Hair Loss: Dermatologist Tips to Prevent Hair Loss & Regrow Hair 

Thank you for this Dr. Alexis. Our community needed this video.

Not all dermatologists are created equal when it comes to hair loss. I saw one who basically said you're on your own and not much he could do. But then I found a trichologist, a scalp expert, who has been working with me and I'm having great results. My bald spots are growing back and my hair in general is growing.

Here’s what I do for mine hair growth: I begin my day with yoga. For breakfast, I eat eggs, almonds, and idli. When I return back from work, I gently massage my scalp. At night, I put on a few drops of liitllexttra reactivate serum to my hair. Just doing these things has given me good hair growth.

In case you carry out these things, it may help reduce hair fall, just like it helped me. Keep your scalp fresh by cleansing it often. Use a gentle shampoo. Make sure to get adequate sleep every night. Wash your hair 2-3 times each week with liitleextraaa cooconinon shampoo. Apply the oil to your hair 2-3 times per week. After cleansing your hair, gently pat it dry with a soft towel.

After childbirth, I noticed my hairfall but I stayed calm. I acted to to control it. I opted for a health-centered strategy. I prioritized my diet, eating nutrient-rich foods, specially those high in Folic Acid and Protein. I worked out regularly and engaged in meditation for stress management. I avoided styles that pull on my hair and quit using heated styling tools to prevent hair damage. I even started using LittleExtra's Coconion shampoo and hair oil combined with a neem wood comb. The outcome was hairfall control and the recovery of my confidence.

Omgoodness. She was my dermatologist when I lived in Florida. Dr. Stephen's is such a great doctor. She actively listens and she's proactive with creating a treatment plan. In an era where bedside manner has taken a backseat, she's a breath of fresh air.

Your voice is so calm and reassuring and I'm absolutely obsessed with your channel! Thank you for the info. It's very much appreciated 🙏🏾 ☺️

I was misdiagnosed with CCCA, he completed NO blood tests. Turned out I was extremely vitamin deficient. Thank god I took my health into my own hands and researched. Hair is recovering 😊.

So glad I caught mine early! No braids or cornrows ever again! It took me 2 years to figure it out on my OWN without a doctor (although I am a nurse). Everytime I got box braids the back of my hair would completely fall out! SO No tension styles and the only thing I do now is half wigs AWAY from the edges! Black Sisters it’s not worth being bald to look cute

Dr Alexis, could you please do a video related to how iron deficiency related to fibroids etc affects hair loss and possible treatments we can talk to our dermatologist about? ❤

Thanks so much for sharing this. My mom saw a dermatologist for hair loss and even after a scalp biopsy, all they told her that it was probably irreversible, but she could try rogaine. Needless to say, she was very discouraged and does not want to go back to that particular office. This video gives me a tool to encourage her to go to someone else. Thanks so much.

At the age of 29, I suffered from hair loss. It was shocking and heartbreaking after taking good care of my long curly hair. I had to cut it off. It’s been about a year and some of my hair is growing back but not entirely. It’s still falling more I would like. Thank you for this video !

Dr Alexis have you ever considered doing a clinical study regarding fibroids attributing to hair loss? It hasn’t been done and please consider. Fibroids pull so much from the body and most women don’t even know they have them and those who do never think to correlate the two.

Thank you. I've recently been diagnosed with CCCA after getting a scalp biopsy. Never thought about stress being a cause. Love your content.

Thank for not “beating around the bush” with the answers to so many questions. Your knowledge and honesty, I found to be extremely helpful. I shall make it my goal to get to a board certified Dermatologist. Thank you again 🙏🏾

It’s like you knew exactly what I needed! This postpartum is killer on my hairline 😭

Rosemary oil has helped me tremendously. My hair has grown back in places where it was really thin.

she has a comforting voice. Makes me sleepy.

My sister is beginning to lose her hair. My paternal side of the family suffers from hair loss. The women lose hair near their crown. We noticed when my sister was combing her hair it started to fall out in clumps. The next two days, two bald spots appeared on her scalp. When I saw her Saturday the bald spots had scarred. Thank you so much for posting this video. So many women need the information to know they are not alone.

May I humbly suggest having your thyroid examined. I moved out the US to a country with healthier more affordable food and less stress. Within a year my bald spot grew 6.5in due to splits ins trimmed to 5. But just knowing my hair is so much healthier is a huge relief.

Prayers 🙏 Cancer patient

Thank you Dr. Alexis. Your video has given me hope because my primary doctor and dermatologist have dismissed my hair loss concern for years but now I know the name of my hair loss. I will begin again on this journey.

I'm 30 and have been losing hair since I was about 22. My scalp is now visible. I went to a dermatologist and he said its genetic nothing I can do. He asked me no questions. He just looked for about 30 seconds. I have not gone back. My hairloss has been detrimental to my mental health. Doctors do not care. Ive been so discouraged.

😔😔we need black dermatologists in Europe Belgium we need someone like you

You sound so soothing, it’s so lovely!

Very thorough review of hair loss and Dr. Alexis seems quite knowledgeable. Thanks for giving us all the facts.

