Expert Diagnosis and Advanced Treatment for Hair Loss at Aglow Dermatology
Hair loss is personal. Whether you are noticing increased shedding, thinning edges, widening parts, bald patches, scalp inflammation, or scarring alopecia, finding the right diagnosis early can make a major difference in your outcome.
At Aglow Dermatology, our Hair Loss Center of Excellence is a premium, focused program designed specifically for patients seeking expert evaluation and advanced treatment for hair loss and scalp disorders.
Led by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan, our center provides highly specialized care for all forms of hair loss in patients of all skin tones, hair textures, and ethnic backgrounds.
Unlike a routine dermatology visit, Hair Loss Center of Excellence appointments are dedicated entirely to your hair and scalp concerns—allowing for deeper evaluation, faster answers, and more strategic treatment planning.
Why Choose Our Hair Loss Center of Excellence?
Hair Loss Requires More Than a Quick Visit
Hair loss is often complex. It may be caused by:
- Genetics
- Hormonal changes
- Autoimmune disease
- Stress
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Medications
- Pregnancy and postpartum changes
- Menopause
- Thyroid disease
- Inflammatory scalp conditions
- Scarring alopecia
- Underlying medical illness
Many patients are told to “just use minoxidil” without a proper diagnosis.
That is not enough.
At our Hair Loss Center of Excellence, we specialize in identifying the why behind your hair loss so treatment can be targeted, effective, and medically appropriate.
Conditions We Treat
Comprehensive Hair and Scalp Disorders
We diagnose and treat:
Female Pattern Hair Loss
Also called androgenetic alopecia or hormonal hair loss, this often presents as widening of the part, thinning at the crown, or reduced density.
Male Pattern Hair Loss
Receding hairlines, thinning temples, and crown loss are common presentations.
Alopecia Areata
Patchy hair loss caused by autoimmune inflammation.
Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
A common form of scarring alopecia, particularly affecting Black women, requiring early diagnosis and treatment to prevent permanent loss.
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia
Hairline recession and eyebrow loss associated with inflammatory scarring.
Telogen Effluvium
Sudden excessive shedding often triggered by stress, illness, surgery, childbirth, medications, or major life changes.
Traction Alopecia
Hair loss caused by chronic tension from hairstyles.
Seborrheic Dermatitis and Scalp Inflammation
Dandruff, itching, flaking, and inflammation can contribute to hair shedding and scalp damage.
Lupus-Related Hair Loss
Autoimmune disease can affect both scalp and hair growth.
Thyroid-Related Hair Loss
Hormonal imbalance often presents first through changes in hair density.
Hair Breakage vs True Hair Loss
Especially important in textured hair, chemical damage and breakage can mimic hair loss but require different treatment.
Expertise in All Hair Types and Textures
Especially Experienced in Hair Loss in Women of Color
Hair loss can look different depending on hair texture, styling practices, and underlying scalp conditions.
Dr. Dina Strachan has extensive expertise treating hair loss in:
- Black patients
- Hispanic patients
- Asian patients
- White patients
- Mixed-texture hair
- Natural hair
- Relaxed hair
- Braided styles
- Protective styling concerns
- Post-chemical treatment damage
This expertise matters—especially for conditions like CCCA, traction alopecia, and inflammatory scalp disease that are often underdiagnosed.
What Makes Our Center Different
Premium, Focused Hair Loss Visits
Hair loss appointments require more time, preparation, and expertise.
That is why our Hair Loss Center of Excellence offers dedicated First Friday morning sessions each month for new and more complex hair loss evaluations.
These focused sessions allow us to:
- Prepare in advance for your visit
- Verify insurance benefits for medically necessary procedures
- Coordinate possible same-day scalp biopsy when appropriate
- Streamline treatment planning
- Reduce delays in diagnosis
- Maximize the value of your visit
- Focus entirely on hair and scalp concerns
This is not a rushed general dermatology appointment.
