Treating Hair Loss for Men and Women
Hair loss is a devastating condition that affects millions of Americans every day. In fact, two-thirds of all men experience hair loss by the age of 35 and women account for up to 40 percent of all hair loss victims, according to the American Hair Loss Association. Unfortunately, hair loss also affects children and accounts for about three percent of all pediatrician visits in the United States. However, unlike adults, most children are successfully treated for hair loss.
The most common cause of hair loss is hereditary, but can also be caused by a number of other factors, including stress, scalp infections, changes in hormone levels, crash diets, hair-pulling disorder, anemia, autoimmune disease, chemical or cosmetic over-processing and medications. In fact, there are several hundred diseases that are associated with hair loss as the primary symptom. Also, increased stress and poor diet that can lead to extended hair growth rest periods, (growth cycle interruption) often result in hair loss.
Although, most hair loss is permanent, recent developments of advanced hair loss products and/or hair restoration treatments are making it possible for individuals to effectively treat this emotionally devastating condition. However, the first step is seeking hair loss treatment is to consult with an experienced cosmetic specialist or a board-certified dermatologist who can help identify the cause of hair loss.
After determining the cause, a specialist may suggest a number of effective treatments, which often include tropical solutions, hair reconstruction, such as laser treatments, hair transplant or scalp reduction surgery. Most hair transplants and scalp reduction surgeries are performed by experienced plastic surgeons who have helped hundreds of other patients have healthy, beautiful hair once again.
Additional procedures performed by surgeons include plastic surgery of the face, body and chest, as well as skin rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments, such as laser skin resurfacing, laser hair removal, scar removal and microdermabrasion.
