It is normal to lose in the region of 50 to 100 hairs a day as part of the natural hair cycle. This usually goes unnoticed because new hair grows at the same time. Consistently losing noticeably more than this, or seeing visible thinning, is worth assessing.

Shedding is the normal, temporary release of hair as part of its cycle, and new hair replaces it. Hair loss occurs when hair is lost faster than it is replaced, when regrowth slows or stops, or when thinning follows a pattern. Persistent or patterned change is more likely to benefit from assessment.

Common contributors include hereditary pattern hair loss, hormonal changes (such as postpartum, thyroid conditions, and menopause), iron deficiency, stress, and tension from tight hairstyles. More than one factor is often involved, which is why an individual assessment is valuable.

It depends on the cause. Temporary types, such as shedding after childbirth, stress, or illness, often recover once the trigger passes. Pattern hair loss is usually an ongoing condition that can frequently be slowed or stabilised rather than fully reversed. Your physician can give a realistic view of your situation.

Consider an assessment if shedding lasts beyond a few months or worsens, if you notice patterned thinning or bald patches, if there is scalp redness, pain, or scaling, or if the change is distressing. A dermatologist is the appropriate specialist for complex, scarring, or unclear cases.

Assessment usually combines your medical history, a scalp and hair examination (sometimes with magnified analysis), and blood tests where appropriate to check factors such as iron and thyroid function. A scalp biopsy is reserved for selected, unclear cases.

Depending on the cause and your assessment, options may include correcting nutritional or scalp issues, prescription medication in suitable cases, and non-surgical in-clinic treatments that aim to support the scalp and follicles. A plan is tailored to you following consultation.

Hair grows slowly, so any change generally appears over weeks to months rather than immediately, and consistency is important. Timelines vary between individuals and by treatment, and your physician will set expectations during your consultation.

Yes. Significant stress, illness, surgery, and childbirth can trigger temporary, diffuse shedding known as telogen effluvium. This often settles over several months once the underlying trigger has resolved, sometimes with supportive care.

No. Results depend on the cause, the stage, and individual factors, and cannot be guaranteed. The goal is to identify the cause and recommend suitable options with realistic expectations, explained clearly during your consultation.

Cost varies with the cause, the treatment chosen, and the number of sessions needed. Because plans are individual, pricing is confirmed following your consultation and assessment, with options and costs explained so you can decide with confidence.