Hair loss can show up in very different ways. Your part may look wider, your hairline may gradually recede, or you may suddenly notice extra strands in the shower. Because different types of hair loss have different causes, identifying what is happening is an important part of choosing the right treatment.
At Bucay Center for Dermatology & Aesthetics in San Antonio, TX, nationally and internationally recognized dermatologist Dr. Vivian Bucay brings decades of experience to treating hair loss and alopecia at our La Casita and Sonterra/Stone Oak locations.
What Are the Most Common Types of Hair Loss?
Several forms of hair loss can affect your hair differently:
- Androgenetic Alopecia: Commonly called male- or female-pattern hair loss, this hereditary condition typically causes gradual thinning. Men may develop a receding hairline or a thinning crown, while women often notice a widening part.
- Telogen Effluvium: This causes increased shedding when a larger number of hairs enter the resting phase of the growth cycle. Illness, stress, hormonal changes, and other physical changes can trigger it.
- Alopecia Areata: This autoimmune condition develops when the immune system attacks hair follicles, often causing round or patchy hair loss.
- Traction Alopecia: Repeated pulling on the hair from tight hairstyles can damage follicles and lead to thinning.
- Scarring Alopecia: Inflammatory conditions can damage and eventually destroy hair follicles, potentially causing permanent hair loss.
How Is Hair Loss Treated?
Treating hair loss starts with one key question: what is causing it? Once your dermatologist identifies the type of hair loss, treatment may include topical or oral medications, care for an underlying scalp condition, or adjustments to your hair-care habits.
Some types of thinning may also respond to Eclipse PRP hair restoration, offered at Bucay Center for Dermatology & Aesthetics. This treatment uses platelet-rich plasma from your own blood to deliver growth factors to the scalp, helping support weakened hair follicles and encourage healthier growth. It may be considered for some people with early-stage androgenetic alopecia.
Find the Right Treatment for Your Hair Loss
A dermatologic evaluation can help identify the type of hair loss and determine which treatment options make sense for you.
Contact Bucay Center for Dermatology & Aesthetics to discuss hair loss treatment in San Antonio, TX. Call La Casita at 210-692-3000 or Sonterra/Stone Oak at 210-370-9995 to schedule your consultation.