Alopecia/Hair Loss

Alopecia Areata Alopecia is a type of autoimmune disease characterized by hair loss that has a variable presentation and course. Some patients exhibit spontaneous remission, while others progress to develop total loss of scalp and body hair.

Although there are currently no treatments that work for everyone with Alopecia, some treatments are effective for some people. Depending on which type of Alopecia you have, your age and the extent of hair loss, there are a variety of treatment options available.

Hair Thinning (male/female pattern hair loss)

Pattern hair loss is hair loss that primarily affects the top and front of the scalp. In males, the hair loss often presents itself as a receding hairline, while in females, it typically presents as a thinning of the hair. Male pattern hair loss is believed to be due to a combination of genetics and the male hormone dihydrotestosterone. The cause in female pattern hair loss remains unclear.

Treatments available to you per Dr. Patenaude include prescriptions, Platlet Rich Plasma Hair Restoration Therapy, Growth Factor Treatment, and Cortisone steroid injections.

Have your family doctor refer you to Dr. Patenaude to get the best medical advice and hair loss treatment options or contact us today for more information 204-894-7486.

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I have androgenic alopecia and I received my first PRP treatment from Dr. Patenaude approximately 2 years ago. As a twenty-one-year old woman I was extremely self-conscious about my thin hair, to the point where I felt the need to wear wigs to cover up the fact that you could see almost the entirety of my scalp through my nearly-non-existent hair. I was very nervous going in for my first appointment as I was not sure what to expect and had never had this type of procedure before but the staff at the East St Paul Medical Centre as well as Dr. Patenaude are very friendly and welcoming and helped me feel at ease. I received 6 PRP treatments over a period of 6 months. As Dr. Patenaude had advised me, I did not see any immediate results however, a year and a half after my final treatment I can conclusively say that this treatment worked for me. Both Dr. Patenaude and I have noticed significant results, to the point where I now no longer feel the need to wear a wig. I would recommend this treatment to anyone with androgenic alopecia as is has made such a positive impact on my life and has drastically improved my confidence!