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Hair loss is a devastating condition plagued by a number of myths. This condition requires a knowledgeable and empathetic specialist in the area of Rockledge—Cocoa Beach, Florida: Dr. Vanessa Johnson. Our providers at ShadeTree at ShadeTree Dermatology can stop hair loss in its tracks with appropriate treatment to restore your crowning glory.
Why is my hair thinning?
The American Hair Loss Association notes that, by age 35, two-thirds of men will have experienced some degree of hair loss. And women, too, can suffer from androgenetic alopecia or “female pattern baldness.” Unlike their male counterparts, women with FPB often have widespread thinning across the scalp. Both male-pattern baldness (MPB) and androgenetic alopecia among women (FPB) are primarily inherited.
Can stress or other factors cause hair loss?
Yes! Telogen effluvium is another common cause of female hair loss. This term refers to how a dramatic change or event, like pregnancy or a severe infection, can cause around 90% of hair in the anagen or catagen phases of hair growth to shift suddenly to the telogen or shedding phase. This usually occurs six to 12 weeks after the stressful trigger. While it is possible to recover from telogen effluvium, for some women, it is a chronic condition that persists for months or even years. Additional factors responsible for your thinning or patchy hair include damage caused by severe hairstyles or styling products (heat and chemicals), vitamin deficiencies, infections, systemic diseases, and the therapies used to treat them.
How do you treat hair loss?
We cannot treat what we do not understand. So, the path to fuller, thicker, more lustrous hair generally starts with a consultation at ShadeTree Dermatology. Dr. Johnson and her team will examine the areas of hair loss and may remove a few strands for further evaluation under the microscope. Additional tests may be performed to assess thyroid function and deficiencies in iron and other vitamins and minerals. Once she knows what to treat, Dr. Johnson and her team can recommend how to treat it. Interventions range from in-office therapies to medications.
Why should I choose ShadeTree Dermatology to treat my hair loss?
As a specialist, Dr. Johnson has not only acquired considerable knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating conditions of the hair, nails, and skin. She has also invested in various advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to support the safest and most precise treatments. Depending on your needs, she can advise on changes in your lifestyle and products that will make a difference in the look and feel of your hair, prescribe topical or systemic medications, or perform light-based and energy-based treatments. We will not know the best option for you until after an evaluation is completed at our office in Cocoa Beach or Rockledge, FL—call (321) 200-0346 to schedule your consultation today.
