Hair Loss: When Shedding Costs Us More Than Our Hair

Long associated with health, vitality and even desirability, a head of thick, shiny hair has been the pursuit of those chasing fullness and renewed youthful bounce. Whether man or woman, hair volume is something everyone puts their hand up for. When strands are short on supply, we not only worry about our hair but also about our overall sense of self. The appearance of hair links to your self-expression, but it also speaks volumes about personal history, cultural heritage and even your emotional state. So, it’s natural that when it’s not looking like you want it to, you may feel less than thrilled. Does hair loss equal a confidence knock? Most definitely, and that’s an incredibly normal and valid feeling. Let’s make a plan.

More Than Hair: Diagnoses Driving Hair Loss

The root cause of what’s behind hair loss is often complex. This is why teaming up with an expert medical doctor who understands why a diagnosis will successfully treat the underlying issue, rather than merely thinning symptoms, helps you get back your overall scalp health. And a scalp primed and ready for regrowth means stronger and more resilient follicles.

Your hair loss may look different to another person’s and may also be for very different reasons. Gradual hair thinning, for instance, doesn’t shout – it whispers. And it’s while it could be hormone-related (androgenetic alopecia), if you’re using GLP1 medication, do chat this through with your doctor.

Back to those hormones and their tendency, especially when in flux, to shift strands. Times of hormonal surge, like post-pregnancy, peri-menopause, and even conditions like PCOS, are culprits linked to hair loss. So too are other systems of imbalanced health.

Had your gut investigated recently? Gut health – or the lack of it – plays out on your scalp. While yes, hair loss is most definitely about what is scripted in your genes, your gut health needs to be addressed along with nutrition. Restrictive dieting with poor nutrient supply doesn’t make a happy or healthy scalp. Neither does stress. In fact, physical and emotional stress can temporarily interrupt hair growth. It’s the same with illness, surgery, childbirth, rapid weight loss, significant emotional strain or even intense training. The good news is this type of hair thinning is temporary, and with time and often treatment, luscious hair can be yours again.

Good Hair Days: Feel Better, Look Amazing

While the confidence knock from hair loss can be a big blow, the

is a fulfilling one. And there are so many innovative ways to support your strands. Getting up closer and personal with your scalp doesn’t just mean a shampoo and fingers crossed; the best therapy is always a personalised, doctor-led plan. After a necessary health assessment, you may need intensive treatment with in-clinic medical solutions such as Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) or Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF). These are both injectable treatments using growth factors to stimulate the reactivation of sluggish hair follicles. PRP helps treat thinning hair by increasing thickness over time, while PRF helps awaken dormant hair follicles and slows the progression of thinning hair. These treatments work well when paired with those that boost scalp circulation, such as Carboxytherapy. In other words, you’re boosting results in one session. Another treatment to try, with either PRP or PRF, is Mesotherapy to improve scalp nutrition. Remember to take your own nutrition into your own hands with supplementation (biotin and zinc) that supports stronger strands.

No one ever wants to see more hair drain away during a shower than necessary. If you’re worried your locks are leaving – and not making a comeback – a medical aesthetic doctor able to personalise a healthy hair strategy after a sound diagnosis is the best investment. This means the difference between feeling stressed out over having some control over hair loss. And that’s a big part of regaining your calm and managing hair loss anxiety. While extensions are cosmetically helpful, nothing replaces robust regrowth. Here’s to strong strands – and lots of them – in your future.