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Treating Hair Loss in Men & Women

Treating Hair Loss in Men & Women

treating male female hair loss st louis missouriHamilton and Norwood developed a scale for male hair loss (developed by Hamilton in the 1950’s then updated by Norwood in the 1970’s), in 1977 Ludwig developed a similar scale for female pattern baldness.

Although there are other scales for both MPHL and female pattern hair loss (FPHL), these two are the most popular among practitioners and researchers when attempting to classify hair loss.

Quantifying Hair Loss in Men & Women

The Hamilton-Norwood scale: The Hamilton-Norwood scale (see below) has seven types of classifications and several stages within those classifications. For example, within stage 5 there are three levels of progression including 5, 5A, and 5V, which show variations on a receding hairline with hair loss also in the crown of a man’s head. Androgenetic alopecia, or Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL), can begin for some men even in their teens and continue on throughout their life. The rate and onset of androgenetic alopecia is highly individualized. However, it is widely accepted that there are genetic determinants for hair loss and the best indicator of a man’s potential for hair loss is in his family history.

The Ludwig scale: The Ludwig scale (see bottom image) has three primary classifications that display thinning hair, diffuse hair loss, as well as frontal hairline recession. Each image in the scale displays a woman’s head with her hair parted down the middle. As an example, images I-1 through I-4 show the progression as a woman goes from no hair loss to increasingly thinning hair as indicated by a widening part. Further along in the scale, the hair loss becomes increasingly drastic.

In treating hair loss in men & women, as compared to hair loss in men, androgenetic alopecia in women – female pattern hair loss (FPHL) – is not as widely expected nor is it generally accepted in a societal setting. Thus, women suffering from androgenetic alopecia can experience extreme emotional and psychological distress over their condition. Unlike men, women cannot shave their heads.

The Ludwig scale of female pattern thinning helps to quantify the condition and provides a point from which to discuss treatment with professionals in the field of hair restoration, dermatology, and related modalities.

Treating Hair Loss in Men & Women: A Comparison

The same process of miniaturization of hair follicles and development of terminal follicles is present for both male and female pattern hair loss. Many, but not all, treatment options are comparable for men and women including medications that contain androgen enhancers, hair replacement accessories, and surgical options. Though there are similarities between male pattern hair loss and female androgenic alopecia, the primary differences are that women tend toward early detection and thus early treatment.

  1. Males have a higher rate of progression and earlier average age of onset.
  2. There is lower percentage of women affected by female pattern hair loss compared to the percentage of men affected.
  3. The patterns themselves are different as displayed in the two scales.

Research continues to be performed on both male and female and androgenic alopecia. For now, the best way to combat it is through early detection. Laser hair therapy is an excellent treatment option. Treatment options are more effective and available when you begin early.

Solutions for Hair Loss & Thinning Hair

If you or a loved one are experiencing the devastating effects of hair loss and would like to learn more about the latest advancement is hair loss treatment and hair transplants for men and women, we invite you to consider scheduling a free private, one-on-one, no-obligation consultation with us so that we can get to know you and your specific needs and help you create a plan of action to help you restore your hair and achieve your goals.

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Hair Loss: Genetics vs. Stress

mens hair restoration st louis moHair loss affects everyone differently and can occur for various reasons. It can be difficult seeing your hair start to thin, leaving you wondering what happened to cause the hair loss. With stress and genetics playing major roles, it’s important to understand the causes of hair loss as well as the steps individuals can take to reclaim their self-esteem.  As you identify your symptoms, whether it be from stress or genetics, you’ll have a better idea which hair replacement or restoration techniques will work best for your hair loss.

Hair Loss Caused by Stress

Everyone becomes stressed every once in a while. However, short-term everyday stress such as being late for work or anticipating a big event is not going to affect your body in such a way that causes hair loss. Constant higher levels of stress that make you tired or affect your appetite raises the level of stress hormones, which can lead to hair loss.

A normal head of hair typically holds around 130,000 strands of hair. Typically, almost all of these hairs are in growing phase, which lasts a few years and then enters resting stage. The resting stage lasts a few months and then naturally the hair falls out and is replaced by new hairs. This natural process is hindered by the effects of physiological stress, which is typically due to changes in diet or medical issues. The physiological stress disrupts the natural process and forces more hairs to “rest” then eventually fall out.

The good news is, hair loss caused by stress such as a disease called alopecia areata are typically temporary. The best plan of action is to talk to your doctor for more information on how to reduce your stress. Additionally, talk to a hair restoration and replacement specialist who can offer an effective scalp analysis to best determine which solution is best for you. Platelet Rich Plasma hair loss treatment can be a possible solution available to help with the effects of hair loss caused by stress.

