Hair Loss

Name: Hair Loss
SKU: 75
Price: 29.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

From £19.00

Worried about hair loss? Let us help you

What is Hair loss?

Hair loss, also known as alopecia, is the condition in which a person experiences reduction in hair on the scalp or other parts of the body. Hair loss can be temporary or permanent, and it can affect just the scalp or the entire body. It can result from a variety of factors, including genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions, medications, or lifestyle factors.

Hair loss can be upsetting and affect your self-confidence, but did you know it was normal to loose hair and an average person can loose up to 100 hairs per day? Your hair goes through a life cycle of growth, rest and shedding phases; as you get older, hair falls out quicker than regrowth and this is what results.

£29.00

What causes Hair Loss?

Types of hair loss can be temporary and are caused by:

Genetics: Hereditary hair loss, such as androgenic alopecia, is the most common cause.

Hormonal Changes: Conditions like pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or thyroid problems can lead to temporary or permanent hair loss.

Medical Conditions: Autoimmune diseases like alopecia areata, scalp infections, and chronic illnesses can cause hair loss.

Medications: Drugs used for cancer, arthritis, depression, heart problems, and high blood pressure can lead to hair loss as a side effect.

Stress: Physical or emotional stress can trigger conditions like telogen effluvium, causing temporary hair loss.

Nutritional Deficiencies: Lack of essential nutrients, such as iron, protein, and vitamins, can lead to hair thinning and loss.

Hairstyling Practices: Overuse of heat styling tools, chemical treatments, and tight hairstyles can cause damage and lead to hair loss.

What are the different types of hair loss?

Male pattern baldness is the most common type of permanent hair loss in men, which can be inherited. It will affect the majority of men at some point in their life. Initially, the hair begins to recede at the sides and then becomes thin on top, which then changes to a bold patch. Hair remains around the back and sides of the head, but occasionally this can thin too.

Female pattern baldness, or androgenic alopecia, is a similar condition that occurs in women. This is more common after menopause, but you do not get a receding hair line, but more thinning of the hair.

Alopecia is when your immune system attacks its own body by mistake i.e. the hair follicles, resulting in hair loss/alopecia patches. This condition can be difficult to manage, but can be treated with potent topical corticosteroid applications.

Is there treatment available for hair loss?

If you are a male and have gradual hair loss over time with no underlying illness, then please complete the e-consultation form or select the video or telephone consultation with our experienced clinician if you would like to discuss this further or are not sure what treatment to choose. Please attach pictures for the telephone consultation option.

If you have sudden hair loss or hair loss associated with other symptoms, this may indicate that there is an underlying illness, where you should seek medical attention from your GP straightaway.

If you would like information on alopecia, please click the link: /product/alopecia/

Hair Loss

Book a consultation

What causes Hair Loss?

Types of hair loss can be temporary and are caused by:

What are the different types of hair loss?

Is there treatment available for hair loss?