Hair Loss Treatment

Hair Loss Treatments in Central Texas

Losing hair is a normal part of aging, as adults lose up to 100 strands of hair naturally every single day. But when hair loss is premature or exceeds a normal amount, it can be an extremely frustrating issue that deals a blow to your self-esteem and confidence. Both men and women can suffer from thinning hair or balding patches, and there is no single cause or one-size-fits-all treatment to prescribe.

What Causes Hair Loss?

Hair loss, also known as alopecia, can affect men and women of all ages, with causes ranging from natural aging to acute diseases. Common reasons for hair loss include hereditary baldness or thinning, which is passed down from one or both parents, and excess stress or hormonal changes, such as those experienced during childbirth and menopause in women. Illnesses related to major surgery, high fever, serious infections, or even the flu can also contribute to hair loss. Cancer treatments like radiation and chemotherapy are also known to cause hair loss as well.

How Tru-Skin Treats Hair Loss: Theradome™

Many of our patients at Tru-Skin Dermatology benefit from Theradome™, which is a laser hair growth treatment that can be used safely at home. Using medical-grade lasers to stimulate the hair follicles found deep within your scalp, Theradome™ helps patients regrow hair and prevent future hair loss.

The Theradome helmet device is FDA-approved and recommended by doctors as an effective laser hair growth treatment for men and women of all ages. While it is designed for patients with varying stages of hair loss, the earlier you begin treatment, the better the results (based on several clinical studies, although individual results may vary).
 

Results can vary from person to person, but most users begin to notice an improvement in hair texture and a reduction in hair loss within the first three months of consistent use. Significant hair growth and increased hair density typically become noticeable after six months.

To get to the root cause of your hair loss, Tru-Skin Dermatology starts with a clinical biopsy—a lab test of skin and hair samples to identify the exact reason you’re losing hair faster than your peers.

Based on the results, we’ll recommend treatment options that encourage natural hair growth. In some cases, this can include prescription oral or topical medications. The FDA-approved pill Finasteride, for example, slows hair loss and stimulates re-growth in up to 88% of male patients. Laser treatments are a newer innovation for hair loss treatment that can be used alone or with medication to increase natural hair growth.

Theradome is also an option for treatment. The helmet needs to be recharged at least twice a week, and we suggest keeping it connected to its charger when it is not in use. The best time to wear the Theradome helmet is after you have dried your hair following a shower. Low-level laser therapy (or red light therapy) is a noninvasive treatment preferred by many patients due to its convenience and lack of side effects. To learn more about this innovative hair growth treatment, please contact Tru-Skin Dermatology today.

Contact the Cedar Park Tru-Skin Dermatology office in Austin and get a personalized treatment plan that restores your self-confidence.