Living with lupus comes with many challenges, and one of the most visible is hair loss. For many patients, thinning hair or bald patches can feel just as difficult as managing the disease itself. If you’ve been searching for answers about lupus hair loss, you are not alone.
At Concord Hair Restoration, we help patients who experience hair loss from various causes restore their confidence with hair restoration.
How Lupus Affects the Hair and Scalp
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which means the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissues. When lupus targets the skin or scalp, inflammation can damage hair follicles and interrupt the natural growth cycle.
Hair loss from lupus can appear in several ways:
- Diffuse thinning across the scalp.
- Patchy bald spots where inflammation is most active.
- Brittle or fragile strands that break easily.
- Scarring alopecia in more advanced or untreateed cases.
The severity often depends on the type of lupus and how well the condition is managed.
Is Lupus Hair Loss Permanent?
The good news is that not all lupus-related hair loss is permanent. In many cases, when inflammation is brought under control with medication and proper care, the hair can beg in to regrow.
However, if inflammation has caused scarring on the scalp, follicles in those areas may not regenerate on their own. That is when medical hair restoration options can help fill in and rebuild natural coverage.
Managing Lupus Hair Loss at Home
If you are managing lupus and noticing hair thinning, there are ways to support your scalp and protect your remaining hair:
- Follow your treatment plan from your rheumatologist or dermatologist. Controlling inflammation helps preserve follicles.
- Use gentle, sulfate-free shampoos that won’t irritate your scalp.
- Limit heat styling and avoid tight hairstyles that pull on delicate strands.
- Eat a nutrient-rich diet with adequate protein, iron, and vitamins like B12 and D.
- Reduce stress through rest, hydration, and mindfulness — all important for immune balance.
Taking small steps to care for your scalp health can make a noticeable difference over time.
Professional Treatment Options for Lupus Hair Loss
If your hair is not growing back after your lupus symptoms are under control, medical hair restoration may be an option. At Concord Hair Restoration, our physicians can assess whether your scalp is healthy enough for treatment and recommend solutions such as:
- FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction): A minimally invasive transplant method that moves healthy follicles to thinning areas for natural regrowth.
- Neograft Technology: An advanced automated version of FUE that improves accuracy and healing time.
- Female Hair Restoration: Customized procedures designed for women experiencing autoimmune or hormonal hair loss.
- Eyebrow and Facial Hair Restoration: Ideal for patients who experience thinning in other areas due to lupus or medication side effects.
We always approach each patient’s case gently and carefully to ensure each patient is comfortable.
Why Choose Concord Hair Restoration
Choosing the right team matters, especially when dealing with health-related hair loss. At Concord, we take the time to understand your background and provide each patient with a tailored treatment.
We have a location in both Los Angeles and San Diego, where we combine our advanced technology with compassionate care. We want to ensure each patient is treated with respect, patience, and confidentiality.
Schedule a Consultation with Concord
If you’ve been struggling with hair loss, consider hair restoration. Here at Concord, we can help you restore your hair and confidence.