I just want to comment and say that I use the Mielle- rosemary oil, she picked up in the video & it really helped my edges.

you are so gorgeous. and your voice is so calming. wow. you just radiate such a light ☺️🥰✨

I can’t tell you just how much I have been looking forward to a video like this. My hair loss is related to lack of iron. I am currently on iron tablets which I take with vitamin c to aid absorption but because I am loosing so much blood every month because of fibroids, my hair loss persists especially in my edges. I recently had fibroid surgery so hoping the situation improves. Do you have any tips on iron related hair loss? Kindly advice. Thank you.

It works for me. When I ran out I purchased Kirkland’s brand but that one didn’t work. I have alopecia where I get bald patches on my head. I also have general overall hair loss.'Amy Grow' herbal hair oil helped to stop the hair from falling out. I can see new baby hair growth on the patches at my head.

I am dealing with very dry itchy scalp and sting. I think it's both my scalp and hair. Hair is falling out in chunks, dry and brittle. All over my shirt and/or pillow. I'm not seeing dandruff. Just my hair everywhere. Tried cutting it all off and using other products that didn't work. Seeing your video will take me in the next direction. I am so glad I came across your video. I didn't know what else to do.

I immediately went to my dermatologist when I noticed my hair shedding really bad and they recommended Nutrafol and 5% minoxidil. I go back for a follow up in 3 months. Wish me luck 🤞🏾

your voice and oration is so soothing!

I've seen two dermatologist and none spent as much time to explain hairloss as much and as well as you did. Many are quick to just bill and charge an arm and a leg and don't bother spending time with the patient. I've seen one for the past 2yrs and I'm worse than before. I caught it ahead time b4 it got this bad and no one listened :( I'm frustrated to know many of us are just a number with a $ sign.

Thanks for discussing different forms of hair loss and what to do to get ready for an appointment with a dermatologist.

My doctor told me that there is nothing he can do I wore my braided for years while working doubles and going to nursing home, but to make a long story short so after I had a brain aneurysm in 2013 I was already bald, but I still till this day have to wear wigs because of traction alopecia no hair for years all the way around because the follicles are dead I have wasted so much money on hair products that Doctor said that I will have to get a hair transplant I've wearing wigs for that matter can't afford no transplant, can't wear my own hair it's really embarrassing I cry so much because of this and the brain aneurysm force me to retire as a nurse it sucks, I hope you ladies learn from this.

This video is so helpful! I have had thick hair my whole life, lately it sheds like crazy even though I have a lot off hair. My edges have been thin since I was a kid because of tight braiding.

What I would like to know is hair loss more predominant in our black people who's lifestyle was wearing braids and processed hairs ,hot irons,???

I found the courage to watch this and grateful i did! So helpful and informative. Now I'm soooo going to make that appointment for myself cause stressing about my hair isn't helping. Thank u soooo much🤗

Best Advice thus far!! Thank you for providing sound advice and professional guidance for people of color. Thank you!!

I ❤ you and your content! Where have you been all my menopausal life? 😂 I am so glad I found your channel. So much of this info confirms what I am already doing.

My brother and I had hair problems since out teen’s. He got a hair transplant and his hair after just two years fell off. We taught there is no chance to have our hair . Then he got the renewahair oil as a gift from a friend grew his hair back in just two weeks. I started using now me and my brother have our hair back. It works like magic.

Thank you Dr. Alexis it is always helpful to come to your channel for information. I appreciate you 😊🙏🏾

Thank for this videos I have been experiencing this for 5years now. Currently I shave my hair completely. My own start every November December.

I wish I had this info years ago. Where I live there is ONE dermatologist that works with black women's hair. The appointment was 10 months out, but I was blessed to get in on a cancellation. A scalp biopsy was taken and I am waiting for the results and treatment plan. I lost hand fulls of hair post covid 2020, and menopause is another factor. Thank you for the video.

Thanks for the information, i have been stressed for the past 3 years being a matured student but is all over now and i can see less hair shedding now, i need to take my hair very serious now

Tfs this info. I have been really sad since I had Covid in January, my hair had gotten very thin & the nape of my neck is thinning as well. I guess I need to see a Dermatologist. I have purchased alot of healing oils and praying they work!

My husband has suffered hair loss in his beard post covid vaccine. Thanks for this video!

New Sub. I love how you get straight to the point and calming. Very calming!! Thank you Dove

Thank you! I just came across your videos there so Helpful your voice is so soothing I could listen to you all day’! ❤

Thanks as my mum and l suffer from hair loss!!❤️❤️

This was very informative. Thank you, Dr. Stephens!

Dr. Alexis is the best, such smoothing video. My hair lining is thinning I will try the products she recommends.

Thank you!! I love your videos and they’re also so helpful! I just wanna ask if you know any tips or have information for hair loss caused by PCOS

Great information with hair loss!!!!!!! Where is your practice.

RU-vid must have mics in my house because I just caved and booked a derm appointment nearly a decade of trying to handle hair and scalp issues on ym own. Its hard to admit something's going on with my body thats outside of my knowledge and control to fix. I kept thinking for years no one will know my hair like me. But as I get older I'm learning that the best way to solve some problems is to get professional help. I think had I gone to a derm years ago when I first noticed something was off I would have been able to stop whats now very likely permanent. Better late than never though.

