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The Harley Street Skin Clinic

Precision cosmetic surgery tailored to enhance and refine your natural beauty.

Cosmetic Andrology

Advanced procedures designed to enhance male aesthetics and address intimate concerns.

Cosmetic Gynaecology

Tailored surgical solutions to enhance feminine aesthetics and improve intimate well-being.

Comprehensive solutions to address a range of body concerns, from stubborn fat to skin laxity.

Breasts

Tailored solutions for breast concerns, including size, shape, and symmetry.

Other Areas

Targeted solutions for stubborn areas of the body, tailored to your unique needs.

Volume & Contouring

Specialized treatments to enhance body volume and improve overall contour for a balanced silhouette.

Holistic care focused on improving overall health and well-being for a balanced lifestyle.

Digestive Health

Comprehensive care to support digestive health and improve overall well-being.

Energy & Immunity

Holistic approaches to boost energy levels and strengthen your immune system for optimal health.

General Health

Personalized strategies to maintain and enhance your overall health and vitality.

Expert care for a wide variety of skin and facial concerns, promoting a healthy, glowing complexion.

Ageing Signs

Expert treatments to minimize ageing signs, rejuvenating your skin for a youthful glow.

Skin Texture & Tone

Advanced treatments to improve skin texture and even out tone for a smoother, radiant complexion.

Specific Areas

Targeted treatments to address skin concerns in specific facial areas for balanced, refined results.

Volume & Contouring

Tailored solutions to restore facial volume and enhance natural contours for a more youthful appearance.

The condition

Hair Loss

What is Hair Loss?

Hair loss is a condition where the hair becomes thin, falls out, or does not grow back, resulting in visibly thinning hair or bald patches. This type of hair loss occurs often when hair follicles weaken or get damaged, commonly linked to aging, hormonal fluctuations, or environmental factors. Although hair loss is very normal, there are many things which will cause premature hair loss or worsen this condition. You may be taken aback to know that are numerous factors resulting in hair loss including stress, bad eating habits as well as hormonal imbalance, some medical conditions and even hairstyling. While not life-threatening, hair loss can have a profound effect on a person’s looks and self-esteem.

The most common  causes of hair loss are:

  • Age: Hair growth slows as we get older, and follicles will produce thinner, weaker strands before resulting in permanent hair loss.
  • Hormones Changes: Hormonal changes, particularly during menopause, pregnancy, or due to conditions like the thyroid disorder can interfere with the hair growth phase.
  • Stress and illness: Physical or emotional stress and illnesses can cause hair follicles to enter a resting phase in which they can become temporarily shed.
  • Nutritional Deficiencies: Deficiencies in key nutrients, such as iron, zinc, or biotin, can impair hair structure and contribute to hair fall.
  • Styling Practices: Excessive use of heat styling tools, tight hairstyles, and harsh chemicals can damage the hair and the follicles, leading to hair falling out.Loss of hair varies from mild thinning to complete baldness which is most apparent on the hair and scalp disorders front. It’s not physically damaging, but it can have a very real emotional and psychological impact. The silver lining slow hair loss is that, with the right at-home regimen and treatments in the chair, hair loss can be slowed or even reversed for a fuller, healthier head of hair.
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The symptoms

Increased Shedding
Too much hair shedding from day today activities

Loss of hair is often one of the first indications of hair loss, particularly if you discover more than usual hair on your comb, pillow, or in the portion. This loss can happen in clumps or as individual strands, an indication that hair follicles are going into a resting phase.

Thinning Hair
Hair gradually loses volume and density

Hair can begin to look thin and gappy, particularly around the crown or parting. This can also make the scalp more prominent and have the hair overall appear flat, or limp.

Receding Hairline
The hairline starts to recede, especially at the temples.

Receding hairlines starts as uneven thinning near the forehead which creates an “M” or “V” shape. This is one of the common symptoms in males with male-pattern baldness but can also happen in females.

Bald Patches
Areas on the scalp with little or no hair, either small or large

The bald spots may appear all at once or slowly, resulting in smooth, even thinning on the scalp. These patches can be different in dimensions and are most of the time round or random in shape.

Oily or dry scalp
Scalp condition changes – scalp becomes super oily or dry

The health of the scalp often speaks to the health of your hair, so changes to oiliness or dryness are signs of change/imbalance. Too much oil can get in the way of those follicles, and too little can cause itchy or flaking skin on the scalp, both of which lead to hair loss.

Hair Losing Pigment
Hair in thinning areas looks paler, or grayer, than normal

When hair is thinning or falling out, it can lighten or gray some type of hair loss of its natural pigment. It’s often associated with hair aging or stress-related hair loss.

When to see a doctor?
Consultation Is The Key
When to Visit a Doctor for Hair Loss?

When hair loss is changing the way you look or feel about yourself, or if it’s impacting your daily life, it’s worth talking to a specialist.

Seeking professional help for Hair loss

If you’re worried by thinning hair, obvious loss or bald patches, our specialists can assess your issue and suggest targeted treatments that can help.

If you have tried lifestyle changes certain medications, hair care products, or home remedies to lose hair but don’t see any visible long-term results, it’s a clear cut sign to turn to a professional. Chronic or abrupt hair loss can also signify an underlying medical condition that should be treated by a medical professional.

When hair loss becomes extreme or impossible to camouflage, and drugs bought over the counter only provide a short-term fix, it’s time to consider clinical remedies. Our state-of-the-art treatments, including everything from regenerative therapies to hair restoration procedures, can revitalize your scalp, stimulate healthy hair growth, and restore your confidence.

The causes
What causes hair loss?

