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Hair Loss and Reduced Density: Support in Côte Saint-Luc
Significant hair loss is often a signal: in many cases it reflects a deficiency, a hormonal change, major stress or an underlying medical condition. The right first move is therefore not to buy a random product but to understand the cause. At Réhabital in Côte Saint-Luc, on the island of Montréal, Elena Caliniuc, ANHQ, assesses nutritional and hormonal factors with you, working with your physician for blood work, while our aesthetic team looks after scalp health.
Book an AppointmentUnderstanding This Condition
The main types of hair loss must be distinguished first, because their management differs completely. Telogen effluvium is diffuse, heavy shedding appearing two to three months after a trigger — childbirth, illness, surgery, rapid weight loss, intense stress, stopping contraception — and is usually reversible. Androgenetic alopecia is progressive and follows a pattern: frontal recession and vertex thinning in men, a widening part and loss of density on top in women; it has genetic and hormonal components and requires medical treatment to be genuinely slowed. Alopecia areata forms distinct round patches and belongs to a dermatologist. Scarring alopecias such as lichen planopilaris destroy the follicle irreversibly and demand prompt diagnosis. Common medical drivers add to this list: iron deficiency and low ferritin, hypo- or hyperthyroidism, vitamin D or zinc deficiency, insufficient protein intake, polycystic ovary syndrome, anemia, celiac disease and certain medications. That is why the useful first step is almost always blood work ordered by your physician.
Common Symptoms
Common Causes
Iron deficiency and low ferritin
One of the most common causes in women, particularly with heavy periods or a low-iron diet. Ferritin can be low without anemia and still be enough to sustain shedding.
Hormonal changes
Postpartum, perimenopause, stopping hormonal contraception, polycystic ovary syndrome and thyroid disorders alter the hair cycle. The pattern of loss often hints at which hormonal factor is involved.
Major stress and illness
Surgery, a significant infection, bereavement or a period of intense stress pushes a large share of follicles into resting phase, with heavy shedding two to three months later.
Insufficient protein or calorie intake
Restrictive diets, rapid weight loss or a low-protein diet deprive the follicle of needed amino acids. Hair is one of the first tissues the body sacrifices.
Genetic predisposition and mechanical traction
Androgenetic alopecia follows clear heredity and progresses with age. Added to this is traction alopecia from repeated tight hairstyles, extensions or heavy use of heat and chemical treatments.
Our Treatment Approach
With Elena Caliniuc, ANHQ, the process starts with a detailed history: precise timeline of the shedding, observed pattern, diet, periods, pregnancies, medications, weight, sleep, stress and family history. We tell you which tests to request from your physician — ferritin, complete blood count, TSH, vitamin D, zinc, B12 and hormonal panels depending on context — because a nutrition plan without data wastes time. Based on results, we build a plan targeting protein, iron and its absorption, zinc, vitamin D and fatty acids, with supervised supplementation when indicated and compatible with your medication. Alongside this, our aesthetic team — Liliana Ciocoi, Elena Caliniuc and Farzaneh — offers scalp treatments focused on gentle exfoliation, local circulation and sebum balance using professional MCCM Spain actives, since an inflamed or congested scalp hinders growth. Massage therapy for the neck, shoulders and scalp supports stress management, often a central factor. We do not prescribe medication: for androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, prescribed medical treatment remains the cornerstone, and we encourage you to see a physician or dermatologist.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
The initial consultation takes about 60 minutes and focuses mainly on history and nutrition. You leave with a precise list of tests to request from your physician, dietary recommendations you can apply immediately, and a reassessment date at three months — the minimum interval to judge change, since hair grows about one centimetre a month. We document density with baseline photos with your consent. Current pricing is published on our pricing page.
At-Home Self-Care Tips
- Ensure adequate protein at every meal.
- Pair iron-rich foods with a source of vitamin C.
- Avoid very restrictive diets and rapid weight loss.
- Reduce tight hairstyles, extensions and excessive heat.
- Massage your scalp for a few minutes daily.
- Prioritize sleep and a concrete stress management strategy.
Prognosis & Recovery Timeline
Telogen effluvium is usually reversible: shedding generally stops within three to six months of correcting the trigger, with visible regrowth over six to twelve months. Loss linked to iron or vitamin D deficiency or a thyroid disorder improves markedly once the cause is corrected, though rarely in under three months. Androgenetic alopecia is progressive: it can be slowed and hair quality improved, but prescribed medical treatment is needed for a significant effect, and stopping it resumes the progression. Scarring alopecias allow no regrowth where the follicle has been destroyed, which is why early diagnosis matters so much.
When to See Us at Réhabital
Come see us for diffuse shedding, loss after pregnancy, stress or a dietary change, or to structure the nutritional side of your plan. See a physician or dermatologist promptly for round bald patches, a painful, red or scaly scalp, rapid heavy loss, shedding with significant fatigue or unexplained weight loss, signs of virilization, or visible scarring on the scalp.
Why Réhabital Clinic
We do not sell miracle hair-loss solutions. In Côte Saint-Luc, on the island of Montréal, we start by identifying the cause with objective data, we work on what nutrition and scalp care can change, and we tell you plainly when prescribed medical treatment is essential.
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