Seonjeongneung Dermatology: Crown Hair Loss – Answering Your Most Frequently Asked Questions

Seonjeongneung Dermatology: Crown Hair Loss – Answering Your Most Frequently Asked Questions

I looked in the mirror and my crown looks sparse. I'm worried my hair has suddenly thinned.

Hello.

I'm Kim Da-jeong, the head director of Cordia Clinic.

Listening to patients who visit our dermatology clinic, crown hair loss is often noticed suddenly one day.

Since it's an area not usually visible, it's often noticed later.

So today, I'll provide practical answers to the questions we receive most frequently in the consultation room.

Q1. If my crown looks sparse, is it already too late?

In reality, if you look closely at the scalp, cases where hair follicles have completely disappeared are not as common as you might think.

Most often, hair follicles remain but have weakened, causing the hair to become thinner and less visible.

In other words, if they remain, it means there's a possibility of recovery.

Therefore, at Seonjeongneung Dermatology, we first check how many hair follicles are still alive, rather than just the amount of hair lost.

Additionally, during this process, we use 3D AFS scalp imaging to analyze hair thickness, density, and distribution as data.

This is because the treatment direction must be determined by understanding the condition numerically, not just visually.

Q2. How does crown hair loss progress?

When diagnosing at Seonjeongneung Dermatology, the term ‘hair loss’ often doesn't fully capture the situation.

In reality, hair thickness gradually thins, the proportion of anagen (growing) hair decreases, and micro-inflammation recurs.

Eventually, these factors accumulate, leading to the sensation of a sparse crown at some point.

Therefore, it's crucial to understand hair loss as an ongoing process rather than just a result, and interrupting this progression is the core of treatment.

Q3. Are shampoos and nutritional supplements alone insufficient?

Most people start with shampoos or nutritional supplements before visiting Seonjeongneung Dermatology.

Of course, this is a natural approach.

However, if hair follicle function is already weakened, the necessary ingredients are not properly delivered, so managing it from the outside alone has limitations.

Simply put, it's like only managing the surface, and at some point, a more direct approach is needed.

Q4. Is injection treatment about providing nutrients?

Injection treatment is not about providing nutrients, but about creating an environment where hair follicles can function again.

We primarily focus on Cordia hair follicle injections for treatment.

This method directly awakens the weakened environment around the hair follicles.

Simply put, if hair follicles are not functioning, you can understand it as ‘the process of flipping a switch to make them work again.’

During this process, factors such as micro-inflammation reduction, cell activation signal transmission, improved blood flow, and growth factor stimulation work simultaneously to gradually restore scalp condition.

And if additional approaches are needed depending on the condition, we may combine it with stem cell therapy using autologous blood.

That is, after preparing the environment with basic hair follicle injections, it's selectively applied when a stronger regenerative response is needed.

Q5. Will the procedure be painful?

Many people worry about this more than expected, and to be honest, it's difficult to say there's absolutely no sensation.

However, we approach it carefully to reduce pain discomfort.

We strive to minimize discomfort in various ways, such as adjusting the injection speed and prioritizing sensitive areas.

And because we precisely adjust the injection depth and angle based on surgical training, many patients find the same procedure much more comfortable.

Q6. Is the treatment the same for everyone?

Hair loss may appear similar on the surface, but the causes are often different.

Since various factors such as hormonal influences, stress, scalp environment, and lifestyle habits are intertwined, applying the same method to everyone is not appropriate.

Therefore, we design personalized treatment plans based on 3D scalp data analysis results.

This is because the detailed adjustment of where, how much, and in what way to approach the treatment significantly affects the outcome.

Q7. When is the best time to start?

If you start to feel that your crown looks sparse, that could be the signal.

This is likely a stage where hair follicles are still present and the possibility of recovery is open.

Conversely, if that condition is left for a long time, function may gradually decline, reducing your options.

So, if you're concerned about some hair loss, now might be a good time.

When crown hair loss starts to become visible, it's more likely the time to start managing it, rather than being too late.

Rather than thinking it's too late, the first step is to properly assess your current condition through Seonjeongneung Dermatology.

In other words, checking and setting a direction, rather than vague worries, is the quickest solution. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime.

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Frequently Asked Questions

If my crown looks sparse, is it already too late?

No, it's likely not too late. In reality, it's not common for hair follicles to have completely disappeared; most often, follicles remain, indicating a possibility of recovery. At Seonjeongneung Dermatology, we use 3D AFS scalp imaging to analyze hair thickness, density, etc., to determine the treatment direction.

How does crown hair loss progress?

Crown hair loss progresses through a process where hair thickness thins, the proportion of anagen (growing) hair decreases, and micro-inflammation recurs. These changes accumulate, eventually leading to the sensation of a sparse crown. Therefore, understanding it as an ongoing process and interrupting its progression is key to treatment.

Can hair loss be treated with shampoo or nutritional supplements alone?

No, shampoos and nutritional supplements alone have limitations. If hair follicle function is already weakened, the necessary ingredients are difficult to deliver properly, so external management alone is insufficient. At some point, a more direct approach to the hair follicles is needed.

How does injection treatment work?

Injection treatment is not about providing nutrients, but about creating an environment where hair follicles can function again. Centered around Cordia hair follicle injections, it directly awakens the weakened environment around the hair follicles, with micro-inflammation reduction, cell activation signal transmission, improved blood flow, and other factors working simultaneously to restore scalp condition.

How much pain is involved in hair loss treatment?

It's difficult to say there's absolutely no sensation. However, at Seonjeongneung Dermatology, we make careful efforts to minimize discomfort, such as adjusting injection speed, considering sensitive areas, and precisely controlling injection depth and angle.

Is hair loss treatment personalized?

Yes, it is personalized. Hair loss is caused by a complex interplay of various factors such as hormones, stress, scalp environment, and lifestyle habits. Therefore, we meticulously design the most suitable treatment plan for each individual based on 3D scalp data analysis results.

When is the best time to start treatment?

If you start to feel that your crown looks sparse, that could be the signal. This is likely a stage where hair follicles are still present and the possibility of recovery is open. Conversely, if that condition is left for a long time, function may gradually decline, reducing your options. So, if you're concerned about some hair loss, now might be a good time.