Hair Loss Treatment and Scalp Examination
A scalp examination is a method used to assess the health condition of the scalp. It is typically performed by professional dermatologists using high-magnification follicle magnification to detect potential scalp issues such as dandruff, scalp itching, and hair loss. Through a scalp examination, doctors can evaluate the health of the scalp and identify any abnormalities or other issues. This helps in determining the appropriate treatment plan to restore scalp health. Treatment options may include topical medications, oral medications, light therapy, hormone therapy, or other therapies. Precise treatment can effectively address scalp problems and help recreate a healthy scalp environment, promoting the growth of healthy hair.
Why is Scalp Examination Important?
- To prevent hair from becoming flat, thin, sparse, or baldTo improve dandruff, scalp itching, redness, and seborrheic dermatitis
- A healthy, clean follicle is necessary
- Expert scalp treatment with medical-grade professional care to improve scalp issues
The Three Most Common Scalp Issues:
- Excessive oil secretion (scalp feels sticky and uncomfortable)
- Thickened keratin (leads to dandruff, scalp itching, redness)
- Blocked hair follicles (causes hair to become thin, soft, signs of hair loss)
If you have any of the above scalp issues, please schedule a scalp examination and treatment as soon as possible to create a healthy scalp environment and avoid hair loss crisis!
Advice from Dermatologist Dr. Zeng Shizi
A scalp examination is a medical check-up where a professional uses follicle magnification to examine the scalp for potential issues like dandruff, scalp itching, and hair loss. These problems can lead to scalp inflammation, infection, or other symptoms, and may adversely affect hair quality. Through a scalp examination, we can identify a range of scalp problems and determine the correct diagnosis and treatment plan to restore a healthy scalp environment and promote the growth of healthy hair.
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What is a Scalp Examination?
A scalp examination involves using high-magnification follicle inspection by a doctor to view your scalp, gently pulling your hair, and checking for signs of inflammation, hair loss, hair quality damage, or follicle atrophy. The doctor will examine the distribution and severity of hair loss. The doctor and patient can analyze the hair growth and scalp health together on a computer screen, even recording growth patterns.
Steps in Scalp Examination:
- The doctor may need to inspect your scalp, gently pulling your hair to check for signs of inflammation, hair loss, hair quality damage, or follicle atrophy.
- The doctor will check the distribution and severity of hair loss.
- Generally, male pattern baldness affects the forehead or vertex, while female hair loss may present as overall thinning or thinning at the crown. Alopecia areata presents as well-defined bald patches.
- A scalp microscope is a valuable tool for examining and analyzing hair loss issues. Follicle atrophy, thinning, and inflammation are easily detected.
- Most of the time, doctors can thoroughly understand the scalp condition using non-invasive methods unless hair loss is due to rare or severe inflammation, which may not require blood tests or scalp biopsies.
Who Needs a Scalp Examination?
If you have issues like excessive oil secretion, thickened keratin (leading to dandruff, scalp itching, redness), or blocked hair follicles (causing hair to become thin, soft, and showing signs of hair loss), please schedule a scalp examination and treatment promptly!