Bald Spot Treatment

Not all bald spots are the same. Understanding the type and cause of your bald spot is crucial for choosing the right treatment:

• Crown thinning / vertex baldness – The most common type in men, caused by androgenetic alopecia. Hair gradually thins at the crown, eventually creating a visible bald spot that expands over time. This follows the Norwood Scale pattern and is driven by genetics and DHT sensitivity.
• Alopecia areata – An autoimmune condition that causes round, smooth bald patches that can appear anywhere on the scalp. These patches can appear suddenly and may come and go. The condition affects approximately 2% of people at some point in their lives. Learn how SMP treats alopecia.
• Scarring alopecia – Hair loss caused by scarring from surgery, injury, burns, or inflammatory conditions. The damaged follicles are permanently destroyed, meaning hair cannot regrow in the scarred area.
• Traction alopecia – Hair loss along the margins of the scalp caused by chronic tension from tight hairstyles like braids, ponytails, or extensions. If caught early, it's reversible; prolonged traction can cause permanent follicle damage.

Covering a bald spot with SMP is one of the treatment's most impressive applications. The practitioner carefully matches the pigment color, dot size, and density to your surrounding natural hair. The edges of the bald spot receive a gradual transition—not a hard line—so the treatment blends invisibly with existing hair.

For crown bald spots, SMP creates a uniform pattern of follicle-like dots that eliminate the "shiny scalp" appearance and restore the look of a full crown. For alopecia patches, the treatment can cover irregular shapes and sizes with natural-looking density.

SMP also excels at scar coverage—whether from previous surgeries, accidents, or hair transplant donor sites. The pigment deposits into scar tissue to disguise the area and create the appearance of hair growing through the scar.

Treatment costs $1,500–$4,000 depending on the size and number of areas being treated.

If you've noticed a new bald spot, it's worth consulting a dermatologist to determine the cause—especially if it appeared suddenly, which may indicate alopecia areata or another condition that benefits from early treatment.

For crown thinning that has progressed to visible baldness, the bald spot typically continues to expand without treatment. SMP can be applied at any stage—whether you're dealing with early thinning or complete baldness in an area.

The sooner you address a bald spot, the more options you have. But even long-standing bald spots respond excellently to SMP treatment, making it effective at any point in your hair loss journey.