Hair Loss Treatments and Hair Restoration with Dr. Queen

Hair loss can be distressing and often difficult to understand without the right medical guidance. Whether you’re experiencing gradual thinning, sudden shedding, or scalp discomfort, identifying the underlying cause is essential for effective treatment.

Dr. Dawn Queen is a board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained hair restoration specialist. She completed an ISHRS-accredited fellowship in hair restoration surgery under internationally recognized hair transplant surgeon Dr. Marc Avram.

Common Causes of Hair Loss

Hair loss can occur for many different reasons, and each type requires a different approach to treatment. Common causes include:

  • Androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss)

  • Telogen effluvium (stress-related shedding)

  • Inflammatory scalp conditions

  • Traction alopecia from hairstyles

  • Hormonal changes

  • Nutritional deficiencies

A proper evaluation is key to determining which type of hair loss you are experiencing.

Hair Loss Conditions Dr. Queen Treats

Expert diagnosis and treatment of hair loss, scalp disorders, and hair thinning in women and men, including medical, regenerative, and surgical hair restoration options.

  • The most common cause of hair loss in both men and women. It typically presents as a receding hairline or thinning crown in men and a widening part or diffuse thinning in women. Treatment may include topical or oral medications, PRP, regenerative therapies, or hair transplantation.

  • Telogen effluvium is a temporary form of excessive shedding that may occur after illness, surgery, stress, rapid weight loss, nutritional deficiencies, or medication changes. Hair growth often resumes once the underlying trigger is identified and addressed.

    Common concerns:

    • Increased shedding

    • Hair loss after illness

    • Hair loss after weight loss

    • Postpartum shedding

  • An autoimmune condition that causes sudden, well-defined patches of hair loss on the scalp or other hair-bearing areas. Treatment focuses on controlling inflammation and promoting regrowth.

    Common concerns:

    • Round bald patches

    • Eyebrow loss

    • Beard hair loss

    • Sudden onset hair loss

  • CCCA is a scarring hair loss disorder that most commonly affects women of African descent. It often begins at the crown and may progress gradually if left untreated. Early diagnosis is important to preserve existing hair follicles.

    Common concerns:

    • Crown thinning

    • Scalp tenderness

    • Hair breakage

    • Progressive hair loss

  • LPP and FFA are inflammatory forms of scarring alopecia that can cause permanent hair loss if not diagnosed and treated early. Symptoms may include scalp itching, burning, tenderness, increased shedding, or recession of the frontal hairline and eyebrows.

    Common concerns:

    • Receding frontal hairline

    • Eyebrow loss

    • Scalp itching or burning

    • Progressive thinning

  • Traction alopecia is a form of hair loss caused by repeated tension on the hair follicles from tight hairstyles such as braids, extensions, ponytails, buns, and weaves. Early diagnosis and treatment can often help preserve and restore hair growth before permanent follicle damage occurs.

    Common concerns:

    • Hairline thinning

    • Temple recession

    • Hair loss from braids or extensions

    • Broken or weakened hairs

  • Scalp conditions can contribute to itching, flaking, irritation, inflammation, and even hair loss. A thorough scalp examination can help identify underlying conditions and guide appropriate treatment. Dr. Queen treats a variety of scalp disorders, including seborrheic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, folliculitis, and inflammatory scalp diseases.

    Common concerns:

    • Dandruff and flaking

    • Scalp itching

    • Scalp redness or irritation

    • Folliculitis and scalp inflammation

Hair Transplantation

FUE vs. FUT: Which is Right for You?

FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction)

  • Individual follicular units are removed one at a time

  • Tiny dot scars rather than a linear scar

  • Usually requires shaving the donor area

  • Preserves greater flexibility for future shorter hairstyles

FUT (Follicular Unit Transplantation/Strip)

  • A strip of scalp is removed and dissected into follicular units

  • Leaves a linear scar hidden within longer hair

  • Often does not require shaving the donor area

  • May be preferred by patients who routinely wear longer hairstyles

Both FUE and FUT can produce excellent, natural-looking results. The best technique depends on your hair characteristics, donor area, hairstyle preferences, and long-term hair restoration goals. During a consultation, we discuss the advantages and trade-offs of each approach to determine which is the best fit for you.

Who is a Candidate?

  • Male or female pattern hair loss

  • Select scarring alopecias

  • Stable hair loss

  • Adequate donor density

Learn more → Am I a Candidate for a Hair Transplant?

What to expect after your hair transplant

Learn more → Hair Transplant Recovery Timeline.

Why Choose Dr. Dawn Queen for Hair Restoration?

Hair restoration is not simply about moving hair from one area of the scalp to another. Successful transplantation requires careful diagnosis, long-term planning, and an understanding of the underlying cause of hair loss.

Dr. Dawn Queen is a board-certified dermatologist with fellowship training in hair restoration surgery under internationally recognized hair transplant surgeon Dr. Marc Avram. She specializes in both the medical and surgical management of hair loss, allowing her to determine whether a hair transplant is appropriate or whether non-surgical treatments should be optimized first.

Why patients choose Dr. Queen:

  • Board-certified dermatologist

  • ISHRS-accredited fellowship in hair restoration surgery

  • Fellowship trained under Dr. Marc Avram

  • Expertise in both medical and surgical hair restoration

  • Personalized treatment plans focused on long-term outcomes

  • Evidence-based approach grounded in the latest research

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Hair Loss Treatments Dr. Queen Offers

    • Topical therapies

    • Oral medications

    • Follicular unit extraction

    • Follicular unit transplantation (“strip harvesting”)

    • Platelet rich plasma (PRP)

    • Red light therapy

    • Lasers

    • Microneedling

    • Exosomes

    • Secretome

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