Hair Loss Treatment

Common causes considered during assessment

• Pattern hair loss influenced by genetics and hormones
• Temporary shedding after illness, stress, surgery or childbirth
• Iron, protein, vitamin or other nutritional deficiencies
• Thyroid, hormonal or medication-related changes
• Scalp inflammation, dandruff or fungal infection
• Traction and damage associated with styling practices

How a diagnosis is approached

A consultation usually begins with the timing and pattern of loss, family history, health changes, medicines, diet and scalp symptoms. Examination and dermoscopy may help assess follicle density, miniaturisation or inflammation. Blood tests may be advised when the history suggests an underlying deficiency or systemic cause.

The purpose is to identify what is treatable, what may progress and whether the follicles are likely to respond to medical, procedural, surgical or cosmetic options.

Treatment pathways

Depending on the diagnosis, a plan may include scalp treatment, correction of a deficiency, prescription therapy, PRP or GFC, hair-transplant assessment or non-surgical coverage. These options are not interchangeable, and more than one may be discussed as part of a staged plan.

When to seek an earlier assessment

Sudden patchy loss, rapid thinning, pain, marked redness or scaling, eyebrow loss, scarring, or shedding accompanied by other health symptoms should be assessed instead of treated with a generic product. Early diagnosis can help protect follicles when an active condition is present.