Causes of Hair Loss: Understanding the Different Types

Hair loss can be one the most distressing cosmetic conditions that patients experience as they age. It can cause loss of self-esteem and confidence, leading a person to hide themselves from the world. If you are in this predicament, gain an understanding of the different types of hair loss and how you can treat your specific case with the help of a member of the medical team at Saddleback Dermatology and Laser Center in Lake Forest, CA.

Causes of Hair Loss

Healthy, regular hair growth on the crown of the head is normal and serves as a protection from the sun and other elements. When the hair on the head begins to shed and not grow back, it is often a sign of a deficiency, disease or hereditary condition. These are some of the possible causes of hair loss:

• Severe stress.
• Taking certain medications (talk to your primary doctor).
• Poor nutrition (such as eating too much processed or fast foods).
• Lack of iron or other minerals in the diet.
• Thyroid disease.
• An imbalance in hormones.
• Autoimmune disorders.
• Pregnancy.
• Hereditary factors.

Types of Hair Loss

Patients experience hair loss for different reasons. It often varies depending on age, gender and environmental factors. Common types of hair loss include:

• Male pattern baldness.
• Alopecia areata.
• Lichen planopilaris (another form of alopecia).
• Telogen or anagen effluvium (happens in different growth phases).
• Trichotillomania.

Hair Loss Remedies

When a patient begins to see hair loss, they are likely to seek urgent treatments to reverse the process. Hair loss remedies include topical creams, medication (or eliminating certain medications) and follicle implantation. A revolutionary treatment called REVIAN RED uses modulated light therapy to help regrow follicles after hair loss and is available at Saddleback Dermatology in Lake Forest, CA. Your doctor will also review your medical history, current medications, and diet to identify the source of the hair loss and recommend additional solutions.

Talk To a Dermatologist

Because hair loss is a condition that involves skin health, a dermatologist is the doctor you should see about your concerns. Call (949) 770-8115 today to schedule a consultation with a dermatologist at Saddleback Dermatology and Laser Center in Lake Forest, CA.