Hair Loss Treatment

About 80 million people in the United States experience thinning hair. Hair loss due to aging or hormone imbalance is common among men and women, but you don’t have to live with this common sign of aging. At Collierville Family Health in Collierville, Tennessee, family nurse practitioner Felicia Hamilton-Gray, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, and the rest of the experienced staff provide hair loss treatment that thickens and strengthens your hair, creating the healthy locks you deserve. Schedule an evaluation by calling the office or booking a visit online today. 

What is hair loss treatment?

Hair loss treatment at Collierville Family Health involves solutions that help eliminate hair loss and boost hair growth, helping you achieve the younger look and fuller head of hair you desire at any age. The skilled Collierville Family Health experts tailor hair loss treatments to your personalized needs, lifestyle, medical history, cause of hair loss, and goals.

Who is a candidate for hair loss treatment?

Individuals with the following signs of hair loss may be candidates for hair loss treatment at Collierville Family Health:

• Gradual hair thinning
• Sudden hair loss
• Patchy bald spots
• Bald spot on the back of the head
• Receding hairline

Baldness caused by ringworm might contribute to scaly patches, swelling, redness, or broken hair. Hair loss can diminish your confidence and quality of life when left untreated. 

What are the risk factors for hair loss?

Examples of hair loss risk factors include:

• Aging
• Hormone changes
• Genetics
• Ringworm
• Hair-pulling disorder
• Some medications or dietary supplements
• Pulling the hair tight
• Excessive hair treatments
• Radiation therapy to the head
• Stress
• Significant weight loss
• Nutritional deficiencies
• Diabetes, lupus, and some other medical conditions 
• Scalp fungal infections
• Pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause
• Thyroid disorders
• Smoking

It’s common to lose up to 100 hairs daily, but losing more than this can lead to hair thinning. 

Is hair loss treatment right for me?

Diagnosing hair loss requires a review of your symptoms and medical history and an examination of your scalp. Collierville Family Health may take a scalp biopsy or order blood tests to determine the root cause of thinning hair and determine the most appropriate treatment. 

What are examples of hair loss treatments?

Your personalized hair loss treatment plan at Collierville Family Health may consist of:

• Nutrition counseling
• Vitamin and mineral supplements
• Medication changes
• Hair loss medications
• Low-level laser treatment 
• Low-frequency Alma TED® ultrasound treatment
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment
• Microneedling with PRP 
• Stress management
• Weight management
• Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
• Lifestyle adjustments

It’s helpful to eat a balanced diet, maintain a healthy body weight, take dietary supplements, and manage stress levels. Avoid harsh hairstyles, pulling your hair tightly, or applying chemicals to your hair. If your goal is to lose weight, aim for a gradual weight loss, rather than rapid weight loss, which can contribute to hair thinning. 

Take advantage of hair loss treatment at Collierville Family Health by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today.