What Causes Hair Loss?
Hair loss is a common concern and can be distressing, regardless of age or gender. Understanding the underlying cause is the first step toward identifying the most effective treatment.
There are many potential reasons for hair loss. The most common is androgenetic alopecia, often referred to as male or female pattern hair loss. This is a genetically influenced condition in which hair follicles gradually shrink under the influence of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that shortens the growth phase of the hair cycle. Other causes include telogen effluvium (often triggered by stress, illness, or hormonal changes), alopecia areata (an autoimmune condition), nutritional deficiencies, and inflammatory scalp conditions.
How Do We Treat Hair Loss at Esslinger Medical and Aesthetics?
Fortunately, there are non-surgical options that can help preserve and even regrow hair. One of the most promising categories includes energy-based devices, such as low-level laser therapy (LLLT). These devices use red or near-infrared light to stimulate cellular activity in hair follicles, improving blood flow and reducing inflammation. Over time, this can reactivate dormant follicles and support healthier hair growth. Treatments are painless and require ongoing use for best results.
Newer lasers such as the LaseMD Ultra can create microchannels in the scalp, improving delivery of topical treatments helping to stimulate growth.
Another effective option is microneedling, a technique that uses tiny, controlled micro-injuries to the scalp to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. This triggers the release of growth factors and increases collagen production around the hair follicles. Microneedling can also enhance the absorption of topical treatments, such as PRP or growth factor serums, further improving outcomes.
When using platelet-rich plasma (PRP), your own blood is processed to concentrate platelets and then applied or injected into the scalp. The growth factors in PRP can encourage stronger, healthier hair growth.
While results take time and consistency, these non-invasive, low-risk therapies can be highly effective, especially when started early. We find that it takes a combination of modalities to get the best results. We’ll tailor a treatment plan to your unique needs, monitor progress closely, and make adjustments along the way to support the best possible outcome for your hair health.
Key treatments:
- Potenza with Infusion Tip
- AnteAge MD
- PRP
- Celluma