Hair Loss as a Result of Genetics

Unlike hair loss caused by stress, which is typically temporary, some causes of hair loss are permanent and unavoidable. Female or male pattern baldness is a hereditary condition with a strong genetic susceptibility. Hereditary-pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss. Hereditary-pattern baldness is not necessarily a disease, but a natural condition caused by some combination of genetics, hormone levels and the aging process. It invariably includes the negative impact of Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which contributes to hair loss in both men and women. Women can also inherit these genes from either parent or both.

Many forms of hair loss can be caused by stress as well as genetics. Some of these forms may have permanent effects while others are temporary. The most common forms of hair loss are alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium. Although it was stated before that alopcia areata can be caused by stress, it has also been known to be a hereditary disease.

Whether you experience permanent or temporary hair loss, there are several solutions available. With the advancement of technology, there are several hair loss techniques that provide replacement and restoration solutions with hair that looks and feels completely natural.

It’s Your Hair & Your Life

At Moore Hair Clinic in St. Louis, we offer a variety of hair restoration and hair loss treatment programs for men and women of all ages and hair types. If after a thorough hair loss evaluation, we determine that you are a viable candidate for this type of treatment protocol, we will make a recommendation based on the outcome of your consultation.

We invite you to schedule your free, confidential hair loss replacement consultation today. Meet with a clinical hair restoration specialist at our state-of-the-art hair restoration clinic in St. Louis, Missouri and say goodbye to hair loss anxiety once and for all.

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Why is PRP Hair Loss Treatment So Effective?

Effective Hair Loss Treatment & Hair Regrowth in St. Louis

If you’ve noticed that you are beginning to experience premature hair loss, then platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hair loss treatment might be the ideal hair regrowth treatment for you. PRP Platelet-Rich Plasma hair regrowth treatment stimulates hair regrowth in both men and women suffering from androgenetic alopecia (hereditary male pattern baldness and female pattern thinning).

A minimally invasive outpatient procedure at our St. Louis hair loss clinic, PRP hair loss treatment provides a long-term hair loss solution for patients who are not yet ready for hair transplant surgery or who do not want to wear wigs or hairpieces.

Why Am I Losing My Hair?

There is a number of reasons why men and women in the St. Louis area, as elsewhere, experience thinning hair and hair loss. The overwhelming reason why you may be losing your hair is simply your genetics. Genetic pattern hair loss is more common than you may think, and it affects both men and women.

Other reasons include hormonal changes, the effects of certain medications and medical treatments, as well as underlying medical conditions. More recently, severe stress on the body’s nervous system (telogen effluvium) caused by the lingering effects of Covid-19 on the body has been shown to cause long-term hair loss as well.

PRP Hair Loss Treatment St Louis MissouriThere are a number of hair loss treatment options available to help combat thinning hair. One of the most promising hairs regrowth treatments is Platelet Rich Plasma PRP Hair Loss Therapy.

Platelet Rich Plasma PRP Hair Loss Treatment & Hair Regrowth

Platelet-rich plasma is a component in every person’s blood. This blood plasma contains over 17 specific growth factors designed to stimulate healthy cell growth and the replacement of old cells. When specifically used in the treatment of hair loss, platelet-rich plasma stimulates dormant hair cells, causing them to produce new, healthy hair shafts.

A Look at the PRP Hair Loss Treatment Process

The specific blood platelets used in PRP hair loss treatment are extracted from the patient’s own blood. This blood is drawn in much the same way that your doctor draws blood when you go in for your annual physical. Combined with specific activators, the blood is placed in a centrifuge where the needed platelets are separated, which are then injected into your scalp.

Combining PRP Hair Regrowth Treatment with Hair Transplantation

There are a number of benefits to combining PRP hair regrowth treatment with hair transplantation. When combined with surgical hair restoration, such as our popular NeoGraft FUE hair transplantation, PRP injection treatments work to enhance post-surgical new hair regrowth, thereby increasing your ability to begin growing thicker, healthier hair, and better surgical outcomes with fewer procedures.

If you are beginning to experience thinning hair and hair loss and looking for a clinically proven hair loss treatment solution and want to improve the overall appearance, health, and thickness of your hair, you may wish to consider PRP hair regrowth treatment as a way to help regrow hair that you have lost. We invite you to contact our St. Louis hair restoration clinic to schedule a free, private consultation with one of our hair loss treatment specialists to explore which treatment options will work best for you. Call us at (314) 764-4000 today.

