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Combating Hair Loss at Any Age

Forty percent of men have noticeable hair loss by the age of 35. Twenty-one million women in this country also experience hair loss. It is a stressful event, regardless of your gender or age. Dr. Amanda Lloyd, a Board-Certified Dermatologist, encourages you to schedule an appointment at Skin & Vein Institute in Encinitas at the first signs of hair loss. This is the most important step you can take to preserve a full head of hair.
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Types of Hair Loss

Hair loss, technically called alopecia, can be permanent or reversible. Here are some specific sub-types:

  • Scarring alopecia is the permanent result of cellulitis, folliculitis, acne, lupus, lichen planus, heat styling, tight weaves, trauma, or surgery.
  • Androgenic alopecia is the most common form of hair loss. In men, it appears as male pattern baldness, sometimes beginning in teens or early 20s as a receding hairline. Female pattern baldness is noticeable thinning that usually starts in a woman’s 40s or later. It is characterized by general thinning, with extensive hair loss at the crown.
  • Alopecia areata is sudden, patchy hair loss which may result in total baldness. It usually occurs in children and young adults. Fortunately, most regrow hair within a few years.
  • Alopecia universalis causes all body hair (including brows, lashes, and pubic hair) to fall out.
  • Trichotillomania is a psychological disorder, usually in children, in which they pull their own hair out.

Maintaining Your Mane

Many people don’t realize that dermatologists specialize in the treatment of hair conditions, as well as skin and nails. A number of safe, effective oral and topical medications are available by prescription to halt hair loss, and regrow new hair. There are treatments out there for all the men who are experiencing hair loss. Dr. Lloyd partners with you to determine possible causes of hair loss and then designs a treatment regimen to restore your hair to good health. Call Skin & Vein Institute at (760) 642-6674 (new patients) or (760) 452-2080 (existing patients).

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Meet Dr. Amanda Lloyd

Dr. Amanda Lloyd

Dr. Amanda Lloyd is a respected Board Certified Dermatologist based in Encinitas, CA, with over 14 years of experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from UCLA Honors College and a medical degree from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Lloyd completed her dermatology residency as chief resident at Baylor University Medical Center. She then was a fellow in Micrographic Dermatologic Surgery after which she became board certified in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology. A Fellow of the American Society for Mohs Surgery, she is also a member of the AAD and ABVLM. An editor for JAMA Dermatology, Dr. Lloyd contributes to advancing dermatological knowledge. Her dedication to patient care and education underscores her trustworthiness and expertise.

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