If you're suffering from hair loss, you're not alone. It's well known that hair loss and aging often go hand in hand. But aging isn't the only culprit for why your hair may be thinning or falling out. There are many reasons why, but until you're sure what that reason is, it's hard to treat it properly. So how can you determine why you're losing your hair? You can visit a trichologist, or in simple terms, a hair doctor.

When experiencing hair loss, your first thought might be to see a general practitioner or dermatologist and that would certainly be fine, however, you may end up frustrated. This is because these professionals do not specialize strictly in hair loss, like trichologists do. The term trichologist is not widely known, even though the field of study has existed for over 100 years, so don't feel bad if you've never heard of this term before! A trichologist is a hair loss and scalp specialist who diagnoses and treats many conditions of the hair and scalp. Trichologists can uncover the cause of your hair loss by microscopic findings. Once you know the cause of your hair loss, you can treat it more effectively.

So what can be causing your hair loss? f you're anemic or suffering from a thyroid condition, you may experience hair loss. Or you might be suffering from adrogenetic or alpocia hair loss, scalp induration, hyperhidrosis, or fibrosis. A trichologist can diagnose all of these conditions by looking at the hair microscopically and they can determine the best course of treatment.

As you just read, there are a number of reasons why you may be losing your hair. Miyohara International is one of the few trichology clinics that specializes in the number one form of hair loss - hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis is the medical term for excessive sweating. Stress, exercise and fluctuating hormones can be the root cause of hyperhidrosis. Sweat produces lactic acid, sodium chloride, potassium salts, urea and ammonia; over time this waste can destroy the hair follicle. The good news is that hyperhidrosis can be treated, with an average of 3 to 6 months for hair loss to be stabilized.

It's important to see a trichologist as soon as you can after noticing any problems with your hair. While some conditions can be treated with your hair returning to normal, some can result in permanent damage if left untreated for too long. Non-medical treatments vary and can include special shampoos, lotions, stimulants, and vitamin supplements. In cases of permanent damage, when the hair follicle can no longer produce a viable hair, it may be time for a hair transplant or wig. Trichologists can help recommend the next steps to take based on the cause and severity of your hair loss.

Also, you don't have to have any hair problems to see a trichologist. Visit one for a consultation and get advice on how to maintain healthy hair as you age and get tips on how to prevent hair loss.