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Will Laser Hair Therapy Treatments Work for Me?

laser hair loss regrowth treatment st louis missouriIf you have been recently struggling with thinning hair or hair loss, you’ve likely sifted through dozens of web pages discussing various treatments claiming to regrow your hair (often with very little explanation of how the process works). Sure, there are some treatments that can reverse hair loss, while others have less than enviable side effects or ingredients that can irritate the scalp. In our experience, laser hair therapy is an effective non-surgical hair loss treatment and has thus far been shown to have a positive effect on decelerating the effects of hair loss.

Low-level laser hair loss regrowth treatments are cleared by the FDA and recognized as an option for men and women with certain kinds of hair loss. Usually, the treatments are best suited for men and women who are seeking to grow hair and slow hair loss. It is also referred to as low level laser therapy (LLLT), soft laser, red light therapy, cold laser and bio-stimulation.  LLLT has been found to be an excellent post-operative hair transplant procedure to help heal and stimulate new hair growth.

This form of hair loss treatment offered here in St. Louis is a potential hair restoration strategy for those who inherited pattern baldness or thinning hair. If you are a man, you may notice a deciding hairline or vertex baldness; on the other hand, if you are a woman, hair loss more commonly appears as diffuse thinning of hair.

This blog post examines several factors that indicate whether laser hair therapy will work for you.

Do Laser Hair Treatments Work for all Hair Loss Sufferers?

laser hair loss regrowth treatment therapy St Louis MOBefore we get started, it’s important to note that this therapy method unfortunately isn’t suitable for every person suffering from hair loss — it’s important that you consult with your doctor or a trained specialist before you spend money on a a treatment or device you can use at home.

At the end of the day, we want to make sure that both men and women are comfortable in their own body with a set of locks that they love. Here’s why it’s important to speak with a specialist or doctor before you decide on a treatment— if a thyroid issue or iron deficiency is the root of your hair loss, laser treatment won’t be able to combat this.

Laser hair therapy is mainly used to treat hair loss that’s caused by genetics (male/female hereditary pattern baldness or androgenetic/androgenic alopecia).

Who is a Good Fit for Laser Hair Therapy Treatments?

We speak with men and women daily, helping to assess their chances of success in regrowing hair. Laser hair therapy cannot revive a dead hair follicle, so unfortunately, completely bald areas do not respond well to treatment.

That being said, laser hair therapy is a suitable option for men and women who are already using other hair replacement methods. There has been moderate success in treating illness-related hair loss, postpartum hair loss and post-menopausal hair loss.

How Long Does It Take for Noticeable Results?

Studies have indicated that laser hair therapy treatments yield results after different periods of time, depending on the individual. However, on average our clients have seen results around 20-26 weeks after starting treatments. That being said, the results on varying areas of the scalp can differ. Treatment can potentially work well on one area of the scalp, but there is also a small likelihood that the treatment will not work as well on other areas — this highlights the importance of undergoing routine treatment.

Consistency is Key for Success

Consistency is a main caveat associated with laser therapy treatments. When using laser therapy for hair loss or other scalp issues, it’s important that you stay on top of your sessions. Laser hair therapy may be performed in a salon by professionals trained in its administration, or at home. We typically recommend 2-3 times weekly treatments, which consist of approximately 30 minutes exposure of the scalp to light-emitting diodes under a head cap.

Laser hair loss treatment therapy is most effective during the initial stages of hair loss — the earlier you start therapy, the higher your chances for success. Unfortunately, the treatment is not a one-size-fits-all solution and it’s critical that you understand the type of hair loss you have first before you purchase a laser therapy package from a hair loss studio.

Moore Medical Hair Restoration St. Louis| Laser Hair Therapy Treatments

The Moore Hair Clinic in St. Louis, Missouri offers a variety of laser hair loss treatment programs, both in studio and at home.  If after a thorough hair loss evaluation, we determine that you are a viable candidate for this type of treatment protocol, we will make a recommendation based on the outcome of your consultation.

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Why Does My Scalp Itch?

dandruff itchy scalp hair doctor st louis missouriAn itchy scalp can be very uncomfortable. If you’re dealing with a constant scalp itch, it’s important to know the cause to help get it under control. Otherwise, your constant itching can lead to irritated skin that might be rubbed raw or even bleeding. Here are some of the common causes of an itchy scalp and how to deal with them.

Dry Skin

One of the most common causes of an itchy scalp is dry skin. During the winter, the cold, dry air can dry out your skin. When your skin lacks moisture, it can become itchy. This dryness can occur in your scalp the same way it occurs in skin on other parts of your body. In order to avoid itchiness caused by dry skin, moisturize your hair and scalp, especially in the winter. A deep conditioning once a week can help keep your hair and scalp well hydrated.

Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis

On your scalp, there is a presence of yeast. When there is an overgrowth of yeast, your body exhibits an inflammatory response that manifests itself as dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, which result in itching and flaking. In mild cases, over-the-counter shampoo with selenium or zinc pyrithione can solve these issues. More serious cases will require prescription-strength antifungal shampoo, topical cortisone, or medicated foam, solution, cream, or ointment.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes raised, reddish, scaly patches on the skin or scalp. Although experts are unsure what causes it, genetics play a role. Fortunately, over-the-counter medicated shampoos with coal tar or salicylic acid can usually solve the issue. If the problem persists, a dermatologist can prescribe stronger shampoos and topical cortisone.

Tinea Capitis

This fungal infection is commonly known as ringworm, and extends deep into the hair follicle. It can cause round patches of hair loss that increase in size over time. A rash can also appear, that may have black dots or a stubbly appearance. To treat this infection, a doctor will prescribe oral anti-fungal medications that will solve the problem.

Head Lice

Head lice are small ectoparasites that can live on your scalp. Although head lice are often too small to see, you can see tiny nits (eggs) attached to hair strands if you look closely. Although nits can look like dandruff, they are not shaken off easily, as they are suck to the hair shaft. Head lice can cause a lot of itching on the scalp, but the problem is easily solved through over the counter shampoo with insecticides.

Allergic Reactions

Another common cause of an itchy scalp is an allergic reaction. The skin on your scalp can react to hair dyes and other products, resulting in eczema and atopic dermatitis. These reactions typically go away on their own when you stay away from the thing you’re allergic to. If you’re not sure what caused the allergic reaction, a dermatologist can perform a specialized test to figure out what caused the reaction.

Dr. Richard Moore | St. Louis Hair Loss Doctor

Hair loss can be caused by a variety of factors, both genetic and medical. If you are concerned about hair loss and thinning hair, we invite you to contact our office today to schedule a complimentary hair and scalp evaluation and get all your St. Louis hair loss treatment and hair restoration questions answered fully and completely.

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What is Telogen Effluvium?

covid 19 hair loss telogen effluvium st louis missouriTelogen Effluvium is a medical term which refers to hair loss caused by profound stress to a person’s nervous system. Teleogen Effluvium can present in both men and women.  For example, stress-related hair loss can occur in women as a result of childbirth. It can also present in both men and women as a result of illness due to Covid-19 infection.  When we experience nervous stress, it is not uncommon for anxiety to have an impact on us in all sorts of ways. High levels of stress can affect your ability to sleep, think clearly, it may even be linked to being a contributor to back pain and muscle tension. For some men and women stress is also a factor for hair loss.

Identifying Stress and Hair Loss

Clearly, not all hair loss is attributable to stress, and not everyone who has stress will suffer from hair loss. As we age there is a certain amount of hair loss that happens and there are a number of different disorders that can also cause varying levels of hair loss. There are individuals that have alopecia areata or telogen effluvium that say their hair loss condition was brought upon because of periods of severe or ongoing stress. If you notice patches of sudden hair loss or abnormal hair thinning, the first thing you need to do is seek professional medical option.

Alleviating stress

If you are experiencing high levels of stress it is important to deal with it, whether you are currently having hair loss or not. To do this you may have to make changes to your lifestyle, like changing jobs, seeking financial advice or talking to a counselor. There are a number of other options that may also help like:

  • Exercise – Eating healthy and get regular exercise is good for the body and the mind.
  • Meditation – Many people attest that meditation is a useful tool to help alleviate stress and maintain a positive focus. If you are not sure how to get started there are free meditation apps for smartphones to help.
  • Acupuncture – Lots of people swear by the positive effects that can happen when acupuncture is used to help elevate stress levels.
  • Social network – Good friends may make all the difference. It’s helpful to talk when stressed, and close friends or family may also help you see things from a different perspective.
  • Music – For some people, music may be beneficial. Opt for slower paced tunes or even classical music and just listen and relax by taking some deep breaths.

Solutions Hair Loss

Once you have sought out medical advice to help you get your stress levels under control. You may want to address the thinning hair or bald patches that have developed. Men and woman alike often feel the impact that hair loss can have. It often hampers and persons’ confidence and self-esteem but there are solutions like human hair crown extensions and hair extensions, synthetic and human hair wigs that can all improve the appearance of your hair. To know which solutions are right for you, seek the advice of a St. Louis area hair loss specialist who can help you find the right solution that will work best for your hair type and the about of hair loss you suffer from.

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