Alopecia

  • Hair loss can affect how you see yourself, and it deserves to be taken seriously, not brushed off as cosmetic. We start by identifying exactly what type of hair loss you're experiencing, because the right treatment depends entirely on the cause, and we'll walk that process with you with care and compassion.

  • Alopecia is a general term for hair loss, which can show up as gradual thinning, sudden patchy loss, or a receding hairline. Alopecia can be related to underlying medical conditions, hormone changes, or autoimmune disease, and can affect the scalp, eyebrows, or body hair depending on the type.

  • Causes vary widely, genetics, autoimmune conditions (alopecia areata), hormonal changes (androgenetic alopecia), stress or illness (telogen effluvium), certain hairstyles or treatments, nutritional deficiencies, and underlying medical conditions can all play a role. It’s critical to know the type of hair loss before trying to structure a treatment plan.

  • Depending on the cause treatment may include topical or oral medications, in-office corticosteroid injections, and/or hormonal or nutritional correction. Treatment is always aimed at both regrowth and identifying the underlying cause.

  • If you're noticing more shedding than usual, new bald patches, or thinning that's changing how your hair looks or parts, come in sooner rather than later. Many forms of hair loss respond best to treatment started early.