Can a Dermatologist Help With 脱发?
Alopecia (hair loss) is a common condition 为 men and women. It can occur anywhere on your body but is most common on your scalp. Our dermatologists specialize in diagnosing and treating the causes of hair loss.
To determine the cause of your hair loss, your dermatologist will follow a number of steps:
- 问问题 to find out how long you’ve had hair loss.
- 检查你的头皮和皮肤 为 视觉 clues about why you’re losing your hair.
- 推荐血液检查 to check 为 thyroid function, hormone 水平, and vitamin deficiencies.
- 进行活检 进行诊断.
使用这些信息, your dermatologist will create a treatment plan to stop your hair loss and potentially regrow your hair.
在你附近找一个脱发专家
脱发原因
The approximately 100,000 hairs on your scalp cycle through periods of growth and rest. During these cycles, your hair growth may slow or stop, or an excessive amount may fall out. These changes can happen 为 many reasons:
脱发的迹象
Signs of hair loss can happen suddenly or over time. 例如, you may notice your hair appears thinner or patchy, or you may find your hair sheds (falls out) more than usual. A normal amount of hair loss ranges from 50–100 hairs a day, but this can vary. Consult your provider if you consistently shed an excessive amount of hair.
脱发的种类
Both men and women experience hair loss. 最常见的类型, androgenetic alopecia (female or male pattern hair loss), is often passed through families and affects both genders. 男人的发际线变小了, 为ming an “M” shape and the hair at the top of the head thins, 造成秃顶. Women’s hair thins where the hair parts and extends from the top of the head. Women usually don’t have receding hairlines or become bald.
Dermatologists classify hair loss in several ways:
- 休止期脱发 occurs when you shed an excessive amount of hair. This type of hair loss often follows a stressful event like an illness, 手术, 分娩, 或者体重明显减轻. When your body heals or the stress decreases, your hair will usually regrow on its own.
- 生长期臭气 发生在你的头发停止生长的时候. Depending on the cause, your hair will begin growing again. 例如, your hair will usually regrow when you stop chemotherapy or radiation therapy. 你 may need treatment to prompt hair regrowth in other cases, such as androgenetic alopecia.
- 疤痕脱发 发生在烧伤时, 化学物质, or autoimmune disorders cause inflammation that destroys your hair follicles. Scar tissue replaces the follicles, making it impossible 为 hair to regrow. This type of hair loss requires treatment to decrease inflammation and limit scarring.
女性脱发治疗 & 男人
Dermatologists treat hair loss in women and men of all ages. They start by finding out what’s causing your hair loss. 然后, if an underlying health condition causes it, your dermatologist will guide you to the appropriate treatment. 你r dermatologist may also prescribe oral medication to prompt your hair to regrow or to prevent further hair loss. Corticosteroid ointments or injections can reduce inflammation in your scalp if you have scarring alopecia.
预防脱发
你 cannot prevent some types of hair loss, but you can take steps to avoid others. Healthy lifestyle changes may help reduce your risk of hair loss.
- Avoid hairstyles that pull your hair continuously.
- Eat a balanced diet with plenty of leafy greens, 强化谷物, 全谷物, and vegetables to support hair health.
- 想办法…… 减轻压力 水平.
- Limit using hair products like straighteners that damage your hair and slow hair growth.
为什么选择大发娱乐?
Hair loss may seem like a simple cosmetic issue, but it can also signal a more serious health problem. Our dermatologists are leaders in the region who specialize in hair loss. We will diagnose the reason 为 your alopecia and can connect you with our network of experts who treat any complex cause, 如果需要. We can also recommend specific products, 治疗, and medications that aren’t available over the counter.
安排预约
To schedule an appointment, call 801-581-2955 or use our 在线表单. 你 don’t need a referral from your primary care provider to see a medical dermatologist at U of U Health. However, your insurance provider may require a referral. Please review your policy’s requirements be为e scheduling an appointment.
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