Hair Loss - early detection is key

Hair loss (known as alopecia) is a condition where the hair is thinning beyond what is typically seen with the normal aging process. There can be large areas or clumps of hair loss resulting from scarred hair follicles. Once hair follicles have been excessively scarred, it is very difficult to have the hair fully return.

Types of hair loss include:

  • Male/female pattern alopecia

  • Alopecia areata

  • Traction alopecia

  • Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia

  • Telogen effluvium

  • Discoid lupus

  • Sarcoidosis

  • Anagen effluvium

  • Medication induced alopecia

For hair loss (much like skin cancer), early detection is important. Starting treatments as soon as possible will provide the best results. Once a significant amount of hair has been lost or excessive scarring has destroyed the hair follicles, the odds of the hair returning are very low. There are many treatment options that Dr. Kim can discuss with you.

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