Androgenetic alopecia in males occurs as a result of a genetic sensitivity to a hormone known as DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) which is a metabolite of testosterone. This causes hair follicles to become smaller and thus the hairs that they produce become shorter and finer. If intervention is delayed the condition does progress to permanent follicle loss. These fine hairs, known as miniaturised hairs, provide less coverage over the scalp and give the appearance of progressively receding hairlines

and a reduced overall density of scalp hair.   Our most popular and successful treatments for male hair loss include: Initially a thorough consultation is done, along with a close assessment of the scalp and hair to assess whether additional factors are contributing to accelerating the hair loss. 

Once the diagnosis is confirmed our trained doctors create a treatment that is individualised to your specific case and desired results. Explore your available options for male hair loss treatments here:

 Hair Transplantation: Using the FUE method we are able to permanently restore hair with a natural result. 

Growth Factor Therapy: These include natural growth factors that we are able to process from your own blood (PRP) as well as synthetic hair specific growth factors. 

Topical and Oral Medications.  

Scalp stimulation: Using micro-needling and advanced hair specific polynucleotides.  

Hair Mesotherapey: Introducing a rich supply of nutrients directly to the skin surrounding hair follicles to provide them with the ingredients required to grow. 

Hair Replacement Systems: This is reserved to patients who are non-ideal candidates.

What Causes Hair Loss in females?

Even though hereditary hair loss accounts for the majority of hair loss in females, a wide range of factors can influence the process. These include stress, medications, general health status, nutritional deficiencies, iron deficiency, genetics, hormonal imbalances, thyroid disease, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), auto-immune conditions, contraception and other less common factors. 

This makes a thorough consultation, a clinical and microscopic examination and further laboratory investigations essential in the workup and diagnosis of the underlying cause of women’s hair loss.

Common Causes of hair loss.

Androgenetic Alopecia (Female Pattern Hair Loss)

This is the most common type of hair loss experienced in female patients. It has a strong hereditary component and the incidence increases with age. It presents as a slow,progressive thinning of the hair affecting predominantly the frontal areas, sparing the back aspect of the scalp. Despite the term ‘patterned hair loss’ this condition can manifest as a diffuse thinning of hair. The exact aetiology of FPHL is yet to be determined, although it does have an association with certain underlying medical conditions and is effected by hormonal balance.  

Telogen Effluvium (Hair Shedding)

Excessive sudden hair shedding can reflect that the body, or mind, has gone through a period of stress. This stress can be experienced in many forms such as a result of nutritional changes, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal fluctuations, change of medications, infection, surgery or psychological stress. The process typically begins around 6-12 weeks following the stressful event.   This happens due to a rapid change in the growth cycle of hair, where they go from the anlagen (growth) phase to the shedding (telogen/exogen) phase. This phenomenon is known as telogen effluvium. A common example of this would be post-COVID hair loss that was experienced by many people. The positive part about having this condition is that it infrequently leads to permanent hair loss, and if the stress or triggering event is removed it is possible to regain your hair over time. 

Traction Alopecia

Traction alopecia is caused by repetitive and persistent trauma to the hair follicles as a result of tight hairstyles, braids and extensions. This type of hair loss is most commonly

experienced in the frontal and temporal scalp and most frequently affects females of African descent with afro-textured hair.  The tension placed on the hairs causes damage that is reversible if it is treated early, but with continued traction it does result in permanent loss of hair follicles. 

Alopecia Areata

This is a chronic immune-mediated condition whereby the body targets it’s own hair follicles, damaging them and causing hair loss. Alopecia areata presents with initially small, round patches of smooth skin in between normal appearing areas of hair on the scalp which can progress to involve the entire scalp. Hair loss can also occur on other areas such as within the eyebrows, beard and on the body.  The mainstay of treatment for alopecia areata is to suppress the immune response through medical therapy. 

Options for treating Hair Loss

Hair and skin are complex and sensitive tissues that respond to the internal environment of the body and can reflect changes and imbalances that are happening. 

There is always a reason for hair thinning, once this has been determined treatment options can include:

• Topical or Oral Medications 
• Growth Factor Injections  
• Dermapen Microneedling Follicle Stimulation 
• Autologous Growth Factors (Platelet Derived) 
• Hair Transplant

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