Hair Loss: Dermatologist Tips to Prevent Hair Loss & Regrow Hair

👩🏾‍⚕️Hair loss is a distressing experience. If you are experiencing hair loss please don’t suffer in silence. There are many different causes of hair loss and early diagnosis and treatment is extremely important.
👩🏾‍⚕️If you are seeing or feeling changes with your hair/scalp please don’t delay in seeing a dermatologist for consultation.
📝Here are some tips to prepare for a dermatologist appointment for hair loss.
👉🏾 Prepare to review and discuss your medical history and your family medical history (chronic conditions, surgeries, child birth etc) we need this information to get a full picture of what may be contributing to your hair loss.
👉🏾 Bring a copy of your latest bloodwork and a list of medications and/or supplements you are currently taking or used in the past. We will likely still order additional bloodwork but this gives us a good starting point.
👉🏾 Keep a hair journal with both notes of your symptoms (itching/burning/tenderness/fatigue/stress/fever) but also photos to document your journey. Please be ready to share photos of your scalp over the last few years with your derm. This helps us identify potential triggers.
👉🏾Be prepared to show your entire scalp for evaluation. We can’t not see under braids/sewn-ins/ etc. odds are you waited awhile for your appointment please make the most of it by coming fully prepared for complete evaluation possible biopsy, and treatment.
👉🏾 Bring a list or photos of the products you are using on your hair. Including any chemicals (we need to know the last time your relaxed and if natural we need to know any hair treatments used in the past).
👉🏾Bring your Q’s written down or in the notes section of your phone. This is an emotional journey and you may forget something you wanted to ask.
👉🏾Most important don’t feel embarrassed we are here to help you and will work closely together as a team to get you on the best treatment plan for your particular diagnosis.
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[@AricaMichelle]

Thank you for this Dr. Alexis. Our community needed this video.

[@DrAlexisStephens]

You're very welcome. Glad it was helpful!

[@Wemaa.s.s]

@@DrAlexisStephens what about DHT blockers for hair growth do they work?

[@dtheus5399]

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[@nancyabrol9799]

Hey after having a chemical treatment from a salon. I'm facing obsene amount of hairloss. My hair were severly damaged. I have seen dermatologists. They are prescribing minoxidil. However, I'm looking for natural remedy. I can see hair growth after 4 months. But continues shedding is also there. It has triggered chronic talogen effluvium. Have you come accross anyone who faced this. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks

[@crystalnelson1775]

Stop listening to all the lies people live because they're jealous !!!;

[@sharticiagomez2458]

Not all dermatologists are created equal when it comes to hair loss. I saw one who basically said you're on your own and not much he could do. But then I found a trichologist, a scalp expert, who has been working with me and I'm having great results. My bald spots are growing back and my hair in general is growing.

[@noybnoyb5261]

Hello was reading ur comment and was interested in the name of the doctor and the location...

[@laylor4360]

I'd personally skip men, go to a woman who has the experience and understands

[@donnai2297]

Sharticia Gomez, I'm glad that you're connected with someone who's able to give you the help you need!

[@ryanamari2233]

@@laylor4360 for me it’s not just women but women of color ..It might sound bias but at times I’ve found it easier to communicate with someone who looks like me and may have similar experiences

[@Vindicated15]

Amen. I’m on my 3rd dermatologist now. I feel helpless.

[@shivanisinha5]

After childbirth, I noticed my hairfall but I stayed calm. I acted to to control it. I opted for a health-centered strategy. I prioritized my diet, eating nutrient-rich foods, specially those high in Folic Acid and Protein. I worked out regularly and engaged in meditation for stress management. I avoided styles that pull on my hair and quit using heated styling tools to prevent hair damage. I even started using LittleExtra's Coconion shampoo and hair oil combined with a neem wood comb. The outcome was hairfall control and the recovery of my confidence.

[@diwakartech969]

Two months of using the littleextrra cooconioon kit has led to reduced hair fall. Weekly application gives my hair shine and strength. I recommend it to anyone with hair fall concerns.

[@Ripunshah]

I can say that Littleeextra kit has made a noticeable impact on my hair. With consistent use, I've seen a significant improvement in density, especially in previously thin areas.

[@Queenlisanyc]

So glad I caught mine early! No braids or cornrows ever again! It took me 2 years to figure it out on my OWN without a doctor (although I am a nurse). Everytime I got box braids the back of my hair would completely fall out! SO No tension styles and the only thing I do now is half wigs AWAY from the edges! Black Sisters it’s not worth being bald to look cute

[@Queenlisanyc]

Ok I lied I did fat lose cornrows under my crochet for vacation and so far so good

[@StacyBrown2]

What about scars? Do you have them? How do I get rid of the itch?

[@teethart9865]

Same here. I've significantly reduced my braids. I do loose cornrows now. Caught mine early too. Genetically predisposed but it's mostly this traction from always braiding.

[@AloRose]

Omgoodness. She was my dermatologist when I lived in Florida. Dr. Stephen's is such a great doctor. She actively listens and she's proactive with creating a treatment plan. In an era where bedside manner has taken a backseat, she's a breath of fresh air.

[@dionneshaw9127]

Where in Florida is she located? What is her full name? How is your hairgrowth going today?

[@AloRose]

@@dionneshaw9127 She's in Coral Springs. Her name is Dr. Alexis Stephens. I'm not in Florida anymore, but my hair is growing. I have alopecia areata so I have to be mindful of stress. She's a great physician who really cares about her patients and takes the time to answer all your questions and provides you with options.

[@HeadmistressLeo62]

Your voice is so calm and reassuring and I'm absolutely obsessed with your channel! Thank you for the info. It's very much appreciated 🙏🏾 ☺️

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Beautiful voice, face and energy ✨️

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I know right🙂 her voice make you just wants to do whatever she recommends 🤩

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thank you so much!

[@hotmess2766]

@@DrAlexisStephens Yes you have a beautiful soul, soothing voice & demeanour God bless you Dr Alexis. May He guide you towards His Righteous path 🙏 Ameen

[@cherylmuldowney5684]

Thank you Dr. Alexis. Your video has given me hope because my primary doctor and dermatologist have dismissed my hair loss concern for years but now I know the name of my hair loss. I will begin again on this journey.

[@formerlyknownas123]

I was misdiagnosed with CCCA, he completed NO blood tests. Turned out I was extremely vitamin deficient. Thank god I took my health into my own hands and researched. Hair is recovering 😊.

[@Duhbaby2348h]

Lies

[@formerlyknownas123]

@@Duhbaby2348h umm what?

[@StacyBrown2]

What are the vitamins?

[@formerlyknownas123]

@@StacyBrown2 I was both iron and Vitamin D deficient. Also you should check if you have an H.pylori infection, hairloss can be secondary to peptic ulcer damage. I hope this helps

[@davisdidi3266]

My sister is beginning to lose her hair. My paternal side of the family suffers from hair loss. The women lose hair near their crown. We noticed when my sister was combing her hair it started to fall out in clumps. The next two days, two bald spots appeared on her scalp. When I saw her Saturday the bald spots had scarred. Thank you so much for posting this video. So many women need the information to know they are not alone.

[@jeannegross310]

Very thorough review of hair loss and Dr. Alexis seems quite knowledgeable. Thanks for giving us all the facts.

[@edithgoliatha3967]

Thank you Dr. Alexis it is always helpful to come to your channel for information. I appreciate you 😊🙏🏾

[@lorenah7496]

At the age of 29, I suffered from hair loss. It was shocking and heartbreaking after taking good care of my long curly hair. I had to cut it off. It’s been about a year and some of my hair is growing back but not entirely. It’s still falling more I would like. Thank you for this video !

[@itsnotme_139]

This is me now. My beautiful thick curly hair that grabbed everyone’s attention is gone 😭😭

[@mjgarner123]

Excellent presentation. Thank you Dr. Alexis. Love your videos. Very educational.

[@chavdamon]

You have the calmest voice I've heard so far on KZbin! I need to find a great dermatologist here in Dallas

[@laurelb4193]

Excellent video, thank you so much! This problem is making me anxious but your soft voice is so reassuring! 💖

[@litecoinmoses974]

she has a comforting voice. Makes me sleepy.

[@niko4305]

Dr Alexis, could you please do a video related to how iron deficiency related to fibroids etc affects hair loss and possible treatments we can talk to our dermatologist about? ❤

[@30lakeia]

Thank you so much Dr. Stephens, you are blessing your people with these life transforming tips🙏🏾

[@ssmythe61]

Best Advice thus far!! Thank you for providing sound advice and professional guidance for people of color. Thank you!!

[@MakeupandMentalHealth]

Thanks so much for sharing this. My mom saw a dermatologist for hair loss and even after a scalp biopsy, all they told her that it was probably irreversible, but she could try rogaine. Needless to say, she was very discouraged and does not want to go back to that particular office. This video gives me a tool to encourage her to go to someone else. Thanks so much.

[@Beckalicious__]

DONT GIVE UP !!!!

[@lindsayb1329]

Wishing your mom the best. Some doctors can be so cruel. I've ran into many. Even rude hairdressers. It can be hard

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Happy Sunday Dr V. I hope you had a good weekend. Such good information and thank you! 💕

[@ckmodele]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a consumable format

[@fionastokes553]

This was very informative. Thank you, Dr. Stephens!

[@simplykel9528]

Yes this was indeed very helpful. Thank you so much.

[@sheryljones581]

Thank for not “beating around the bush” with the answers to so many questions. Your knowledge and honesty, I found to be extremely helpful. I shall make it my goal to get to a board certified Dermatologist. Thank you again 🙏🏾

[@donnabanks7656]

Very informative. I have never had a dematologist look at my entire scalp or take blood test. But, they did look at it with some type of special light.

[@carmenharris4715]

Thank you. I've recently been diagnosed with CCCA after getting a scalp biopsy. Never thought about stress being a cause. Love your content.

[@ivoryselvy4501]

Hi this what I have to

[@dontneednomanstoptelllingm8481]

Are you taking this for this ? Do it help to re grow your hair back?

[@dionneshaw9127]

What is CCCA ?

[@sable7114]

@@dionneshaw9127 it is scarring Alopecia. It's one of the last types of hair loss she mentioned in the video.

[@Velvety1Vee]

Thank you for this Dr, I really appreciate you 👏🏽

[@blissfully_mimi428]

Thanks so much for this video Queen. This was super helpful☺️. I’m so happy I came across your video. I am about to be hooked.

[@_sunchildd]

you are so gorgeous. and your voice is so calming. wow. you just radiate such a light ☺️🥰✨

[@mitomoglobal3727]

Brilliant tutorial, it really helps to get that perfection you're aiming for. Thank you so much!!

[@user-yt9xv9fh8x]

It works for me. When I ran out I purchased Kirkland’s brand but that one didn’t work. I have alopecia where I get bald patches on my head. I also have general overall hair loss.'Amy Grow' herbal hair oil helped to stop the hair from falling out. I can see new baby hair growth on the patches at my head.

[@AmaraJenn]

I got my hair back in some months.

[@sucharita2006]

your voice and oration is so soothing!

[@ellencausey6864]

Thank you! I just came across your videos there so Helpful your voice is so soothing I could listen to you all day’! ❤

[@caselaoffaith27]

Thank you. Very informative. Much needed.

[@cngwayah]

Your voice is so calming.

[@trishhur5035]

Thank you for these valuable tips I will pass this information on to my friend who is experiencing hair loss.

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New Sub. I love how you get straight to the point and calming. Very calming!! Thank you Dove

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[@mcj1234]

Thank you for much for the thorough information!

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I’m going to save this video. Thorough but not overwhelming. And the way you rattled off those words was amazing. Excellent job!🤩🤩🤩

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@courtneythomas6135]

This was super helpful! Thank you!

[@LibraLove1717-us8qp]

Thank you! This was really helpful.

[@virtuouslady5679]

Thank You for the education Dr. Alexis...

[@TA-ti9jb]

Thank you, because of this video, I went to a dermatologist today.

[@maryking7476]

Thank you so much for the information 👍🏾🧡

[@mamielouiseanderson2682]

So helpful! Thank you very much. I’m seeing my doctor in March. Fingers crossed 🤞🏽

[@AMATEURDECORATINGLIKEAPRO]

Thank you so much.

[@gauravvikalp]

You sound so soothing, it’s so lovely!

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Thank you!

[@theresawright3415]

Thank you for this information. You explain things so well. 😊

[@nikkinaildesign]

Thanks for the info Dr. Stephens❤

[@Cr3amPuff]

Thank you!! I love your videos and they’re also so helpful! I just wanna ask if you know any tips or have information for hair loss caused by PCOS

[@marinas6562]

Thank you for the information.

[@NB-mi3ce]

Thank you for what you do. I am going to try your suggestions.

[@Sunlova]

Thank you for this video!!🥺

[@MsLonnie1908]

Tis has been extremely helpful. Thank you

[@Tabetha.]

Yes. That is so true. Thank you so much.

[@norahdavid6399]

Thanks for the information, i have been stressed for the past 3 years being a matured student but is all over now and i can see less hair shedding now, i need to take my hair very serious now

[@pruitt83]

Thank you for this informative video - I can’t wait until my appointment

[@fatimamuhammadalfa2794]

Thank for this videos I have been experiencing this for 5years now. Currently I shave my hair completely. My own start every November December.

[@christineribone9351]

best video ever on alopecia.

[@lisakirton8442]

Great information, thank you.

[@lindaallen3079]

Thanks Dr.Stephens my hair is thick but without conditions or deep protein conditions shedding of hair remains a problem next follow up in July I will consult my dermatologists.

[@danyelle1955]

Well done Dr. Great info…🌺

[@maryakumu4921]

Thanks as my mum and l suffer from hair loss!!❤️❤️

[@iamtvblake]

I ❤ you and your content! Where have you been all my menopausal life? 😂 I am so glad I found your channel. So much of this info confirms what I am already doing.

[@doloresw]

Thanks for discussing different forms of hair loss and what to do to get ready for an appointment with a dermatologist.

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[@hannahhenry2923]

Dr. Alexis is the best, such smoothing video. My hair lining is thinning I will try the products she recommends.

[@applesidertea]

She’s sooo pretty. Wow, doc!

[@user-mf7zs7zk3q]

I am dealing with very dry itchy scalp and sting. I think it's both my scalp and hair. Hair is falling out in chunks, dry and brittle. All over my shirt and/or pillow. I'm not seeing dandruff. Just my hair everywhere. Tried cutting it all off and using other products that didn't work. Seeing your video will take me in the next direction. I am so glad I came across your video. I didn't know what else to do.

[@Tiffany_C_]

Thank you for the video, Dr. Alexis

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexismarshall49]

Great video excellent information

[@zzmzangelzz]

Thank you so much, Dr.!!!!

[@faithjourneywalk]

Love the video. I am now a subscriber. Very informative. Keep it up.

[@evelin2019]

Thank you so much Doc ❤️

[@Fe_licia7]

😔😔we need black dermatologists in Europe Belgium we need someone like you

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Very calming voice ⭐️💛

[@traceyjames4681]

I wish I had this info years ago. Where I live there is ONE dermatologist that works with black women's hair. The appointment was 10 months out, but I was blessed to get in on a cancellation. A scalp biopsy was taken and I am waiting for the results and treatment plan. I lost hand fulls of hair post covid 2020, and menopause is another factor. Thank you for the video.

[@dionneshaw9127]

How was the biopsy? What did they say?

[@nyasudonna6142]

It’s like you knew exactly what I needed! This postpartum is killer on my hairline 😭

[@truthliesbeneath3134]

Mines as well after two kids within 7 yrs. Hair loss, dead ends, I cut about two inches within this year after having my second

[@andreawilliams-richardson2666]

Try head massages with coconut or olive oil, and almonds try eating almonds. My grandmother told me. It helped. Hope it helps. 🥺💚

[@reddbyrde]

My youngest is 9 and my hairline still hasn’t filled in. I’ve been told it’s probably permanent. I’m heartbroken. I can’t even put my hair in a ponytail, bun, or any other updo.

[@steveboateng1733]

Your voice is sooo relaxing

[@MsWillita8]

This video is so helpful! I have had thick hair my whole life, lately it sheds like crazy even though I have a lot off hair. My edges have been thin since I was a kid because of tight braiding.

[@fixedmybrokenhair]

Alexis, thanks for breaking down alopecia so clearly! Your insights on different types and the importance of early diagnosis are invaluable. I appreciate the actionable tips.

[@teddymphilela1586]

thank you 😊 so informative and reassuring .

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Glad it was helpful!

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This was definitely a great video.

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I'm just proud to see you .

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Love love love...thank you Doctor Stephens for this helpful and insightful video 💞

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VERY INFORMATIVE. KEEP UP THE GOOD VIDEOS 🤗

[@natasha_t]

I found the courage to watch this and grateful i did! So helpful and informative. Now I'm soooo going to make that appointment for myself cause stressing about my hair isn't helping. Thank u soooo much🤗

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I needed this!!

[@kekeboo2375]

Dr Alexis have you ever considered doing a clinical study regarding fibroids attributing to hair loss? It hasn’t been done and please consider. Fibroids pull so much from the body and most women don’t even know they have them and those who do never think to correlate the two.

[@teeteebaby101]

Yes I agree! Pcos as well they go hand in hand and I’m surprised these were not brought up.

[@VictoryRiley]

I have been battling with my fibroids and is at the same time I noticed overall hair loss 😢 and still to this day.

[@karrynlflax5387]

Wow, I’ve never heard of fibroids being connected to hair loss. I’ve dealt with fibroids most of my life, and hair loss for the past 10 years. I would love to see the results of that research.

[@SharisAlita]

Yes I’ve lost about 50% of hair due to fibroids and anemia it’s caused and this Provera medication the worst I’ve experienced with hair loss.

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Wow thank you so much

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Being a aesthetician I watch all your videos. Thank you because I have learn so much from you. Can’t thank you enough 🙏🏿

[@DrAlexisStephens]

So happy to hear this! Thank you!

[@Kozette88]

May I humbly suggest having your thyroid examined. I moved out the US to a country with healthier more affordable food and less stress. Within a year my bald spot grew 6.5in due to splits ins trimmed to 5. But just knowing my hair is so much healthier is a huge relief.

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Can you make a video on Safe products for Acne and Hyperpigmentation while pregnant (safe ingredients and non-safe ones for face and body)... Thanks! love ur videos!

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What a sweet young lady! Thanks for the advice! Can you do a video on analyzing the shampoo Fortaro and it's claims ?

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