Balding

Does balding run in your family? Have you recently noticed that your hair is starting to fall out? Going through something like this can be challenging to handle. At New York Medicine Doctors, our team would like to help. We can present tips on avoiding balding from taking place and providing treatment methods to reverse any hair loss you’re currently facing.

Symptoms To Watch For

Finding some hair in the shower drain or your comb after getting ready for work is common and does not point towards the balding. However, there are some signs you can look for that show you’re being affected by this. If any of the following symptoms apply to you, we recommend scheduling an appointment to see how our team can help:

• Thinning of your hair.
• Formation of circular or patchy bald spots.
• Suddenly losing large clumps of hair.
• Patches of scaling that spread over the scalp.

Preventing Hair Loss

Many different factors can lead to a person experiencing balding. While some, like genetics, are unavoidable, you can play an active role in preventing others. If you’re worried about balding and are looking to put a stop to it, try following the below:

• Avoid tugging your hair when brushing.
• Protect your hair from ultraviolet light when possible.
• If you’re a smoker, quit.

Treating Hair Loss

If you’re interested in treating hair loss and reversing the balding process, you’ve come to the right place. Our experts here at New York Medicine Doctors can offer the care and support needed to achieve this. Depending on your condition, any of the following can be used to assist with your hair loss:

• Certain medications.
• Hair transplant procedures.
• Laser therapy.