Thank you for these valuable tips I will pass this information on to my friend who is experiencing hair loss.

Can you make a video on Safe products for Acne and Hyperpigmentation while pregnant (safe ingredients and non-safe ones for face and body)... Thanks! love ur videos!

Very informative. I have never had a dematologist look at my entire scalp or take blood test. But, they did look at it with some type of special light.

PSA: Braiding has been around for centuries, it's apart of our culture, being African descent. Braiding isn't the problem, Millions of black women braid their hair with no issues. In a very small percentage of black women, "Extremely tight braiding" is the issue, this is women that usually don't know how to truly braid, but it's less than most.

Eczema in my scalp causes my hair loss. I treat it and then the weather change and I go thru it all over again. I miss having a healthy scalp

Alexis, thanks for breaking down alopecia so clearly! Your insights on different types and the importance of early diagnosis are invaluable. I appreciate the actionable tips.

Excellent video, thank you so much! This problem is making me anxious but your soft voice is so reassuring! 💖

Your voice is sooo relaxing

Thank you, because of this video, I went to a dermatologist today.

I’m going to save this video. Thorough but not overwhelming. And the way you rattled off those words was amazing. Excellent job!🤩🤩🤩

I have never been to a dermatologist that does a thorough work up like this! I’m lucky if they even bother looking at my scalp unless I request it, and even then it’s 5 seconds and done

Thank you for this information. You explain things so well. 😊

Thank you for this Dr, I really appreciate you 👏🏽

Thanks Dr.Stephens my hair is thick but without conditions or deep protein conditions shedding of hair remains a problem next follow up in July I will consult my dermatologists.

Thanks so much for this video Queen. This was super helpful☺️. I’m so happy I came across your video. I am about to be hooked.

I’m so happy I found this video. My long time thick hair is thinning. I’m very concerned. Lots of stress for last few years, aging and poor nutrition are some causes. I will definitely try some of your recommendations. God bless and thanks 🙏🏾🤗

Thank you for sharing your knowledge in a consumable format

I started with centrifugal alopecia over 11 years ago. NO dermatologist helped me ! I found a RU-vid video and visited a dermatologist ( who actually mentioned this condition) to no avail! There aren’t many willing to help 😩

Early treatment would matter when you get the right doctor,from past 4 years,i had been running around dermatologists, this year I did get a good one but I had lost a lot of hair by then,and though my hair fall is under control,the hair which I have lost haven't grown back.

She’s sooo pretty. Wow, doc!

Thank you so much Dr. Stephens, you are blessing your people with these life transforming tips🙏🏾

Brilliant tutorial, it really helps to get that perfection you're aiming for. Thank you so much!!

I recommended nutroful! I used for just one month when I shaved the back of my head, and it helped it grow quickly even though my hair already grows fast you can really see a difference.

Yes this was indeed very helpful. Thank you so much.

Great information, thank you.

Your voice is so calming.

A great video. Stress isn't my friend and l do suffer from hair loss at the crown of my head.

Im learning about Alopecia 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Happy Sunday Dr V. I hope you had a good weekend. Such good information and thank you! 💕

Can you please make a video explaining how to know you skin type as well as provide the best routine /order and products for that person use. Especially to create glowing skin?

So helpful! Thank you very much. I’m seeing my doctor in March. Fingers crossed 🤞🏽

Thank you for this informative video - I can’t wait until my appointment

Thank you. Very informative. Much needed.

I'm just proud to see you .

Being a aesthetician I watch all your videos. Thank you because I have learn so much from you. Can’t thank you enough 🙏🏿

Excellent presentation. Thank you Dr. Alexis. Love your videos. Very educational.

I will watch to see if they recommend those " protective styles" for hair growth.

I am diagnosed with LPP at 38. and i just did my big chop. I had been doing braids for the longest. Because i too felt that made me beautiful. Then i stopped about a year ago with braids and just focused on my natural hair. but i still was having hair issues and inflammation like crazy on my scalp. I too had bald spots and patchyness. This had been going on for about 5 years. So i went to a dermatologist and that is when i was diagnosed with LPP. I was numb to what he said for 2 days and i said im okay its just hair. But then the weekend came and i had and emotional break down i knew then i was not okay. I just cut my hair down this past saturday.

Thank you it was helpful and will try the product you should.

Thank you for much for the thorough information!

Hi Dr Alexis! Can you please share with us which skin peels you recommended for women of color who are higher on the Fitzpatrick scale. There’s a lot of confusing information out there. Thanks for considering this!

Hi Dr Alexis, Please do a video for burning scalp?? Causes & Treatments. I have this for a few years with no answer. Thank you.

Since covid I’ve last 50% of my hair density. I’ve finally found a routine with $50 vitamins and plant based oil and “giving my hair a break”. I am finally seeing new growth that’s repaired thank the lord. Don’t give up if you’re suffering from hair loss, my advice is don’t wait too long to start rectifying your hair loss as SOON as you notice it’s a problem. That’s my only regret

Thank you! This was really helpful.