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Alopecia Areata is a common autoimmune condition that causes unpredictable, patchy hair loss on the scalp, beard, eyebrows, and even the body. According to pfizer, over 160 million are dealing with one form or the other of alopecia areata, which carries a lifetime risk of 2%.
At Medi Hair Loss & Scalp Clinic in Ottawa, we offer compassionate, expert-led care to help you regain hair, confidence, and clarity.
Whether your symptoms started recently or you’ve been struggling for some time, our trichologist will help uncover the root cause and guide your treatment journey.
Alopecia areata is caused by a conflict between the immune system and the body’s hair follicles, where the immune system mistakenly attacks them. Common triggers may include:
Medi Hair Loss & Scalp Clinic conducts a detailed scalp analysis, lifestyle review, and health history to tailor a care plan that fits your profile.
There are three main types of alopecia areata;
There is currently no cure for alopecia areata, although there are some forms of treatment that hair loss specialist can suggest to help hair re-grow more quickly.
Book your consultation today to discover the treatments we offer for alopecia areata at Medi.
“Trichologists, the guardian of tresses, blend scientific insight with compassionate care, unraveling the mysteries of hair loss and fostering a journey back to the lush landscapes of self-assurance.”
Unfortunately, you cannot get alopecia treatment on OHIP or other provincial health plans in Canada because the treatment does not directly impact your overall health. However, if you are suffering from alopecia areata due underlying problem, your family doctor might be to treat this.
Your family doctor may also be able to refer you a hair loss clinic such as Medi with a certified trichologist, who can help with certainly diagnosing and treats your alopecia areata.
Eczema and psoriasis are different skin conditions, even though they share some similarities and are often misdiagnosed. Both can appear on various parts of the body, including the scalp, and they can cause similar symptoms such as itching, dryness, and inflammation. However, they are distinct conditions that require different approaches to treatment.
If you are thinking you might have alopecia areata, your first step is to consult your family doctor, dermatologist, or a certified trichologist. Both dermatologists and certified trichologists can accurately diagnose alopecia areata and proposed treatments or therapies that are most appropriate.
Take control of your hair health with the support you can trust. At Medi Hair Loss & Scalp Clinic, we’re here to listen, assess, and guide you with care that goes beyond the surface.
Get your hair loss rightly diagnosed with a consultation at the Medi Hair Loss Clinic. Book your consultation so you can start your recovery from alopecia areata today.
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