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Hair Loss & Thinning Treatment in Burnaby

Find the cause first, then support the follicles that are still active.

Hair loss has several causes: hormone-sensitive pattern loss, shedding after stress, illness or pregnancy, scalp inflammation, and thyroid or iron problems. At Skin Art MD in Burnaby, BC, a physician first looks for underlying causes, then may discuss PRP to support active follicles. It cannot regrow hair in smooth, bald areas.

Cause First
Underlying causes are assessed
3–4
PRP sessions in a typical first series
3–6 Mo
Typical time before a density change can be judged
Self-Check

Signs of Follicle Stress

Hair loss isn't always sudden. It often whispers before it shouts. Look for:

Acting while hair is thinning (miniaturizing) rather than gone gives treatment more to work with.

The Science

Why Does Hair Fall Out?

Hair loss is a sign that follicles are shrinking, resting or under stress. Finding which one is the first step.

1

Androgenetic Alopecia

Genetic sensitivity to DHT (a hormone) causes follicles to shrink until they stop producing hair.

2

Poor Circulation

Follicles require a robust blood supply to receive nutrients. Reduced blood flow leads to starvation and shedding.

3

Telogen Effluvium

Stress, illness (like COVID), or post-partum hormonal shifts can shock follicles into a resting phase.

4

Scalp Health

Inflammation, oil imbalance or blocked pores can make the scalp a less healthy place for hair to grow.

Our Treatments

How Is Hair Loss Treated at Skin Art MD?

These treatments cannot revive follicles that have stopped producing hair, which needs a transplant. They may support weak or miniaturizing follicles and improve the scalp environment.

A physician-led approach: check for contributing causes, then support the scalp and active follicles.

1Regenerative Options

Medical PRP Therapy

Platelet-Rich Plasma

Regenerative

Your own blood is processed to concentrate platelets, then injected into the scalp to support follicles. Evidence is promising but mixed, and results vary.

For:Early to moderate pattern thinning, and shedding after stress or pregnancy.
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HydraPeel Scalp

Scalp Cleansing

Scalp care

A scalp cleanse with gentle exfoliation, suction removal of oil and product build-up, and serum infusion. It supports scalp hygiene and comfort; it does not regrow hair on its own.

For:Oily, congested or flaky scalp.
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2Medical Evaluation

Medical Evaluation

A physician can screen for contributing causes such as thyroid or iron issues or hormonal imbalance, and may suggest you see your family doctor or a dermatologist for tests or medical treatment.

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Why Us

A Medical Approach to Hair Loss

MD
Physician-led
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Metrotown
Burnaby clinic
1

Physician Assessment

A physician reviews your history and scalp, and explains how PRP is prepared and what to realistically expect, since preparations differ between systems.

2

Comfort

Scalp injections can be uncomfortable. Numbing and comfort options can be discussed at your consultation.

3

Holistic Diagnosis

A physician considers possible underlying issues, such as thyroid or iron deficiency, and may suggest tests with your family doctor before aesthetic treatment.

FAQ

Hair Loss Q&A

Common causes include genetic pattern loss (follicles sensitive to DHT), shedding after stress, illness or pregnancy, scalp inflammation, thyroid or iron problems, and some medications. Men more often notice a receding hairline or thinning crown; women more often notice a widening part or overall thinning. Identifying the type matters because treatments differ.
Generally no. These treatments need a living follicle to work. If an area has been smooth and shiny for years, a hair transplant may be the realistic option. They are better suited to thinning hair.
A typical initial PRP series is 3–4 sessions about 4 weeks apart; if you respond, maintenance is commonly spaced several months apart. Less shedding is often the first change; a change in density is usually judged at around 3–6 months after starting. Results vary and are not guaranteed.
Often, yes. Over-the-counter topical minoxidil, or prescription medicines a physician may discuss, can be used alongside or instead of PRP, depending on the cause, your health and whether a pregnancy is planned. Each has its own benefits, side effects and follow-up, and a physician goes through them with you. Women and men are assessed the same way, cause first.
Scalp injections can be uncomfortable, and numbing options can be discussed. Expect tenderness or mild swelling for about a day, and we usually advise not washing your hair that day. Most people go back to work the next day.
If hair loss is sudden, patchy, painful or comes with scarring, redness or other symptoms, see your family doctor or a dermatologist. Blood tests for thyroid and iron are often useful. A physician can also review possible causes at consultation.
About 60–75 minutes in total. That covers a short review, the blood draw, preparing the PRP in a centrifuge while numbing cream takes effect, and the scalp injections themselves, which take only part of that time. Aftercare, including when to wash your hair, is explained before you leave.
PRP uses your own blood, so allergic reactions are uncommon. Expected effects include scalp tenderness, mild swelling, bruising or a headache for a day or so, and infection is rare. Safety depends on careful preparation and screening, so a physician reviews your health, medicines and supplements before treatment.
PRP is not done during pregnancy or breastfeeding. It may not be suitable with a blood or platelet disorder, while taking blood thinners without medical clearance, with an active scalp infection, or where hair loss is scarring or the area has been bald for years. Tell us about all medicines and supplements so the physician can check.
Yes. A shock to the body, such as childbirth, a high fever, illness, surgery, crash dieting or major stress, can push many hairs into the resting phase at once. Shedding often starts about two to three months later and usually settles on its own over several months, with regrowth after that. If it continues beyond about six months, or your part keeps widening, have it assessed.
Pattern hair loss continues over time, so any improvement from PRP or medication tends to fade gradually after treatment stops. Stopping does not make hair loss worse than it would otherwise have been. That is why maintenance is reviewed with people who respond, and why treatment is not simply continued when there is no meaningful change.

Plan Your Hair Loss Assessment

Book a scalp assessment with a physician to look for causes and discuss which options might suit you.

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