Scalp Issues
Let's Heal Your Scalp
Those who suffer with chronic scalp issues know the difficulties of searching for help at the drugstore counter or doctor’s office, only to have the problem come return, possibly worse than before. What you may not know is that many treatments contain oils and irritants that directly contribute to scalp problems and can permanently damage the deep layers of the scalp and/or alter it’s pH levels.
Scalp issues that persist can also be a sign of underlying health concerns and are more than just cosmetic problems. Our approach to scalp issues begins with the details of your medical history, laboratory work-up and a meticulous microscopic analysis of your hair and scalp. An evaluation of your current hair care practices and products is needed to identify ingredients that may be contributing to the problem. Next, we will design a personalized treatment plan designed to restore scalp health and set you on a path toward long-term wellness.
Some of our most effective treatment methods are listed below.
Scalp Solutions
Hair loss can be a distressing experience, impacting both physical appearance and emotional well-being. Our approach to addressing hair loss goes beyond surface solutions. We conduct a thorough examination, analyzing your medical history, conducting laboratory work-ups, and employing meticulous videoscopic analysis of your hair and scalp. This comprehensive assessment allows us to identify the root cause(s) of the issue. Based on these findings, we tailor evidence-based treatments into a personalized plan aimed at achieving your desired results. Throughout your treatment journey, we closely monitor your progress, making necessary adjustments to ensure long-term success.
Male and Female Patterned Baldness
AKA: Androgenic Alopecia
Most prevalent form of alopecia in the general population
Impact:
males 50% by 50 y/o, 80% by 70 y/o
In males can start in 20’s
females 40% overall
Androgenic = male hormone: testosterone
Present in both men and women
In persons who are genetically sensitive to DHT
- Shortens growth phase
- Prolongs resting phase
Result: Hair gets progressively shorter, thinner, weaker, then stops growing
Hair Shedding
Relatively rare
⚬ an autoimmune disorder - healthy hair follicles are mistakenly
attacked by the immune system
⚬ specific cause is unknown, +genetic component
⚬ acute onset of hair loss in small round patches on the scalp
Hair Loss From Scarring
- Follicle damage from the inside
- progressive, destructive
- if left untreated, the hair loss may be permanent- early recognition and treatment are critical
Types:
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
MC- middle aged black women
Central = referring to the central (crown) part of the scalp
Centrifugal = a round or circular pattern
Cicatricial = scarring of tissues
Alopecia = hair loss
Damage-Related Hair Thinning
Traction Alopecia
• 100% preventable
• Research shows that up to 37% of women of African descent suffer from
TA.
Causes
- Pony tails
- Braids/Locs
- Weaves
- Wigs (with or without glue)
- Hats
- History
- gradual hair loss
- typically at the frontal hairline
- pain, pimples and crusts
Hair Loss Due to Chemo Therapy
Achieving optimal hair health goes beyond topical treatments; it also involves addressing internal factors. Through a comprehensive analysis of your current diet, lab work, hair strand tests, and other investigations, we prescribe targeted dietary modifications and supplements. These interventions are specifically tailored to optimize the health and growing potential of your follicles, promoting overall wellness from within and supporting your hair restoration journey.
Postpartum Hair Loss
Utilizing high frequency electric stimulation, this therapy revitalizes the scalp, promoting circulation and enhancing the delivery of nutrients to the hair follicles.
