GREENSBORO, N.C. — It's typical to lose some hair every day due to your hair's growth cycle, but when does it become a problem you should see a doctor about? Many people may be surprised that dermatologists are the experts in diagnosing and treating hair loss.
Dr. Deborah Dorrell is a dermatologist at Novant Health Premier Medical Associates in Winston-Salem. She is taking your questions about hair loss and what to do about it. You can text your question to 336-379-5775. She is answering questions from 5:30 pm - 6 pm today.
Hair loss can be caused by...
Disease, vitamin deficiency, hormone imbalance, or infection.
How does a dermatologist determine the cause? Your doctor will ask you about how it started, and if there's a pattern, talk about your medical history, as well as your diet and emotional well-being. There are tests that can be done as well, blood tests, scalp biopsy, light microscopy, and hair analysis.
What is alopecia?
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, Alopecia areata is a disease that causes hair loss. Most people lose hair on their scalp or beard area, but hair loss can occur anywhere on your body. A board-certified dermatologist can tell you if you have this type of hair loss and what may help you regrow your hair.
Is alopecia areata contagious?
No. This condition cannot spread from person to person.
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