.

Thoughts on Hair Loss (Balding) by Dr. Beata Rydzik, MD
January 2020
Hair loss can be caused by a variety of factors, such as stress, aging, hereditary conditions, genetics, diet or an underlying medical problem. While many people think of hair loss as a problem among men, but women can just as easily be impacted by this condition.

Hair loss may leave patients with pattern baldness, thinning hair, or even bald patches. The loss of hair is undesirable, especially for women, since it drastically changes one's appearance, which can negatively impact self-confidence," says Dr. Rydzik. "Fortunately, there are many effective treatments available for patients who want to correct this bothersome condition.

Hair transplant surgery is extremely popular among men who are experiencing pattern baldness. However; the procedure is also gaining popularity among women who are experiencing hair loss.

Hair transplantation is a simple surgical technique, during which hair follicles are transferred from areas of actively growing hair to areas of baldness. The balding area is then adequately covered, so that it looks healthy and natural.

The procedure can take up to eight hours to complete, but that will depend on the size of the area being treated. A second, less popular, procedure for hair loss is scalp reduction surgery, which is done to completely surgically remove areas of the scalp that are balding.

The ideal female candidates for hair transplant surgery are women who have a distinct pattern of baldness, similar to that of male pattern baldness. She adds that the surgery may also be beneficial for women who have lost hair due to trauma or burns, since the procedure can stimulate hair re-growth.

The procedure is best for patients with realistic expectations about the procedure. It is important for patients to understand that hair loss may progress, even after surgery, and that additional treatments may be necessary in the future.

Aside from hair transplant surgery, there are less invasive methods of treatment that should be considered.

Many patients choose to treat hair loss with more simple methods, such as hair growth medication, topical foams and shampoo. The best treatment option for each patient will depend on the location and the extent of their hair loss. We encourage any woman who is experiencing significant hair loss to learn more about their treatment options by consulting a qualified dermatologist.
Thoughts on Hair Loss (Balding) by Dr. Shakti Sharma, MD
July 2013

If hair follicles are uniform in size, or if the hair loss is sudden, it is likely to be caused by something other than heredity, like a medical condition, Rogers says.

There are a wide range of conditions that can bring on hair loss, with some of the most common being pregnancy, thyroid disorders, and anemia. Others include autoimmune diseases, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and skin conditions such as psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis, Rogers says.

Though there has been a link between menopause and hair loss, Roberts says she doesn’t think there is a direct correlation. It could be that menopause and hair loss just occur at the same age.

Other reasons for hair loss include extreme stress; physical trauma like surgery or intense illness; dramatic weight loss over a short period of time; and taking too much Vitamin A, Roberts says. And hair loss can occur a couple of weeks to six months after any of these experiences.