Expert Hair Loss Treatments in Bergen County, – Serving Paramus, NJ, and the Tri-State Area
BAXT CosMedical® helps you diagnose, treat, and prevent hair loss.
Have you noticed that your daily hair loss is increasing? Are you concerned about your hair loss? Whether hair loss is a new concern or an ongoing condition, you are not alone. Hair loss (alopecia) is one of the most common concerns we diagnose and treat at BAXT CosMedical®. Dr. Rebecca Baxt, a board-certified dermatologist, is specially trained and experienced in diagnosing and treating treat challenging hair diseases and concerns for both men and women and all ethnic groups.
Hair loss of the scalp and body can be due to age, heredity, specific medical conditions, hormonal imbalances, medications, or due to how a person cares for their hair. Hair loss affects women, men, and children.
If you begin to see thin spots 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. There are solutions for hair restoration!
What Are The Types Of Hair Loss In Men And Women?
Everyone loses hair daily. This is because it is a normal part of the hair growth cycle. According to the American Dermatology Association, “it’s normal to shed between 50 and 100+ hairs a day.”1 When the body sheds significantly more hairs every day, a person has excessive hair shedding.
There can be many reasons for increased shedding. The most common type of hair loss reported by men and women is primarily due to heredity, male and female pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia), and hormonal hair loss. Some of the factors for hair loss include:
- Heredity
- Autoimmune conditions
- Illness
- Medications
- Cancer treatments
- Poor nutrition or rapid weight loss
- Post-Pregnancy
- Medications
- Extreme emotional states
- Hair styling
If you begin to see thin spots on your scalp or bald patches, you could be suffering from a common hair loss medical condition that is treatable.
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Common Hair Loss Conditions
Medical names for hair loss conditions are as follows:
- Androgenetic alopecia – a thinning or baldness due to genetics and hormones. This condition is the most common and affects both men and women. Men typically notice an increasing bald spot on the top of the head and a receding hairline. This condition is called, male-pattern baldness typically from an inherited gene. Women typically see thinning on the top of the scalp.
- Telogen Effluvium – a common, temporary form of hair loss triggered by a physical or emotional (stress induced) experience that causes a numbers of scalp hair follicles into a resting phase. For example, after the stress of giving birth, many women experience hair loss.
- Alopecia areata – this disorder is believed to be caused by an autoimmune disease. Simply stated, it is when the body’s immune system attacks its own hair. With this condition, you will see round patches of hair loss on the scalp and sometimes elsewhere on the body.
- Cicatricial (scarring) alopecia – this disorder is rare as it destroys a person’s hair follicles. Scar tissue then forms which blocks growth of new hair follicles.
- Central centrifugal cicatricial (scarring) alopecia – his condition is seen most often in African American women. It starts in the center of the scalp and progresses outward. Read Dr. Baxt’s media interview on hair loss in African Americans:
- Many people believe that hair loss only affects your scalp, but many also experience hair loss on their entire body. Body hair loss in men is usually a normal part of aging caused by declining hormone levels, slower cell growth, and genetics. Read Dr. Baxt’s blog posts about hair loss:
How Is Hair Loss Diagnosed at BAXT CosMedical®?
Diagnosing the cause of hair loss can be complicated as there are many variables. To accurately diagnose hair loss and prescribe an effective treatment, a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist is required.
Dr. Rebecca Baxt begins with an extensive health history to identify the potential causes of your specific hair loss problem. She will also examine your scalp and hair. If needed, an in-office scalp biopsy can be done to pinpoint the specific cause of your hair loss condition. Blood work may be ordered.
How Is Hair Loss Treated at BAXT CosMedical®?
Once a diagnosis has been obtained, treatments can be recommended, including medication. It’s important to note that no one treatment works for everyone.
Dr. Rebecca Baxt will tailor your treatment plan by exploring several proven hairrestoration options – including clinically backed medications, the REVIAN® Red Hair Growth System, and ProGen PRP™ – to determine what delivers the best results for you.
Clinically Proven Red – Light Therapy
A natural, non‑invasive treatment to support healthy hair growth in Paramus, NJ.
The REVIAN® Red Hair Growth System is an FDA-cleared, medical-grade hair growth device that uses patented dual-wavelength red-light technology to support natural hair growth. This all-natural, medication-free solution has been clinically shown to help reduce hair loss and promote thicker, healthier hair.
After thoroughly evaluating and testing this hair growth system, Dr. Rebecca Baxt now offers REVIAN® as an at-home hair restoration option. A hair loss consultation with Dr. Baxt is required to discuss whether the REVIAN® Cap is right for you.
The system utilizes 119 medical-grade LEDs to stimulate hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow, reducing inflammation, and supporting healthy hair cycles through natural nitric oxide generation.
The cordless, comfortable cap provides full-scalp treatment coverage in just 10 minutes a day, making it an easy addition to your hair restoration routine.
Revolutionary PRP Hair Restoration
PRP therapy used to treat thinning hair and hair loss in Paramus, NJ.
After many years and careful consideration of PRP systems, Dr. Rebecca Baxt selected the ProGen PRP™ system. This proprietary PRP system is an FDA-cleared 510(k) Class II medical device.
PRP Hair Restoration is the medical process in which a small amount of your own blood is drawn and then processed to separate the red and white blood cells from platelets. This produces a concentrated solution of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) containing growth factors. The PRP is then injected back into your scalp.
These highly concentrated growth factors help stimulate your own body’s natural response, encouraging hair follicles to function more actively. PRP is an effective treatment option for men and women experiencing thinning hair or hair loss.
Is PRP Hair Restoration Safe?
Platelet-rich plasma is produced from your own blood so there is virtually no risk of an allergic reaction or rejection. After many years and careful consideration of PRP best practices and systems, Dr. Rebecca Baxt selected the ProGen PRP™ system.
ProGen PRP™ is manufactured in the United States, and all of the kits are individually packaged. ProGen PRP™ is a US FDA 510k-cleared platelet-rich plasma system.
Request A Hair Loss Consultation
If you’ve tried popular over-the-counter options – such as minoxidil-based products or hand-held laser/light devices – and are still experiencing hair loss, schedule a consultation with a BAXT CosMedical® dermatologist in Paramus, NJ. Dr. Rebecca Baxt provides a thorough evaluation to expertly diagnose hair loss or thinning and will recommend appropriate treatment options.
Request a consultation or call (201) 265-1300 today for more information.
1 American 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
