- Hair Thinning and loss can affect both men and women
- Our team of experts specialise in hair loss and thinning
- A variety of hair loss treatments are available at our clinics
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Medically reviewed by Lorcan Sheppard BSc MBBS FRCA, Chief Medical Officer for The Private Clinic of Harley Street, London.
Last Reviewed August 19th 2024
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Hair Loss & Thinning
We can help you find the root problem of your hair loss or thinning and put together a bespoke treatment to suit your requirements.
Anyone can be affected by hair loss, and many share the same concerns about the condition and health of their hair and scalp.
Consultations and Hair Loss treatments are available at our clinics for women and men with all types of hair, including Afro-Caribbean and Caucasian.
We offer a variety of Hair Loss treatment options including
- Calecim Hair Loss Treatment
- Hair Loss Medication
- Non Surgical Hair Loss Treatment
- Mesotherapy for Hair Loss
- Scalp Micropigmentation
- Hair Transplants
What can cause Hair Loss?
Hair Loss, Thinning Hair or Damaged Hair: Thinning or damaged hair can be extremely stressful, especially if you don’t know what’s causing it. And, while a large number of people suffer from hair problems, the causes can differ massively from person-to-person.
Understanding the underlying force behind Alopecia, Female Hair Loss, Male Hair Loss, Hair Thinning, or Male Pattern Baldness is always the most crucial aspect of any treatment.
Hair Texture Problems
Even if you are not experiencing any hair thinning, your hair may seem dull and lifeless, rough, or may even consist of mixed textures throughout. This can be a result of over-heating hair (hair straightening), chemically-exposed hair (after perms and straightening chemicals), and even stress.
DHT hormonal issues for men and women
We treat patients suffering DHT-related hair loss with a broad range of treatments from FUE Hair Transplant (follicular unit extraction) to hair thinning and hair loss medications. DHT is a hormone playing an influential role in hair loss. You can inhibit the production of DHT. 5α-reductase inhibitors are frequently used to treat male pattern baldness and can help some types of female hair loss. One of only two approved hair loss medications – is a 5α-reductase inhibitor. It is only effective whilst taking it but it is easy to take and it is popular.
The best way forward is to book a consultation.
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What to Expect
Hair Loss Consultation
During your hair loss consultation, a detailed examination will be conducted.
Along with your medical history, you will discuss your diet, lifestyle, relationships, as well as your living and workplace environment, to pinpoint any possible reason why you may be experiencing hair loss.
Your hair and scalp will be closely examined and only then will you be provided with a preliminary diagnosis and offered advice on medication, products and/or lifestyle changes that could help with your condition.
Please note that you may require further examination, such as blood analysis, to confirm the condition. A treatment plan can then be discussed.
Hair Loss Treatment Options
Calecim Hair Loss Treatment
Calecim is one of our most popular Hair Loss treatments. It is an advanced hair loss treatment that uses powerful growth factors to help promote hair growth for fuller looking hair. The treatment involves the serum being infused into the scalp with a microneedling device such as Dermaroller or Dermastamp. This treatment is performed in clinic with our hair loss experts who can help provide advice and monitor your treatment success. Find out more here.
You can also view our other Non-Surgical Hair Loss treatments here.
Hair Loss Medication
Medication is designed to help manage hair loss and slow its process – it is best suited for those who are experiencing early signs of hair loss or, for those in later stages, in combination with a restoration treatment. Minoxidil and Finasteride (Propecia) are the only two currently approved solutions and each work in different ways.
Minoxidil is available without prescription and, while its key principles are still not entirely understood, it is thought to work by widening blood vessels and potassium channels, thus allowing more nutrients, oxygen and blood to the hair follicle and encouraging healthy hair growth.
Finasteride – available as either Propecia® or Proscar® – is only available through prescription. For men suffering from male pattern baldness (androgenic alopecia), it works by preventing testosterone being converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone which causes hair to fall out. According to statistics, there is an 80% to 90% possibility of slowing or stopping hair loss using the Finasteride.
