From Thinning to Thriving: Effective Hair Rejuvenation Solutions

Hair Rejuvenation 101: Transform Your Hair with the Latest Treatments

Hair loss can be an emotional journey, often starting slowly and unnoticed. For example, one day you might notice a few extra strands on your pillow, and over time, the thinning becomes more apparent. Whether it’s due to genetics, stress, or hormonal changes, hair loss can feel like a loss of identity. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, approximately 80 million people in the U.S. suffer from some form of hair loss, with men being more likely to experience male-pattern baldness. Women, on the other hand, often face diffuse thinning or a widening part, which can be just as distressing. Understanding the cause of your hair loss is the first step to reclaiming your confidence and finding the right treatment.

Hair loss affects millions of people of all age groups and genders worldwide.   Hair loss can be stressful and embarrassing.  Understanding why you are losing your hair and what treatment options are available for your type of hair loss is an important first step to getting your hair back.

What causes hair loss

Hair loss is usually multi-factorial and can be due to genetics, hormones, medications, medical conditions, stress, lifestyle factors and/or age.  The most common type of hair loss is hereditary hair loss or androgenetic alopecia. Androgenetic alopecia is also called male pattern and female pattern hair loss.  Men usually see a receding hair line and balding crown while women see a widening part and overall hair thinning along with a failure to grow the hair long.

Hormonal Changes

Hormonal changes can be a strong influencer of hair health.  Many conditions that cause a fluctuation in hormones such as pregnancy, childbirth, menopause and thyroid disorders can lead to hair thinning. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and certain birth control pills may influence hormone levels and result in hair shedding.

Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune conditions such as alopecia areata, lupus and other autoimmune diseases can cause hair loss.

Medications

Many Prescription medications have hair loss as side effect.  Medications for cancer, high blood pressure, arthritis and depression have been known to be a contributing factor in hair loss.  Chemotherapy is well-known for causing temporary hair loss.

Stress and Trauma

Stress or trauma-Physical or emotional stress can lead to telogen effluvium, a type of hair loss that causes temporary shedding.  Physical or emotional trauma such as loss of a loved one, job loss, break-up, surgery, severe illness or any traumatic event may trigger a telogen effluvium.  If the stress is prolonged the hair loss can become severe.

Diet and Nutrition

Diet and Nutrition -Eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is crucial for keeping hair healthy.

Restrictive diets with insufficient protein and nutrient poor, junk food rich diets can result in a lack of nutrients such as iron, protein, vitamin D, B and Zinc.  Lack of these essential nutrients can contribute to hair loss.  People with gastrointestinal absorption issues may eat a healthy diet but do not absorb the nutrients needed to grow a healthy head of hair.

Hair Styling and Damage

Hair styling, including frequent heat styling and chemical treatments can damage the hair shaft leading to hair breakage.  Frequent tight hairstyles (ponytails, braids) can put too much tension on the hair follicles resulting in damaged, weakened follicles and poor hair growth.

Aging

Aging -The hair becomes thinner and more fragile with fewer active follicles and a reduced growth rate as people age, which results in decreased density and quality of hair.

A hair specialist can identify the reason for your hair loss and tailor treatments to the cause.

 Who is a candidate for treatment?

Anyone experiencing hair loss or thinning should consult a hair loss professional to identify the cause and explore available treatments tailored to their needs.

Hair Loss Treatment Options

There are many available treatment options for hair loss, that will be targeted to your cause.  If one does not know the cause of their hair loss it may be difficult to find an effective treatment.  Having a consultation by a hair loss professional is the first and most important step to getting your hair back.  During the consultation, there will be a thorough evaluation to determine the reason for your hair loss and then let you know which treatments are right for you. 

There are many options when it comes to treating hair loss.  Our hair loss expert will consider the cause, your medical history, lifestyle, budget and personal preferences to tailor a treatment regimen designed for your needs.

• Moxi® laser

• Keravive™ delivered by HydraFacial®

• Exosomes

• Exolase

• Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF)

• Formula 82M

• Nutrafol® Core Supplements

• Laser Cap

• TrichoTest™

• Personalized prescriptions are provided based on the results of the TrichoTest
• Prescription oral medications if recommended and desired by the patient (Spironolactone, Finasteride, Dutasteride,  Minoxidil, birth control pills.

Now, let me explain a little about each treatment.

Keravive

The first treatment of its kind, Keravive is a relaxing scalp facial delivered by HydraFacial.

Using HydraFacial’s patented suction technology, Keravive boosts both hair growth and scalp health. First, the Purify phase uses light suction and exfoliation to cleanse the hair follicles. Then, the Nourish phase infuses the follicles and scalp with replenishing, growth stimulating peptides and hydration. You need a healthy scalp to grow thicker, healthier hair.

 Exolase 

A synergistic combination of the Moxi 1927 laser and exosome therapy.  The laser is utilized at special settings to create microchannels in the scalp followed by the topical application of Exosomes.   Exolase provides a powerful, comprehensive solution to hair loss no matter the cause. Four weeks before your first Exolase session, we will perform a Keravive treatment, which cleanses and stimulates the scalp for the best results.  For optimal results, Exolase treatments should be scheduled once a month for 3 months. Maintenance treatments between one to three times per year, depending on each patient’s progress in hair growth.

