Men and women hair loss treatment

Determining the proper hair loss treatment requires a through medical workup to determine the cause before initiating treatment.  At Derby City DPC all treatments and exams are performed by a Board Certified Family Medicine physician, Dr. Michael Lovelace. 

There are two categories of hair loss.  

• Scarring in which the hair follicles are permanently destroyed.
• Non-scarring where follicles function stops or decreases causing thinning and progressive hair loss.  This is the most common type of hair loss and can respond to medical treatment.

At Derby City DPC we believe in transparent pricing listed on our website with no hidden fees.  

Transparent Pricing:  

How much are office visit fees?

At Derby City DPC all office visits are included with your membership.   Your membership will also include primary care treatment (physicals, sick visits, urgent care visits, ADHD treatment, depression/anxiety treatment, and more).   

Labs for hair loss medical evaluation:

A standard medical exam for hair loss should include the following:  TSH/T4, Vitamin D level, and anemia panel which includes Vitamin B12 level, folic acid, iron studies, and other anemia factors.  The total price for these labs $40 (subject to change).

Additional labs can be added based on medical exam findings.

Your annual physical labs would add a cholesterol panel, diabetes screening, and "CMP" which would add $15 in cost.  Total labs for physical and hair loss work up would be $55.

Medications for Hair Loss treatment (subject to change):

• Finasteride 1mg (Propecia, Proscar).  Not safe for pregnant women or those planning on getting pregnant.  Cost is $10 for 3 months
• Minoxidil 5% topical Cost $25 for 3 months
• Minoxidil Oral (off label) as discussed in this NY Times article Costs $10 for 3 months
• Hypothyroid treatment Cost Cost $10-$25 for 3 months depending on dosage needed.
• Iron Deficiency Cost $10 for 3 months
• Vitamin B12 Deficiency Cost $10 per injection (1-4 per month)
• Vitamin D Deficiency Cost $10 per month
• Depression/Anxiety medication Costs $8-$25 for 3 months
• Other treatment options include PRP injections.

Most treatments should be monitored for response with repeat labs typically every 3-6 months.

Call us at 502-324-5416 if you have any questions.

Michael Lovelace, MD