Hair Loss Evaluations

Different causes require different approaches — which is why diagnosis comes first.

Pattern hair loss can affect both women and men.

Illness, physiologic stress, and other triggers can sometimes cause noticeable shedding months later.

Patchy hair loss can have several causes and deserves evaluation.

Scaling, redness, inflammation, tenderness, or scarring can provide important diagnostic clues.

The Story Matters As Much As The Scalp.

We may discuss:

Your provider will examine your scalp and hair. Depending on what we find, additional testing or a biopsy may sometimes be appropriate.

Diagnosis First. Treatment Second.

Treatment depends entirely on the cause. Some types of hair loss can regrow spontaneously. Others benefit from medical treatment. Some require early intervention to reduce the risk of permanent loss.

Identifying the cause early can improve the opportunity for successful treatment — or prevent further loss.

Your stylist may be the first person to notice a change, but dermatologists are trained to diagnose diseases affecting the skin, hair, and nails.

Sometimes. Testing depends on your history, examination, and suspected cause.

Not necessarily. Supplements aren’t appropriate for every cause of hair loss, and excessive amounts of certain nutrients can be harmful.

No. Whether hair can regrow depends on the underlying cause and whether the follicle has been permanently damaged.