 XTC Hair Boost Plus System

The XTC Boost Plus System™ are products to promote healthy hair growth for patients diagnosed with androgenetic alopecia, also known as male or female pattern hair loss. One major cause of this condition is high DHT levels in the scalp, which leads to hair miniaturization and shorter hair growth cycles. This unique system contains science-backed ingredients, including natural DHT inhibitors to promote growth of thicker, longer and stronger hair. The Hair Boost Plus System includes the following products:

• Xtreme Hair Complex™ provides eight natural DHT inhibitors along with essential nutrients needed for health and hair growth that are often absent in our daily diet.

• Bio Cure Shampoo™ is an herbal shampoo containing 11 natural DHT inhibitors, designed to gently cleanse all hair types. Free of sulfates, cocamide DEA and parabens, this shampoo promotes healthy follicle stimulation and the production of hair-stimulating keratin protein while providing moisture and shine.

• Scalp Prep™ removes excess sebum, oils and debris from the scalp, allowing fragile hairs to grow and improving product absorption. Scalp Prep™ enhances the absorption of topical hair growth products, allowing for better results.

• Xtreme Hair Boost Plus™ is a 5% Minoxidil solution featuring 11 pharmaceutical-grade natural DHT inhibitors in a low-alcohol carrier with the addition of aloe vera to calm inflammation. When combined with Scalp Prep, this lotion improves the delivery of active ingredients to the follicles, improving hair growth at the source.

• Growth Factors Plus™ is a powerful combination of six different types of growth factor proteins, boasting a growth factor concentration of of 24,000 ng/ml. This product also features five naturally derived ingredients that promote hair growth, including leaf extracts and noggin. The innovative packaging preserves the growth factors until mixed with the accompanying serum at home, ensuring 99.9% purity.

Platelet Rich Plasma or PRF- (like PRP, but better)

PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin) is a concentrated portion of your own blood, spun at a lower speed than PRP to retain white blood cells, stem cells, and fibrin. This unique mix releases growth factors gradually, making it ideal for hair growth. When injected into the scalp, PRF stimulates blood flow, promotes new hair growth, and reawakens dormant follicles. For optimal results, PRF treatments are administered over several months. You can combine these injections with other hair restoration therapies to enhance benefits.  The hair specialist may recommend periodic treatments to maintain results. Additionally, you can apply PRF topically after laser treatment to create microchannels in the scalp, offering a less painful alternative to the injections commonly used by other clinics.

Formula 82M

A non-greasy, quick-dry, more effective alternative to Rogaine®, Formula 82M is a customized compounded prescription solution. Formulated to be non-irritating and highly effective, 82M contains FDA-approved hair growth medication Minoxidil 5%, tretinoin 0.01% (for enhanced penetration and hair growth effect), the anti-inflammatory fluocinolone 0.01%, oleanolic acid (an organic anti-androgen).

Nutrafol

Our hair expert may be recommended for certain patients diagnosed with a Telogen effluvium caused by stress, nutrition or other lifestyle factors.

Nutrafol is a clinically proven, drug-free supplement brand that promotes hair growth in both men and women by addressing the root causes of hair loss. Backed by science and clinical studies, these supplements use medical-grade ingredients to support hair strength and encourage visibly thicker, faster-growing hair.

TrichoTest

A TrichoTest is a genetic test for hair loss that involves a simple cheek swab. TrichoTest provides an explanation of how your genetics affect hair loss treatment ef

ficacy. Your genetic characteristics can affect which treatments are most effective for you. A TrichoTest can help us personalize your treatment recommendations to your unique needs so you can achieve the best possible results.

Laser Cap

Designed with medical grade laser diodes that penetrate down to the hair follicle.  These diodes are placed to provide maximum coverage of areas susceptible to hair thinning.  This cap is auto-programmed to shut-off at the end of your 6 minutes a day session and can have multiple users. This professional-grade cap will safely help you grow more hair and speed hair growth

Wellness Consult with Besana Health and Wellness

Based on your medical history we may recommend you see one of the Practitioner’s at Besana Health and Wellness.  They can help determine if there is an underlying health issue that could be contributing to your hair loss or thinning.

Biopsy

A scalp biopsy is an option if the cause of your hair loss is not clear after evaluation or if prescribed treatments are not effective.

Many dermatologists (though not all) immediately treat hair loss with oral prescription medications that patients must take for life. We have found great success with many

of the other more natural options, so we like to try those first.

 Is there downtime?

There is minimal downtime with the in-office procedures, Laser and Keravive, used for hair loss.  We ask that you refrain from exercise and hair washing for 12-24 hours after your treatment. We recommend avoiding hair coloring for one week before and one week after your treatments.

How long do the results last?

Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia are lifelong.   Experiencing male or female pattern hair loss is similar to having high blood pressure or diabetes, conditions that require lifelong management with medication.  The hair expert may recommend in-office treatments like Laser and Keravive as a package of 4 for optimal results.  Maintenance treatments will be recommended on an individual basis, typically one to three times per year. If you have a hair loss condition other than Androgenetic Alopecia or Telogen Effluvium, treatment times can be temporary and may vary.

If you’re struggling with hair loss, don’t wait—take the first step toward restoring your confidence by scheduling a consultation. What’s the root cause of your hair thinning, and what treatment options could work best for you?