August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month

Effective Solutions are Available

Hair loss affects more than 80 million people in the United States, making it one of the most common concerns evaluated and treated by dermatologists. For both men and women, hair loss (alopecia) can be emotionally upsetting at any age. Dr. Rebecca Baxt, a board-certified dermatologist, advises you not to stress, because stress can make your hair loss worse. There are many causes for hair loss, most of which are treatable!

Dr. Rebecca Baxt is specially trained and experienced in diagnosing and treating challenging hair disorders and concerns across all genders and ethnicities. Treatment options for hair restoration may include clinically proven prescription medications, steroid injections, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and in-home medical devices, such as the REVIAN^® Red Hair Growth System! Dr. Baxt now offers the REVIAN^® system, an FDA-cleared, medical-grade hair growth device that uses dual wavelength red-light technology to support natural hair growth.

If you begin to see thinning of hair on your scalp or bald patches, schedule a consultation with Dr. Rebecca Baxt, Medical Director of BAXT CosMedical^® to obtain an accurate diagnosis and a personalized treatment plan.

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What Are Some Reasons For Hair Loss?

Many people are surprised to learn that an average of 50 to 100+ hair strands are shed daily and this is considered normal. According to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), excessive shedding typically involves losing a noticeably higher amount of hair, often over 150 strands daily.¹

There are a number of reasons for hair loss, aging being one of the most common causes. Excessive hair loss is usually the result of several factors, including:

• Heredity
• Aging
• Pregnancy and hormonal changes
• Rapid weight loss and Inadequate nutrients in your diet
• Some medical conditions, such as cancer
• Certain medications
• Emotional stress
• Hair care (e.g., harsh hair care products, chemicals, over-use of hair extensions, pulling hair tight)

The first step in treating hair loss is diagnosing the cause of hair loss in order to prescribe an effective treatment. Dr. Rebecca Baxt begins with an extensive health history to identify the potential causes of your specific hair loss problem. The next step is to examine your scalp and hair. If necessary, blood work and an in-office scalp biopsy can be performed to pinpoint the exact nature of your hair loss condition.

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What Treatments are Available for Hair Loss?

Once Dr. Baxt has obtained an accurate diagnosis, she can recommend a personalized treatment plan, which may include clinically proven medications and other therapies. No single treatment works for everyone, and results can vary from person to person.

An innovative at-home hair restoration solution is now available through Dr. Rebecca Baxt, the REVIAN^® Red Hair Growth System delivers FDA-cleared, medical-grade red-light therapy using patented dual-wavelength technology. This non-medication, all-natural approach has been clinically shown to help slow hair loss and encourage fuller, healthier hair growth.

Another effective, non-surgical option for hair restoration, PRP Hair Restoration uses your body’s own healing components to support healthier hair growth. In this procedure, a small sample of your own blood is drawn and processed to separate the red and white blood cells from the platelets. This creates a concentrated solution of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) rich in growth factors, which is then carefully injected into targeted areas of your scalp.

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¹American Academy of Dermatology. (n.d.). Do you have hair loss or hair shedding? AAD.org. https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/insider/shedding