Hair Loss

If you’re one of the nearly 80% of men or 50% of women experiencing hair loss, you’re not alone. Board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist Carlos Ricotti, MD, understands how hair loss can affect a person’s self-esteem and offers several treatment options to help patients stimulate new hair growth at Miami Dermatology & Skin Care in Miami, Florida. Call the dermatology clinic today or schedule an appointment online to learn more.

What are the main causes of hair loss?

Hair loss, which involves losing hair from the scalp or other parts of the body, is a widespread problem that affects people of different ages, ethnicities, and genders. Most people lose about 50-100 hairs a day. If you have long-term hair loss, your body doesn’t replace the hair that falls out each day. The condition can have many causes, including: 

• Genetics
• Alopecia areata
• Hormonal changes
• Stress
• Poor nutrition
• Exposure to certain chemicals
• Tight hairstyles

Identifying your specific cause is crucial to treating hair loss. After a comprehensive evaluation that may include a medical history review, lab work, and biopsies, your dermatologist can determine the appropriate treatment to promote new hair growth.

Is hair loss permanent?

Determining whether hair loss is temporary or permanent can be difficult, as it depends on the underlying cause of the hair loss. 

Temporary hair loss is typically the result of stress, certain medications, and other external factors. Meanwhile, permanent hair loss tends to be genetic or stems from a long-term condition that alters the hair follicles, like alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia. 

Only a thorough exam from a board-certified dermatologist can accurately diagnose the underlying cause of hair loss and help determine whether it is temporary or permanent.