It is a strategic, high-level hair restoration consultation.
Advanced Diagnostic Expertise
We Find the Cause Before We Treat the Problem
Successful treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis.
Your evaluation may include:
Detailed Medical History
Including medications, stressors, hormonal changes, family history, and previous treatments.
Scalp Examination
Careful assessment of inflammation, follicular health, shedding patterns, and scarring.
Trichoscopic Evaluation
Magnified scalp and follicle assessment for subtle diagnostic clues.
Laboratory Evaluation
When indicated for iron deficiency, thyroid disease, vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, and hormonal contributors.
Scalp Biopsy
When necessary, we may perform a punch biopsy—sometimes same day—to confirm difficult diagnoses.
This diagnostic precision is one of the biggest reasons patients seek our center.
Treatment Options
Medical, Procedural, and Advanced Hair Restoration Solutions
We create customized treatment plans based on your diagnosis—not generic protocols.
Topical Treatments
Including:
- Prescription-strength minoxidil
- Anti-inflammatory scalp treatments
- Compounded topical medications
- Specialized prescription solutions not readily available at standard pharmacies
Our experience with compounded therapies allows access to treatment options many patients do not know exist.
Oral Medications
When appropriate, treatment may include:
- Oral minoxidil
- Finasteride
- Dutasteride
- Spironolactone
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Hormonal therapies
- Targeted therapies for autoimmune hair loss
These require medical expertise and proper monitoring.
In-Office Procedures
Steroid Injections
Often used for alopecia areata and inflammatory scalp disease.
Scalp Biopsy
For diagnosis of complex or scarring alopecia.
Platelet-Rich Procedures
When clinically appropriate.
AlmaTED Hair Restoration
A non-invasive, needle-free hair restoration treatment that helps improve scalp health and supports stronger, healthier hair growth.
AlmaTED is especially valuable for patients seeking advanced hair restoration options with minimal downtime.
Devices and Supportive Therapies
Including guidance on:
- Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) devices
- Hair growth caps
- Home scalp care
- Scalp health optimization
- Nutritional support and medical evaluation
We help patients choose evidence-based options—not expensive gimmicks.
In-Office and Telehealth Options
Expert Hair Loss Care Wherever You Are
Some patients require in-person scalp evaluation and procedures.
Others benefit from follow-up care through teledermatology.
We offer both.
In-Office Visits
Ideal for:
- New diagnoses
- Scalp exams
- Biopsies
- Injections
- AlmaTED treatments
- Complex inflammatory hair loss
Telehealth Visits
Ideal for:
- Follow-up management
- Medication adjustments
- Lab review
- Progress monitoring
- Long-distance patients seeking expert care
This flexibility allows continuity of care without sacrificing expertise.
Why Patients Trust Dr. Dina Strachan
Experience Matters
Patients choose Aglow Dermatology because of the depth of expertise behind every recommendation.
Dr. Strachan is a board-certified dermatologist with more than 25 years of experience diagnosing and treating complex medical and cosmetic dermatology conditions.
Her background includes training at:
- Harvard University
- Yale University
- University of California, San Francisco
She is also a faculty member at New York University and is recognized for her expertise in skin of color, complex diagnosis, and personalized treatment planning.
Hair loss patients often come to us after frustration elsewhere.
They stay because we get answers.
Schedule Your Hair Loss Consultation
Start with the Right Diagnosis
The sooner hair loss is properly diagnosed, the better the opportunity for successful treatment.
Whether you are dealing with shedding, thinning, scarring alopecia, hormonal hair loss, or unexplained scalp symptoms, expert evaluation matters.
Our Hair Loss Center of Excellence is designed to provide the focused, strategic care your hair deserves.
Call Aglow Dermatology today to schedule your consultation.
Appointments are available in-office in Manhattan and through telehealth for appropriate follow-up care.
Your hair loss deserves expertise—not guesswork.