Hair loss can be alarming but Dr. Yvette Tivoli of Atlantic Derm in Delray Beach, FL is committed to helping patients of all ages deal with hair loss. Hair loss is natural and happens to everyone, even those with full heads of hair. It's normal to lose up to 100 strands of hair a day. That may seem like a lot of stands but as new hair is growing in, it evens out on your scalp.
When you notice visibly thinning hair, or if you get clumps of hair coming out after a shower, this is hair loss that your Delray Beach, FL, dermatologist may be able to help you with. Hair loss is normal to an extent, but there are many reasons hair loss may get to the point of thinning hair. These are just some of the common causes of hair loss:
- Hormonal changes can cause hair loss, including post-pregnancy hormonal imbalances
- Poor nutrition like anemia or a protein deficiency will affect hair growth
- Stress, from accumulated stress to major trauma, raises cortisol levels which can inhibit hair growth
- Alopecia is an auto-immune disorder that can be hereditary and causes hair loss all over the body
- Traction alopecia, which happens when the hair has been styled and pulled too tightly repeatedly and starts to fall out
- Thyroid issues. Hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can both lead to hair loss
Whatever the cause of your hair loss, there may be steps we can take to slow or reverse hair loss. Dr. Yvette Tivoli of Atlantic Derm in Delray Beach, FL, offers microneedling with PRP and dietary supplements to combat hair loss.
Microneedling with PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, is a treatment directly to the scalp. PRP includes stem cells that promote healing and new growth. Small injections of PRP are applied directly to the scalp with a microneedling device. This is like giving extra food and nutrition to your hair follicles to promote growth. Nutrafol supplements promote hair growth by providing nutrients and minerals you need to grow healthy hair.
If you are concerned about hair loss, contact Dr. Yvette Tivoli of Atlantic Derm in Delray Beach, FL, at (561) 802-7546.