Hair loss can be triggered by several factors but aging is one of the most common causes. With age, hair follicles shrink and the growth phase of hair shortens, resulting in finer, weaker strands. Hormonal fluctuations, particularly during menopause or pregnancy, may contribute to increased hair shedding, and genetic factors, including either male pattern hair loss or female pattern baldness, are major drivers of thinning hair. High-stress lifestyle, unhealthy food habits, lack of water intake and smoking are lifestyle risk factors detrimental for hair health and can lead them to fall out. Hair can also get thrown off by rapid weight, sudden hair loss, nutritional deficiencies, or some medications.

The risk factors
What are the factors that lead to hair loss?

There are many reasons a person might lose their hair. Genetics are a major factor in hair thinning and hereditary hair loss or baldness, with some people being either more prone due to a family history or a specific hair type. Hormonal changes, especially those that occur during pregnancy, menopause, and thyroid dysfunction, can stimulate shedding and thinning of hair. Stress, poor sleep and inadequate nutrition can all weaken hair follicles, resulting in premature hair loss. Lifestyle habits like smoking and an unhealthy diet also can host a vicious cycle in scalp health and hair growth. Changes in body weight or sudden weight loss can similarly disturb the hair growth cycle and consequently result in excessive sheddiing.

The complications
Overall Impact
Understanding Hair Loss Complications
  • Thinning Hair and Bald Spots

    Hair loss may cause extreme thinning or bald patches, especially around the crown or hairline. As the hair density reduces, these spots are more highlighted and change substantially the look of pulling hair.

  • Increased Scalp Sensitivity

    Hair loss, particularly in conditions such as alopecia, can make the scalp feel more sensitive. The reduced number of hair follicles exposing skin at the scalp also makes areas more susceptible to irritation or discomfort.

  • Effects on Mental Health

    The fear of the further hair loss, thinning, or the worrying about bald patches can take their emotional toll.

  • Lower Self-Esteem

    Visible hair loss can have an impact on confidence, particularly in social and professional situations. Thinning hair can also result in an increased awareness of aging or loss of vigor, potentially leading to reduced self-esteem, especially in professional or public settings.

The prevention
Balanced Hair Care
How to Prevent Hair Loss?

To protect your hair from UV rays, you can wear a hat or use hair sunscreen, if you are exposed to sun rays too long, it will weaken your hair and it will start falling. Steer clear of smoking: This reduces blood flow to the hair follicles and slows hair growth down. Drink plenty of water, eat a healthy diet with adequate vitamins and minerals, and get plenty of sleep to encourage healthy hair growth.

Good Nutrition Tips for Healthy Hair

Make sure to eat a balanced diet consisting of vitamins and minerals like iron, biotin, vitamin D and zinc that promote the growth of healthy hair and strengthen hair follicles. These nutrients also promote scalp nourishment and enhanced circulation, which contribute to optimal hair health.

Gentle Hair Care
How to prevent hair loss with avoiding harsh treatments?

Giving up heat styling techniques, tight hairstyles, and harsh chemical treatments can all have preemptive measures with regard to hair breakage and thinning. Gentle shampoos and conditioners and light brushes can help limit damage to the hair. Avoid rubbing your hair vigorously with a harsh towel and also avoid using heat to dry your hair.

Stress management

Chronic stress is a physical trigger for hair loss, so it’s important to integrate stress-relief techniques like meditation, yoga and regular exercise. Stress is detrimental to the hair growth cycle and can cause premature hair shedding. Coping with stress by prioritizing mental health and making time for relaxation will help ease that stress on your hair.

Scalp Protection
Why should you protect your scalp from the sun to stop hair loss?

Sun exposure can damage the hair and scalp causing it to thin or dry. Protective headwear, including hats, and hair sunscreen can help protect the hair and scalp and shield them from damaging UV rays. Regularly moisturizing the scalp and maintaining hydration there can also prevent hair loss caused by the sun.

Scalp Massages

Scalp massages have a very positive effect as they stimulate blood flow to the hair follicle, which helps in the growth of new hair and restricts baldness. Adding natural oils like coconut or rosemary oil will not only nourish the scalp, but also enhance the benefits of massaging. Keeping this in mind, some people choose to give themselves scalp massages in order to strengthen see hair roots and help reduce hair loss.

Avoid Smoking
How does hair fall due to smoking?

Smoking impairs circulation, reducing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to hair follicles, which weakens hair and leads it to fall out more easily. It also breaks down collagen, a protein vital to strong hair structure. Quitting smoking is associated with improved circulation and–as a result–decreased inflammation and healthier hair growth.

Hydrate the Scalp and Hair

Drinking sufficient water and applying a moisturizing treatment to your hair and scalp keeps the hair hydrated and nourished. Keeping scalp moisturised and using hair products with a hydrating quality may support a healthy environment for hair growth.

Tight Hairstyles Damage
How does avoiding tight hairstyles prevent hair loss?

Traction alopecia areata when hair gets pulled out from the root due to constant tension or excessive tension applied to the hair by pulling the hair too tightly. They mention that wearing tight hairstyles frequently can make the hair follicles weak and eventually lead to permanent loss of hair in the affected areas. Lingering in looser or more relaxed hairstyles alleviates the stress on inflammation destroys hair follicles and helps to prevent breakage.

Limiting Chemical Treatments

Dyeing hair, perming it and relaxing it can deplete hair of its natural moisture, causing it to dry out and become brittle and fragile. These treatments chemically damage the hair shaft, which leads to a greater likelihood of breakage and fallout. Limiting such treatments or using gentler, natural alternatives can help preserve hair health.

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