From the fields to the street, there’s a bumper crop to be had everywhere you look in the Prairie State. But for far too many men and women, the growth they aren’t seeing is in the mirror. To regrow real hair for real people every day, Dundee Dermatology knows just how to get to the root of your hair restoration in Elgin.
Living With Fewer Follicles
Before we get into the solutions and clinical causes of your hair loss, it’s important to recognize the important lifestyle choices that can cause hair loss or cover it up. How are you coping with your hair loss? These are some of the most common concerns related to coping with hair loss.
Hiding Under a Hat
Hey, we love the Cubs too, but ladies, if your hubby only takes that ball cap off to go to bed, he may be hiding something from you. For millions of guys, hiding under a trusty hat is a tried-and-true way of hiding the early signs of hair loss. However, the constant stress that fibers put on the few remaining follicles can actually speed up hair loss! Trade that “lucky” ball cap for a jersey, guys. Wrigley’s finest will still keep winning, and you’ll keep your real hair.
For more on dealing with male pattern baldness, read our related feature!
Wigging Out
Another classic sign of hair loss denial is anything but a costume. While wigs allow for self-expression from time to time, you should never have to depend on them as a daily crutch. Modern hairpieces are far more advanced than the cheesy toupees of the past, but there’s still no replacement for the real thing.
Modern hair pieces have advanced with options like clips and custom fittings, but the future of your scalp health still requires crucial airflow. Regular use without proper rest can compromise any remaining natural hair!
Higher Hairlines, Lower Self-Esteem
Be honest with yourself. Do you really like your thinning or balding hair? Some guys would jump at the chance to look like their favorite action hero, but far more look in the mirror with remorse every morning as they watch their former pride and joy fall down the drain.
While studies are still being conducted, there is a widely known link between mental health and physical appearance. Simply put, when you like the way you look, you’ll like the way you live! To get back your hair, confidence, and a lot more, Dundee Dermatology takes a clinically close look into every one of your concerns.
What’s Causing Your Concerns?
In our comprehensive consultation, we’ll review your current medical records and conduct our own testing to evaluate the overall health of your skin, scalp, and hair. Unlike the flavor of the month subscription services, our specialists continuously check in and adjust your prescriptions to ensure the healthiest results possible.
As we describe your treatment, we will use some clinical terminology to refer specifically to your condition. Here are a few common types of loss that we treat with the best hair restoration options in Elgin.
Alopecia
To truly understand your hair loss, start by determining the specific type you’re experiencing. Our hair restoration solutions in Elgin specifically cater to 4 major types of alopecia (hair loss). Which of these describes your current concerns?
Androgenetic Alopecia (Male/Female Pattern Hair Loss)
This is the most common form of hair loss, affecting both men and women alike. Men often experience male pattern baldness, which is characterized by a receding hairline and hair loss at the crown of the head. Women may also experience thinning and part widening because of this type of hair loss as well.
Alopecia Areata
Characterized as an autoimmune disease, this condition prompts the immune system to launch an assault on the hair follicles, resulting in sudden hair loss in circular or oval patterns, most commonly observed on the scalp, beard, or eyebrows.
Telogen Effluvium
A disruption in the hair growth cycle leads to this temporary form of hair loss. Stress, illness, childbirth, surgery, and certain medications are all potential triggers.
Traction Alopecia
Continuous strain or pulling on the hair leads to this form of hair loss. Hairstyles that put tension on the hair, like braids, cornrows, or tight ponytails, can be a common cause.
Why Restore Your Hair
While it may seem easier to give up on your hair, ask yourself, “Am I really happy without my hair?” If that answer is anything but a confident “yes,” Dundee Dermatology is here to help with these key benefits of our hair restoration treatments in Elgin! What can our decades of experience do for you?
