What we treat

Hair & Skin

Hair thinning and skin quality changes are visible signals of what is happening beneath the surface: follicle signaling, collagen production, circulation, and hormones. Our approach works on those systems rather than masking the result.

Why is hair and skin an internal issue?

Follicles and dermal tissue are metabolically demanding and highly responsive to circulation, inflammation, nutrient status, and hormones. When those systems are under strain, hair and skin are often where it shows first.

That is why we evaluate the internal picture, including nutrient and hormonal markers, before recommending anything topical or procedural.

What therapies are used?

Exosome therapy delivers growth factors studied for their role in follicle signaling and dermal collagen. Custom nutrient infusions address deficiencies identified in your panel.

PRP and regenerative aesthetics, microneedling and PRX biorevitalization, are coming soon to Nascent, which will expand the options available here.

The workup

What gets evaluated before treating hair or skin?

Before anything topical or procedural is discussed, we look for the internal driver: thinning hair with an undiagnosed thyroid condition or iron deficiency behind it is common, and treating the follicle without treating the cause wastes your money.

Hormonal
full thyroid panel, DHT and sex hormones, cortisol
Nutrient
ferritin and iron studies, zinc, biotin, vitamin D
Inflammatory
hs-CRP and markers relevant to inflammatory hair loss
Metabolic
fasting insulin and glucose regulation markers

Panels are tailored to your history at consultation; the groups above are representative, not exhaustive.

Dr. Ashley Southern working with patient records at her desk

What does a hair or skin protocol involve?

Follicles and dermal tissue cycle over months, so protocols here are structured as a course with photographic and lab follow-up rather than a single visit.

  1. 01

    Consultation, panel, and baseline photography

    History, medications, family pattern, and the lab panel above, plus standardized photos so change is judged against a real baseline instead of memory.

  2. 02

    Treat the internal findings first

    Deficiencies and hormonal contributors identified in the panel are addressed directly, because no follicle-level therapy outruns an untreated systemic driver.

  3. 03

    Exosome and infusion sessions

    Exosome therapy targeting follicle signaling and dermal collagen, with custom nutrient infusions where the panel supports them, delivered as a scheduled series.

  4. 04

    Review against baseline

    Repeat photography and labs on a set schedule. If the course is not producing change, we say so and stop rather than sell another round.

Signals

Signals that bring patients in

These are the patterns we hear most often from patients who end up being good candidates.

  • Thinning at the crown or temples
  • Hair that sheds more than it used to
  • Skin that has lost firmness or looks dull
  • Slow healing or lingering marks
  • Wanting to address the cause rather than cover it
Man examining thinning hair at the crown
Where we draw the line

When is this the wrong approach for hair or skin?

Some hair and skin presentations belong with a dermatologist, and we will tell you at consultation if yours does.

  • Scarring alopecias and suspected autoimmune hair loss, which need dermatological diagnosis first
  • Any skin lesion that needs evaluation for malignancy, which is urgent and not our lane
  • Advanced follicle loss where transplant surgery is the realistic option, and we say so
  • Expectations of fast change, because follicle biology does not move on marketing timelines
The honest read

What does the evidence say about regenerative hair and skin therapy?

Growth-factor and exosome signaling in follicle biology is an active research area with encouraging early work, but it is early, and no exosome product is FDA-approved for hair loss or skin rejuvenation yet.

The best-established levers are the unglamorous ones: correcting thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency, and hormonal drivers has strong evidence behind it, which is exactly why our protocol starts there before any regenerative therapy is layered on.

Dr. Ashley Southern
Dr. Ashley Southern, NMDNaturopathic Medical Doctor · On where the evidence stands
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What patients say

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Answers

Hair & Skin, common questions

Do you offer PRP for hair?

PRP and regenerative aesthetics are coming soon to Nascent Health. In the meantime, exosome therapy and custom nutrient infusions are available for hair and skin support.

How long before hair or skin changes appear?

Follicles and skin cycle slowly, so any change is gradual and varies substantially between patients. Dr. Southern will set realistic expectations for your situation at consultation.

Start with a consultation

Comprehensive lab work, an honest read on whether we can help, and a protocol designed around your biology.