Hair thinning can feel sudden; one day your part looks wider, your ponytail feels smaller, or you start noticing more shedding in the shower. Whether your hair loss is gradual or rapid, it’s often a sign that something is affecting your scalp, hormones, nutrition, or immune system. The key is getting the right diagnosis early. Many types of hair loss are treatable, and medical dermatology care can help slow shedding, support regrowth, and protect long-term scalp health.
At Manhattan Dermatology, patients receive expert hair loss evaluation and treatment from leading board-certified dermatologists, including NYU dermatology professors. With two convenient locations in Murray Hill and Midtown East, you can get comprehensive care that focuses on both the cause and the solution with a plan tailored to you.
Types of Hair Loss Dermatologists Commonly Treat
Androgenetic Alopecia (Pattern Hair Loss)
This is the most common type of hair loss in both men and women. It usually causes gradual thinning at the temples or crown in men, and diffuse thinning along the part or top of the scalp in women. It tends to progress slowly, which makes early treatment especially valuable.
Telogen Effluvium (Shedding)
Telogen effluvium causes sudden increased shedding, often after stress, illness, pregnancy, medication changes, or rapid weight loss. Hair typically regrows, but treatment can help support recovery and identify contributing factors.
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes patchy hair loss on the scalp, face, or body. It may come and go, and early treatment can improve the chance of regrowth.
Scalp-Related Hair Loss
Inflammation or irritation on the scalp can disrupt hair growth. Conditions like psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, or infections can contribute to shedding and thinning.
Signs It’s Time to See a Dermatologist for Hair Loss
Occasional shedding is normal, but ongoing thinning or sudden changes should be evaluated.
Schedule a hair loss consultation if you notice:
- A widening part or thinning ponytail
- More shedding than usual for over 6–8 weeks
- Patchy bald spots
- Receding hairline or thinning at the crown
- Scalp itching, burning, scaling, or tenderness
- Hair breakage or fragile strands
- Eyebrow or eyelash thinning
Hair Loss Treatment Options
Hair loss treatment depends on the cause, severity, and how long you’ve been experiencing thinning. Manhattan Dermatology offers medical dermatology solutions designed to slow shedding and support regrowth.
Treatment options may include:
- Prescription topical treatments to stimulate growth
- Oral medications in appropriate candidates
- Anti-inflammatory treatments for scalp conditions
- In-office therapies depending on your diagnosis and goals
- Nutritional and lifestyle guidance when deficiencies or stress are contributing
- Long-term monitoring to track progress and adjust treatment as needed
Your dermatologist will also help set realistic expectations. Hair growth is slow — most treatments take 3–6 months to show noticeable improvement, with continued progress over time.
Why Choose Manhattan Dermatology for Hair Loss Treatment
Hair loss can be emotional and frustrating, and it often requires both medical insight and consistent follow-up. Manhattan Dermatology provides expert diagnostic care and customized treatment plans backed by advanced dermatology training.
Patients choose Manhattan Dermatology because they offer:
- Board-certified dermatologists experienced in medical hair loss diagnosis and treatment
- NYU faculty physicians — all providers are dermatology professors
- Comprehensive evaluation to identify the true cause of shedding or thinning
- Treatment for scalp conditions that may contribute to hair loss
- Two convenient New York City locations on Park Avenue and East 36th Street
- Long-term care and monitoring to support real, measurable improvement
Explore Hair Loss Treatment in New York, NY
Hair loss is common, but it isn’t something you have to accept without answers. With the right diagnosis and a tailored plan, many patients can slow shedding, improve density, and restore healthier hair growth over time.
To schedule a hair loss evaluation at Manhattan Dermatology in New York, NY, call (212) 683-6073 or (212) 689-9587 today.