Healthier Scalp
Our LED therapy and oral minoxidil prescriptions focus on creating the healthiest environment for natural hair regrowth. Your hair’s health starts at the scalp, so to fully restore your follicles, we improve scalp health through improved circulation, optimized growth cycles, and healthy internal processes. So what will you do with a healthier scalp?
Happier You
As our patients start to see results, excitement fills the air with every visit. But if you thought this was a one-and-done treatment, think again. To keep your real hair growing strong, our specialists will help you through initial treatments and go over additional options to improve more than just your hair! Dundee Dermatology has many ways to enjoy healthier skin in addition to tried-and-true solutions for hair restoration in Elgin. So when you’re ready to get your real hair back, it’s time to get real with our dermatologist.
Getting Real With Dr. Getz
While our practice has an array of the world’s most advanced machines, we trust the most respected and proven solutions for hair restoration in Elgin. Both LED therapy and minoxidil have gone through rigorous study, trials, and thousands of real-world treatments. While doctors still consider oral minoxidil an off-label treatment for hair restoration, the proof is hard to deny! To bring real results to our patients, we recommend the most effective offerings for every concern.
Consultation
Dr. Getz starts every hair restoration in Elgin with a simple conversation. This is your chance to ask any questions, get to know your specialist, and build realistic expectations with an experienced professional. With decades of experience studying the amazing science behind your skin, Dr. Getz will prescribe an initial treatment to best suit your needs.
Recommendations
Our specialists curate your comprehensive hair restoration plan in Elgin around your personal and clinical needs. We trust LED therapy and minoxidil because they require no expensive barriers, painful treatments, or extensive aftercare. Our LED helmet takes less than 20 minutes from the comfort of your own home, and minoxidil is so easy and safe, patients in high school can even fit it into their busy schedule!
The reason we recommend seeking guidance from qualified dermatologists is because there are many over-the-counter options available that claim to be everyone’s ideal solution. Snake oil salesmen of the past have adapted to a life online. So before you use any pill, cream, or light therapy without guidance from a qualified specialist, consider what you might be missing out on!
Results
What sets us apart from the pills and promises of the past? Our specialists stick with you, even after you’re satisfied with your results. To provide true, lasting results for every patient, Dundee Dermatology provides unprecedented access to our office. Instead of calling another unhelpful helpline, get real-time assistance from a real doctor with us.
The Science of…
Sometimes, patients are sticklers for the details when it comes to their hair restoration in Elgin, and we welcome it! We’re more than happy to discuss the science that powers our amazing solutions. So for the clinically curious, here’s a brief look at the principles that power our hair restoration solutions at Dundee Dermatology.
…LED Therapy
To shed the right light on your shedding, Revian combines the power of both orange and red LED light. In one helmet, 119 light-emitting diodes work to stimulate blood flow throughout the scalp and re-optimize hair growth cycles. In a painless 10-minute session, you’re able to get back to your day with no downtime!
We prescribe session frequency and light intensity, and we discuss other details throughout your initial session. Then, as you become comfortable with the process, you’re free to use your own helmet from the comfort of your home! We still recommend scheduling regular check-ins with our specialists to ensure you’re on the path to results.
…Medication
In the 1980s, doctors began to notice that patients taking minoxidil for hypertension experienced increased hair growth as a side effect. Through decades of research, trials, and studies, a number of doctors conclude that minoxidil is effective not only for hypertension, but for natural hair growth! Minoxidil targets the same key biomarkers for both hair growth and causes of hypertension, so while it is clinically proven, this drug remains an “off-label” use only prescription according to the FDA.
But off-label shouldn’t be off-putting! That just means that the FDA wants to prioritize oral minoxidil for the millions suffering with hypertension over those seeking a hair restoration solution. Since this medication is just as plentiful as it is powerful, this is one of the safest solutions possible with a prescription from Dr. Getz.
Live a Fuller Life!
Are you ready to live a fuller, happier life with the head of hair you’ve always wanted? It all starts with one simple conversation! Start getting your real hair back today by scheduling your in-person appointment.
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