3 TRUTHS ABOUT HAIR LOSS according to a dermatologist— when it comes to growing hair back, have you fallen for the myths I mentioned in my last Hair Myth Reel? Let’s get into some TRUTHS.... #hairlosstreatment⁣ ⁣ TRUTH 1. You need a DIAGNOSIS- There are over 20 different forms of hair loss and they each affect the scalp & hair differently. Some forms of hair loss create inflammation and scarring that can’t be stopped by anything over the counter that we know of. Many of my patients have multiple forms of hair loss at the same time. It’s important to get a diagnosis so that you know EXACTLY what you’re treating.⁣ ⁣ TRUTH 2. Minoxidil can be helpful for genetic hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia/Female & Male Pattern Hair Loss) and may be helpful for other types as well. Minoxidil has passed FDA standards for hair growth and is available both over the counter and by Rx.⁣ ⁣ TRUTH 3. Trust the #HairExperts (Your #BoardCertifiedDermatologists) who see and treat hair loss regularly. There are treatments available but spoiler... castor oil is not on the list. Neither are hair growth oils, rice water, or gummies 🤷🏾‍♀️.⁣ ⁣ Leave a 👏🏾 if you enjoyed this & want to see more.⁣ ⁣ #alopecia #hairloss #hairlossinblackwomen #haircaretips #skinofcolordermatologist #naturalhairjourney #hairexpert #hairscience #blondenaturalhair #blackdoctors #blackgirlmagic #kinky_chicks1 #naturalhaircommunity #coloredcurls #naturalhairstyles #dermatologist #teamnatural #4chair #4chairstyles #melanininmedicine #blackqueens #hairlossexpert⁣