Hair regrowth works best when treatment matches the cause of hair loss. Pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, and inflammatory scarring alopecias are different diseases and require different approaches.
Learn more about hair loss and alopecia.
Androgenetic Alopecia — Male & Female Pattern Hair Loss
Androgenetic alopecia causes gradual thinning as susceptible follicles produce progressively finer hairs.
Treatment may include:
- Topical minoxidil
- Low-dose oral minoxidil for selected patients
- Finasteride for appropriate patients
- Spironolactone for selected women
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
- Low-level red light or laser therapy
- Hair transplantation for selected patients
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune form of hair loss that may cause a few smooth patches or more extensive loss of scalp, eyebrow, eyelash, beard, or body hair.
Treatment may include:
- Corticosteroid injections into affected areas
- Topical corticosteroids
- Minoxidil as an adjunct when appropriate
- JAK inhibitors for more extensive disease, including Olumiant® (baricitinib), Litfulo® (ritlecitinib), and Leqselvi® (deuruxolitinib)
Inflammatory & Scarring Alopecias
Inflammatory and scarring alopecias can permanently damage follicles. The first goal is to control inflammation early and preserve follicles that are still viable.
Treatment may include:
- High-potency topical corticosteroids
- Corticosteroid injections into the scalp
- Doxycycline or other anti-inflammatory antibiotics
- Hydroxychloroquine or other systemic anti-inflammatory treatment when appropriate
- Minoxidil to support growth from viable follicles
Hair Regrowth Treatment on Long Island & Queens
Borealis Dermatology evaluates and treats hair loss in Garden City, Syosset, and Bellerose, NY. Early improvement often takes several months, and some treatments require longer. The goal is to stop ongoing loss, preserve healthy follicles, and regrow as much hair as possible.
Related reading from Borealis
Explore these articles for more background and questions to discuss at your visit.
- Fall hair shedding vs. telogen effluvium
- When hair shedding is normal—and when it isn’t
- How a dermatologist evaluates hair loss
Who performs this treatment?
Your care is provided by Borealis Dermatology clinicians with experience in medical and aesthetic dermatology. Depending on the treatment and office, this may include Navin S. Arora, DO, FAAD, Lydia Lee, MSPA, PA-C, Luke Renda, MSPA, PA-C, Elaine Lai, MSPA, PA-C, and Pamela Lachs, MSPA, PA-C. Specific procedure availability varies by clinician and location; our team will match your request to the appropriate provider when scheduling.