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Hair & Scalp
Thinning, shedding, patchy loss or a scalp that will not settle. Hair concerns are dermatological concerns, and they deserve a proper diagnosis.
Hair loss has many patterns: androgenetic thinning, diffuse shedding after illness or stress, patchy autoimmune loss, and loss driven by scalp conditions such as dandruff, psoriasis or infection. Each needs a different approach.
A consultation looks at the pattern, the scalp, your history and, where useful, blood tests. Treatment may include prescription topicals or oral medication, in-clinic therapies and correcting any underlying deficiency.
Hair grows slowly. Plans are reviewed over months with photographs, so progress is measured rather than guessed.
On Indian skin
Dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis are very common in warm, humid climates and frequently underlie itching, flaking and shedding. Treating the scalp often improves the hair.
How we treat it
Common questions
- How much daily hair loss is normal?
- Losing around fifty to a hundred hairs a day is normal. Noticeably more shedding, visible thinning or patches are reasons to be examined.
- Can hair loss be reversed?
- Many types respond well, especially when treated early. Some patterns can be slowed and stabilised rather than fully reversed. The diagnosis tells us which.
- Does dandruff cause hair loss?
- Severe or long-standing scalp inflammation can contribute to shedding. Controlling it is often the first step in a hair plan.