Treatment of scalp and hair diseases

Hair loss is a common reason for visiting a dermatologist. It can be either an isolated issue or a symptom of an underlying systemic condition. Hair loss may be congenital or acquired, and localized or generalized. The most frequent causes include systemic infections, local inflammation, autoimmune diseases, hormonal and endocrine imbalances, stress, mechanical trauma, and deficiencies in vitamins, minerals, or nutrients.

An accurate diagnosis requires a dermatological examination, trichoscopy (high-magnification imaging of the hair structure), laboratory tests, a trichogram, and potentially a skin biopsy. Professional treatments are also included in the overall treatment plan: