HAIR EDUCATION
FIND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ABOUT HAIR AND SCALP HEALTH
Your hair can be a powerful symbol of personal identity that affects how you feel about yourself. Whether you’re concerned about hair loss and the reasons for it or are simply curious about the anatomy and growth cycle of hair, our Cross Medical Group team provides indepth hair education for Philadelphia and Villanova patients who may be interested. Our extensive hair education can help you have a better understanding of how to identify potential issues that may affect the hair and scalp. We explore scalp and hair anatomy, the hair growth cycle, hair loss disorders, and other important topics pertaining to hair education.
SCALP ANATOMY
Hair education involves detailed analysis of the hair and scalp. The scalp does more than simply cover the skull; it has a direct influence on the condition of your hair. The health of your scalp is deeply connected to the health of the hair follicles. For these reasons, patients who are interested in hair education may wish to find out more about scalp anatomy.
HAIR ANATOMY
Another aspect of hair education involves learning about hair anatomy. Our Cross Medical Group team has extensive knowledge on the structure and composition of hair. Patients who are seeking hair education to help them prevent or treat hair loss are often curious about the basics of hair anatomy such as what hair is made of, the functions of hair follicles, and the components of the hair shaft–the visible aspect of hair anatomy. This is a good place to start if you are searching for hair education.
HAIR GROWTH CYCLE
Hair education will also involve learning about the hair growth cycle as it is crucial to understanding hair health, growth, and loss. There are three distinct stages in the hair growth cycle–the anagen phase, catagen phase, and telogen phase. Knowing about this cycle can help you recognize the potential issues that may occur in the different stages of hair growth.
HAIR TYPES
A patient’s hair type can have a major impact on hair restoration procedures. For this reason, learning about hair types is an essential part of hair education. Our team tailors each solution to your specific hair type with the goal of creating natural-looking and subtle outcomes. For those who are interested in exploring this aspect of hair education, we offer detailed information about each hair type and the factors that it may affect.
HAIR LOSS CYCLE
Patients can gain more knowledge on the way hair grows in stages along with the causes of thinning hair and the basics of the hair loss cycle with help from our team.
HAIR LOSS DISORDER
An interruption to the body’s cycle of hair production can result in hair loss. For thorough hair education for our patients, we provide advice on the most common types of hair loss disorders–male pattern hair loss and female pattern hair loss-as well as lesserknown types of hair loss disorders.
HAIR LOSS EVALUATION AND GRADING SCALE
Some degree of hair loss each day is normal and nothing to worry about. However, some people might experience excessive hair shedding that may be occurring due to an underlying condition or genetics. A hair loss evaluation allows us to properly identify the cause of your hair loss so that we can advise you on the most effective treatment to restore fuller, healthier hair. Physical examinations and physical tests can be performed for hair loss evaluation.
SURGICAL AND NONSURGICAL SOLUTIONS FOR HAIR RESTORATION
Part of the hair education we provide for our patients will include recommendations for the most effective surgical and non-surgical solutions to address each individual’s unique needs and goals. If you have received hair education from us, we may recommend treatment options such as a male hair transplant to address male pattern hair loss, a female hair transplant to help counteract hair thinning, an eyebrow transplant to make your brows appear fuller, or a beard transplant to restore a thicker, fuller beard. Collagen induction therapy and laser therapy are non-surgical treatment options to enhance the quality of hair that many patients may benefit from. Our hair restoration practitioner may also recommend medications such as finasteride and minoxidil to help support healthy hair growth.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Contact Cross Medical Group for comprehensive scalp and hair education. Call us in Philadelphia (215) 561-9100 or or Main Line's Villanova (610) 688-9100. You can also send a message online to request a consultation.
