Hair Loss

Dermatologists are specialists of the skin, hair and nails. Hair loss is a very common dermatological problem and can be caused by several different factors. Hair loss can be troubling and cause stress, because of the ways it can affect your physical appearance.

Hair loss can be caused by the aging process, which is common in both men and women, but is typically more noticeable in men. It can be caused by psychological or physical stress, which is a condition called telogen effluvium. Generally, this resolves in 3-6 months, but can become a chronic problem, which requires medical intervention.

Other causes include autoimmune disease such as alopecia areata. Some types of hair loss are scarring and they need more urgent management, because the hair that is lost will not regrow.

At Hunter Coast Dermatology & Laser, we understand hair and the many causes of hair loss. Your Dermatologist will work closely with you to assess the cause of your hair loss.

Blood tests or biopsies may be used to confirm the diagnosis and to rule out related medical issues, and your dermatologist will create a treatment plan unique to you that addresses your hair loss concerns.