Treatments for Hair Loss due to Unexpected Thinning or Natural Aging

If you’re a woman experiencing hair loss, you’re not alone. Hair loss is as common in women as it is in men, and it can be scary when you first notice it. Don’t panic: hair loss treatments DO exist for women. Let’s start by getting to the root of the problem.

What Causes Women’s Hair Loss?

While fixing or treating an underlying medical condition generally won’t perfectly restore your hair, it usually keeps things from progressing past what you’ve already noticed. Remember: hair loss happens. It’s not your fault.

It’s important to talk to your doctor and dermatologist to pinpoint if any illnesses or medications are playing a role in your hair loss; unexpected hair loss in women can be the result of either, so it’s smart to take care of yourself and get checked out. Hair loss in women may also come from thyroid issues, anemia, polycystic ovarian syndrome, post-pregnancy or extremely stressful situations, as well as auto-immune diseases, hereditary hair loss, or even too much hair styling.

Women’s Hair Loss Treatments

If you or someone you know is experiencing noticeable, severe hair loss or thinning, there are treatments available to help. When it comes to hair loss treatments in Kansas City, Vargas is here for you. There’s no need to feel silly or awkward about getting your hair loss treated. Hair is often a much loved and treasured part of how we see ourselves, and it’s not silly to take care of things you love.

Surgical & Topical Options

Often, surgical and non-surgical treatments will be combined to create the best possible foundation for hair recovery. Hair is a beautiful feature, but it’s also a window into your health. If you’re seeing hair loss that worries you, go to your doctor, go to a dermatologist, and then come to Vargas. These procedures are here to help you.

There are topical medications like Rogaine, Propecia, and Minoxidil available to help your hair loss. There are also vitamins, home hair growth systems, and other topical applications. And when it comes to surgical procedures, many people are excellent candidates for hair transplants. With a hair transplant, your own hair will be moved from a part of your scalp not affected by the hair loss, and grafted into areas where you’ve seen hair loss or thinning. The procedure is relatively quick, and you’ll typically see results in 10-16 weeks.

Recently, a fascinating procedure has come on the market, using PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) to help stimulate hair growth. How it works is some of your blood is taken to serve as base for the treatment. It’s combined with ACell, a substance the FDA has approved for treating wounds. This kicks off the adult stem cells in your PRP solution. During your time in the office, your scalp is numbed, and this PRP mix is injected into your scalp where the hair has been thinning or falling out. The solution helps trigger new follicle growth, repopulating hair in the affected parts of your scalp.

Save Your Hair!

At Vargas Face and Skin, Dr. Hannah Vargas is ready to address any surgical or non-surgical cosmetic interests you may have. Her primary focus is to help create a beautiful, natural outcome for your specific goals. If you wish to have an in-depth consultation with Dr. Vargas about hair loss treatments in Kansas City or any other cosmetic procedure, contact us today!