Top Rated Hair Loss Doctor in Philly

Hair loss, also referred to as alopecia, is due to the body’s hair production cycle being interrupted. This can be a result of genetics, aging, medical reasons or other factors. When someone experiences hair thinning and hair loss, there are many minimally-invasive and advanced hair restoration options to choose from that restore a healthy hairline.

Certified by the American Board of Dermatology, Dr. Marissa Milchak, a Philly Hair Transplant specialist provides patients in Philadelphia with the best hair treatment methods available.

The Hair Growth Cycle

Our hair is made up of protein known as keratin, and our hair grows in a cyclic pattern of growth and rest. There are four phases of hair growth:

1. Anagen (growing phase)
   During this phase new hair is formed and pushes the club hair up the follicle and out. In the anagen period, hair grows about half an inch each month. This phase is active for 3 to 5 years.
2. Catagen (transition phase)
   The transition phase lasts for around 10 days. During this phase growth slows and the outer root sheath shrinks and attaches to the root of the hair and forms the club hair. This, the end product of final hair growth. Approximately 3% of all hairs are in the catagen phase at any given time.
3. Telogen (resting phase)
   The resting phase lasts for about 3 months. During which time, hairs start to form in follicles.
4. Exogen (shedding phase)
   This period lasts between 2 to 5 months. As new hairs begin to grow, old hair sheds and it’s normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs a day.

What Is Hair Loss?

Hair loss is one of the most common disorders that our board-certified dermatologists treat at Philly Hair Transplant in PA. There are many reasons why hair loss occurs, including:

• Ringworm of the scalp
• Hereditary-pattern baldness
• Alopecia from Chemotherapy
• Pregnancy
• Weave or hairstyles that are too tight
• Alopecia

Identifying the exact cause of hair loss is important if you want to successfully treat the condition, prevent further hair loss, and restore your hair.

Hair Loss Treatment

It is important for your hair loss expert to identify the cause of your hair loss, before treatment options can be looked at. There are various hair loss treatments available to those suffering from hair loss. These include:

Prescription medication

• Finasteride (Propecia®)
• Spironolactone

Procedures performed by a board-certified dermatologist

• Hair transplants
• Corticosteroid injections
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
• Low level laser therapy

At home treatments

• Microneedling
• Minoxidil (Rogaine®)
• Lasers for at-home use

Depending on the cause of your hair loss, your dermatologist may also suggest vitamins and mineral supplements, as well as wigs and concealers if medication and surgical treatment options are not for you.

Consult A Board-Certified Dermatologist To Discuss Your Hair Loss

Dr. Milchak and her staff are dedicated to giving honest consultations and individualized treatment plans- with exceptional results. Contact her Philadelphia hair restoration center today, by calling (215) 545-5458.