Hair Loss

Annandale Skin & Anti Aging

Aesthetics & Anti-Aging located in Alexandria, VA & Falls Church, VA

Millions of men and women suffer from hair loss, delivering a blow to their looks and self-esteem. At Annandale Skin & Anti Aging in Falls Church, Virginia, the staff offers hair-loss restoration treatments that help hair grow back and prevent further loss. If you have bald patches or lots of thinning, or if you are losing more hair than usual, call the office or go online to make an appointment for a consultation today.

Hair Loss Q & A

What causes hair loss?

People lose about 100 hairs every day, but if you are losing extreme amounts of hair, it could be because of:

Family history

The most common reason for hair loss is a hereditary condition called male-, or female-pattern baldness, which usually happens with age and in predictable patterns.

Hormonal changes

Changes in your hormone levels because of pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or thyroid problems cause hair loss.

Alopecia

Alopecia is a medical condition that causes patchy hair loss and scalp infections.

Medication

The side effects of some drugs, including radiation therapy, can cause hair loss.

Whatever the cause of your hair loss, call the clinic or go online to make an appointment with our team today.

How can I prevent hair loss?

Most hair loss is because of genetics, but there are some steps you can take to keep your hair as healthy as possible like:

Eat a healthy diet
Avoid tight hairstyles
Treat your hair gently when washing
Avoid high-heat treatments
Stop smoking

If you are having sudden and extreme hair loss, you might have an underlying condition. Call the office or go online to book an appointment and learn more about why you’re losing hair.

How does PRP treat hair loss?

At Annandale Skin & Anti Aging, our team is proud to offer platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) therapy to treat hair loss in patients of all ages.

PRP therapy is a revolutionary treatment that uses microneedling with platelet-rich plasma to stimulate hair growth.

Our specialists takes a sample of your own blood and runs it through a machine to separate the platelets from other blood matter. This platelet solution is injected in targeted areas on your scalp using a microneedling process.

Microneedling is a cosmetic treatment that tricks your skin into thinking it’s been injured, which induces collagen production to improve the strength and look of your skin. Combining microneedling with PRP accelerates the healing process is accelerated even further because of the regenerative properties that occur naturally in your blood.

The combination of microneedling and PRP triggers natural hair growth by increasing the blood supply to your hair follicles and increasing the thickness of your hair shaft. Because PRP uses your own blood, it’s a very safe process with no side effects.

To learn more, call the office or go online to book a consultation with our specialists at Annandale Skin & Anti Aging.