If you’re frequently looking at your hairline in the mirror with any kind of worry or frustration, there’s hope. Technology has improved outcomes for men with hair loss, says Tony Cucuzzella, M.D., cofounder of Delaware Hair Restoration in Wilmington. “Come see us—once you have that first conversation, it’s easy.”
The earlier you visit a dermatologist, the better, adds Lori Spencer, M.D., Ph.D., of Premier Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, which has offices in Greenville, Newark, Middletown, and Dover. “Over time, conditions like alopecia areata [bald patches] can affect an entire scalp, but we now have oral medicines that allow you to regrow your hair—if you catch it early.”
Medical causes of hair loss can be both temporary and permanent. “For example, telogen effluvium from being on a GLP-1 medication or [from a] stressful event is more short-term and temporary, but it can cause scarring, and hair won’t grow back unless caught early,” Spencer says…