How to treat hair loss for Hair Loss Awareness Month

In recognition of National Hair Loss Month, board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Joel Schlessinger is here to discuss why hair loss is at an all time high.

Due to the rise in stress many have experienced in the last several years, hair loss has become more of an issue. While it can also be caused by injury, illness, hereditary factors and other issues, stress is leading to more and more people seeking help for their hair loss.

Like most of his hair loss patients, Dr. Schlessinger recommends they start taking Viviscal Professional Supplements, which helps hair regrowth. Keep in mind, this supplement contains shark cartilage, so if you’re allergic to iodine or shellfish, this product isn’t for you. Otherwise, it’s great for regrowth. Viviscal Professional can also be paired with a topical regimen, like ReTress.

If you’ve been noticing hair loss that worsens or does not seem to improve over time, he recommends seeing your dermatologist, as there may be an underlying issue at play, such as a thyroid, iron or vitamin D deficiency. This will also allow you to be prescribed other treatments if needed, like Propecia and vitamin D supplements.

While these treatments require a dermatologist’s prescription, there are a number of other options available for you to address hair loss and thinning on LovelySkin.com.