Dermatologists are sometimes referred to as “skin” doctors. In a sense, that’s true. However, your skin is a large, complex, and diverse organ, including your hair follicles and other things besides “skin” cells. If you’re suffering issues with hair loss and your scalp, a dermatologist may be exactly who you need to see to address them. If you’re looking for a dermatologist in Levittown, Long Beach, Oceanside, NY, who can treat hair loss and scalp problems, come see the team at South Nassau Dermatology.  Our dermatologists can help with hair loss and many other issues as well.

Addressing Hair Loss and Scalp Issues

As with most things in medicine, it’s crucial to understand what’s behind hair loss. Men may think that they’re simply suffering male pattern baldness, and often that’s true, but it could be something else. Likewise, women suffering from sudden baldness may think it’s a life-threatening issue, but it may be a manageable condition.

The right approach to treating baldness will depend on what’s behind the hair loss. This is true for other scalp issues as well. If you want to speak with a dermatologist serving Levittown, Long Beach, Oceanside, NY, contact the South Nassau Dermatology team.

There are many steps to treatment. Especially if you’re just starting to suffer hair loss, your dermatologist may work with you to halt its advance. Using medication, such as Minoxidil, can help. Minoxidil encourages hair growth and cellular regeneration and works with both men and women. For male pattern baldness, Finasteride is a popular option because it can block the hormone DHT, which spurs male pattern baldness.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is another commonly used treatment for hair loss. Plasma is expertly injected to encourage cellular growth, including in hair follicles. While side effects with hair loss treatment are relatively uncommon, PRP is an especially low-risk approach.

Unfortunately, medication isn’t always enough to achieve the desired results. A hair transplant may be recommended, especially with advanced or severe hair loss. Hairs from one body part can be transplanted to the scalp or other relevant body parts. Other treatments, including fractional lasers and stem cell treatments, may be appropriate.

Securing Help With Hair Loss and Scalp Problems

The best first step is to see a dermatologist. Regarding hair and scalp issues, dermatologists are the leading experts. If you’re looking for a dermatologist serving Levittown, Long Beach, Oceanside, NY, come work with the team at South Nassau Dermatology. Contact us at the numbers and locations below:

Oceanside- (516) 766-0345

Levittown- (516) 520-5280

Long Beach- (516) 432-7124