OVERVIEW

Hair loss (alopecia) can affect just your scalp or your entire body, and it can be temporary or permanent. It can be the result of heredity, hormonal changes, medical conditions or a normal part of aging. Anyone can lose hair on their head, but it’s more common in men.

Baldness typically refers to excessive hair loss from your scalp. Hereditary hair loss with age is the most common cause of baldness. Some people prefer to let their hair loss run its course untreated and unhidden. Others may cover it up with hairstyles, makeup, hats or scarves. And still others choose one of the treatments available to prevent further hair loss or restore growth.

SYMPTOMS

The signs and symptoms of women’s hair loss may include the following:

• Gradual thinning on top of head.
• Circular or patchy bald spots.
• Sudden loosening of hair.
• Full-body hair loss. 
• Patches of scaling that spread over the scalp.

CAUSES

Hair loss is typically related to one or more of the following factors:

• Family history (heredity).
• Hormonal changes and medical conditions.
• Medications and supplements.
• Radiation therapy to the head.
• A very stressful event.
• Hairstyles and treatments.

TREATMENT

Available treatments we offer include but are not limited to:

• Topical: Minoxidil.
• Oral: Spironolactone.