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# Hair Loss Treatment

U N D E R S T A N D I N G   T H E   C A U S E S   O F   H A I R L O S S

## Both men and women can be affected by hair loss which can be caused by many different things.

It is vital, through lab testing, to assess and determine the root cause of your hair loss, because from there Dr Smith may be able to effectively treat and in some cases reverse your hair loss. Although a certain amount of hair loss occurs naturally with aging, it’s a concern that should be taken seriously, particularly in women, due to the major impact it has on self-esteem.

## What Causes Hair Loss

#### Some of the causes may include but are not limited to:

## Can Stress Really Cause Hair loss?

YES. Stress can deplete us of vital vitamins and minerals, many of which correlate to hair loss. Stress can also deplete the adrenal glands that manage our stress physiology, so our capacity to handle stress goes down, which makes the stress response worse. High stress can also throw us into an autoimmune state.

Three types of hair loss that can be associated with high stress levels are:

Stress and hair loss don’t have to be permanent. If you get your stress under control, your hair might grow back – but there is no guarantee that it will, unfortunately.

If you notice sudden hair loss or more than usual hair loss when combing or washing your hair, talk to your doctor or naturopathic doctor. Sudden hair loss can signal an underlying medical condition that requires treatment.

## Treatment of Hair Loss

Treatment depends entirely on what is causing the hair loss. Dr Smith takes an individualized approach to treatments and will perform tests to determine the cause.

Once the root issue (no pun intended) is determined, hair loss can be addressed using naturopathic medicine by:

THE PROCESS

## How to get started

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## 01

#### BOOK A CONSULTATION

If you're on the fence about jumping into your naturopathic health journey, feel free to book a free 10-minute consultation call with me.

## 02

#### PERSONAL ASSESSMENT

Your initial health assessment is your first appointment which is one hour. We will discuss your medical history, family medical history, lifestyle, discuss your goals, review any lab work you may have sent ahead of time, do a deep dive on your concerns and order lab work if necessary. Then I provide a comprehensive strategic plan which may include nutrition and exercise changes, herbs or supplements, and hormone replacement therapy or other prescriptions as indicated and referrals if indicated.

## 03

#### FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS

In your follow-up appointments, we will go over any changes you have noticed and make adjustments accordingly to your plan, and do refills as required.  These visits vary in length and this depends on what is requried.