Hair Loss

Hair Loss

What Is It?

Hair loss or, Alopecia, can have many different causes and requires a detailed history to determine the most likely cause. Some hair loss can be linked to stress, common baldness, emotional disorders or fungal infection. Most cases will respond to medical treatment.

What Causes It?

A physical examination is helpful in making an accurate diagnosis. Several different factors include: childbirth, high fever, severe infections, flu, thyroid disease, inadequate protein in diet, certain medications, cancer treatments, low serum iron, major surgery, chronic illness, hormone imbalances, fungus infections, emotional stress, and improper grooming. Hereditary balding or thinning is the most common cause of thinning hair or hair loss. It is often necessary to obtain blood tests to determine the underlying cause.

What Can Be Done?

There are many treatments for hair loss. Topical steroids and steroid injections into the scalp can help by promoting new hair growth. Certain oral medications are available for men with hereditary hair loss which may slow the progression of the loss and increase hair count. Hair transplantation and scalp reductions are also other options. Dr. Gold or his staff will review the best options for you.