For more information on the medications available click here.
Hair Restoration
While medication and other treatments can help stop or slow down hair thinning, surgical hair restoration is the only solution to restore areas where extensive hair loss has taken place.
At The Private Clinic we only work with the most advanced form of minimally-invasive FUE(Follicular Unit Extraction); a process where by individual follicles are extracted and transplanted one-by-one to leave no linear scarring and natural looking results.
Click here for more information on FUE hair transplantation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Female hair loss is a common problem. It is thought as many as half of women will experience some form of hair loss and 1 in 4 women will experience some form of shedding. Most women will begin to notice a change in their hair as they age.
The conversation around female hair loss, in comparison, so male hair loss is not as common which does often cause women to feel that what they are experiencing is not common.
Women find the experience very distressing and often see it as an ageing problem, or somehow a lack of femininity. Our experience is that women get very emotional, worried and confused. Understanding and listening can be just as effective as treatments can for the wellbeing of the sufferer. Female pattern hair loss can be very varied in its progression and severity resulting in many sufferers feeling quite desperate.
Hair loss in most cases is largely genetic and induced by hormones. You can be perfectly healthy and experience significant hair thinning. Medical conditions can certainly exacerbate it.
Possible conditions that contribute to hair loss are (but in no way limited to):
Various forms of Alopecia: Including Androgenic Alopecia, Scarring Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Universalis and Traction Alopecia.
Thyroid Disorder: Hair problems can be the first sign of an underlying illness, particularly for those suffering from Thyroid Undersecretion. Full recovery of the hair is achievable for those suffering, providing the condition is diagnosed and treated in its early stages.
Iron Deficiency: Lack of iron in the diet is a common cause of hair loss in women. Those who are vegetarian or have suffered from an eating disorder are particularly prone to this type of hair loss, though it can affect anyone.
Trauma Hair Loss: The frequent use of hair styling products and devices, as well as tight hairstyles, can lead to hair loss taking place in certain areas. If the condition is treated prior to the scalp being damaged, hair will normally regrow. Afro-Caribbean hair can be particularly suspectable to this kind of hair damage. Click here for more information.
There are a lot of underlying factors such as age and the extent of hair loss which will determine which type of treatment is going to work best for you.
Some of our most successful treatments are:
- Calecim Hair Loss Treatment
- Hair Loss Medications
- Scalp Micropigmentation
- Non Surgical Hair Loss Treatment
- Mesotherapy for Hair Loss
- Hair Transplants
To find out more about hair loss treatments. Book a consultation with one of our experts.
The Private Clinic are amongst well-known hair loss and hair restoration clinics in Europe and we offer help and advice to cover all hair loss and scalp concerns.
If you have just started experiencing hair loss or if the texture of your hair concerns you, we recommend an in-depth consultation and lifestyle analysis with our industry-leading and highly experienced Hair Loss experts.
- The cost for a consultation with Kelly Morrell in London Harley Street is £50.
If you are experiencing balding and have extensive hair loss, you may want to arrange an appointment with one of our renowned Hair Transplant surgeons.
A consultation with one of our renowned Hair Transplant Surgeons starts from £100. Find out more here.
Hair Loss & Thinning Treatment Clinics
Why Choose The Private Clinic
- Expert medical practitioners with years of experience.
- State of the art medical facilities, all registered by the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
- Our innovative treatment choice means you will be offered the most advanced minimally invasive treatment options.
- When it comes to non-surgical treatments we always strive to give you little to no downtime, so you can get back to enjoying life.
Meet our Medical Experts
Our elite team has advanced knowledge on hair loss and are able to utilise years of experience to ensure they find the best treatment plan for you. They work in collaboration with our industry-leading hair surgeons to ensure results are not only noticeable but also long-lasting.
