Hair Loss

What is hair loss?

Hair loss in women is common. It’s brought on by aging, hormone imbalances, and other factors. Losing more than 125 hairs daily (losing 50-100 hairs is normal) leads to noticeable hair thinning, a receding hairline, and/or bald spots. Dr. Amersi identifies the root cause and treats it to restore a fuller, thicker head of hair.

What are the symptoms of hair loss in women?

Hair loss in women can appear as:

• Feeling your hair break off
• Noticeable thinning
• Being able to see your scalp through your hair
• Noticing more hair falling out each day
• Receding hairline, missing hair, and/or balding patches
• Widening of the part on the top of your head

Hair loss is usually less noticeable in the early stages, becoming more pronounced with time. See Dr. Amersi at the first sign of hair loss.

What are the risk factors for hair loss in women?

Hair loss risk factors in women include:

• Hair follicle damage
• Harsh hair care practices
• Tight ponytails
• Stress
• Rapid weight loss
• Chemical hair treatments
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Menopause
• Pregnancy hormone changes
• Other hormonal imbalances
• Being 40 or older
• Thyroid disease
• Anemia and vitamin deficiencies
• Family history of hair loss
• High doses of vitamin A
• Some medications

Adopting healthy habits can lower the risk of thinning hair. 

How is hair loss diagnosed?

Dr. Amersi reviews your symptoms, medical history, lifestyle, and medications to determine what could be causing your hair loss. She examines your hair and scalp and might order blood work to screen for nutritional deficiencies, hormone imbalances, thyroid disease, and other causes of thinning hair to develop an effective treatment plan.

How is hair loss treated?

To help thicken your hair, Dr. Amersi will suggest one or more of the following solutions:

• Diet changes
• Dietary supplements
• Medication
• Hormone therapy
• Healthy weight management
• Stress management techniques like yoga and meditation
• Light therapy
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
• Microneedling
• Healthy home hair care practices
• Massaging your head
• Specialized shampoos

Eat nutritious foods and avoid excessive heat, chemicals, and tight ponytails to reduce the risk of further hair loss.

Dr. Amersi follows up to ensure that your treatment is effective. It could take several months or longer to begin noticing thicker hair. She’ll adjust your treatment as needed.

Schedule a hair loss evaluation with Shamsah Amersi, MD, by calling her office or using the online booking feature today.