Expert Hairloss Treatment in Encinitas, CA

Stop hair loss and restore your confidence with Dr. Sheila Krishna. Our expert dermatology team provides personalized treatment plans using proven therapies including minoxidil, oral medications, and targeted supplements to stabilize and improve your hair loss condition.

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📞 (760) 783-5502

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Understanding Hair Loss

What Is Hair Loss?

Most people have 100,000 to 150,000 hairs on their head and shed fewer than 100 a day. When shedding exceeds that, hair loss becomes noticeable and can feel distressing. A board-certified dermatologist can identify the type, find the cause, and create a treatment plan tailored to you.

Telogen Effluvium

Diffuse shedding across the scalp. Often triggered by stressful life events, surgery, pregnancy, or nutritional and hormonal shifts.

Male Pattern Hair Loss

A genetic pattern that typically appears as thinning at the forehead and central scalp. The most common cause of hair loss in men.

Female Pattern Hair Loss

Genetic thinning along the forehead and central scalp, often with widening of the part line. Can begin as early as the 20s or appear after menopause.

Alopecia Areata & Scarring Types

Autoimmune and scarring forms, including alopecia areata, frontal fibrosing alopecia, lichen planopilaris, and central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.

Personalized Care

How Dr. Krishna Approaches Hair Loss

Hair loss has many causes. The right treatment starts with the right diagnosis, drawn from your history, a careful scalp exam, and when helpful, a small biopsy.

01

Medical History

Dr. Krishna reviews your hair loss timeline, past and current products, medications, and any recent health changes or stressful events.

02

Scalp & Hair Exam

She examines the scalp and the quality of the hair, and may look at the nails, face, arms, and legs. A small skin biopsy may be performed if useful.

03

Personalized Plan

You review the diagnosis and treatment options together, and choose an approach that fits your type of hair loss and your lifestyle.

Treatment Options May Include:

Supplements Options such as Nutrafol or pumpkin seed oil may support hair growth and help reduce inflammation.
Minoxidil Available as a foam, liquid, or, in the right clinical setting, an oral form. Used to stimulate hair growth.
Oral Medications Prescription options like spironolactone, finasteride, and oral minoxidil may be used to balance hormonal effects and stimulate hair growth.

Dr. Krishna and her team are the best. Thanks to her, I was able to start a newly approved medication for my condition, Alopecia Areata, and have had amazing results.

Kristin B., patient review

Your Questions, Answered

Hair Loss FAQ

How much hair loss is normal?

Most people have 100,000 to 150,000 hairs on their head and shed fewer than 100 a day. Once hair loss exceeds that, it can become noticeable and worth having evaluated.

What causes hair loss?

Hair loss can come from genetics, skin inflammation, lifestyle factors, and nutrition. Male and female pattern hair loss typically runs in families. Skin inflammation drives autoimmune forms such as alopecia areata and lichen planopilaris. Telogen effluvium can be triggered by nutritional or hormonal imbalances or stressful life events.

Who is at risk for hair loss?

Male pattern hair loss is common in adult men. Female pattern hair loss usually begins after menopause but can start as early as the 20s. Autoimmune hair loss can occur at any age and is seen more commonly in women. Hair loss can also follow pregnancy, hormonal changes, surgery, trauma, or certain medications, including chemotherapy and some blood pressure medications.

When should I see a dermatologist about hair loss?

If shedding feels heavier than usual, you notice thinning or patches, or your scalp feels red, painful, or irritated, it is worth having your hair evaluated. Early diagnosis gives you more treatment options and a better chance of stabilizing and improving hair loss.

What hair loss treatments are available?

Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include supplements such as Nutrafol or pumpkin seed oil, minoxidil as a foam, liquid, or oral form, and oral medications like spironolactone or finasteride. Lifestyle steps such as lower stress, adequate protein, and anti-inflammatory support can also help healthy hair growth.