Loss of hair has many different causes and affects people in many different ways. Therefore seeking professional help and receiving a personalised treatment plan is highly important.

Normally, hairs grow out of hair follicles in a cycle – the amount of time hair stays in the ‘active’ part of the cycle determines the length of hair growth. As part of this cycle, it is normal to lose up to 100 scalp hairs per day as new hairs push the old hairs out of the follicle. If higher numbers of hairs are lost than are replaced, hair thinning or loss can occur.

Types of hair loss include non-scarring alopecia, where the hair follicles are intact with the potential for hair to re-grow, and scarring alopecia, where the hair follicles are destroyed so that hairs cannot grow back.

Treatment at The Skin Hospital

We understand how hair loss can affect a person, both physically and psychologically. We highly recommend you book a consultation at The Skin Hospital with our experienced expert doctors who will be able to diagnose the specific type of Alopecia you are suffering from, and tailor a specific treatment plan for your needs.

At The Skin Hospital, a dermatologist will need to determine the cause of hair loss before starting treatment. Sometimes the pattern of hair loss makes the diagnosis straightforward, but in other cases a scalp biopsy may be required to make the diagnosis. The specialist may also suggest blood tests, in order to look for possible associated medical conditions.

At The Skin Hospital our Speciality Clinics are run by dermatologists who have sub-specialised in a chosen condition bringing deep knowledge and specific expertise. The Skin Hospital runs a speciality clinic at Darlinghurst  dedicated to the treatment of hair loss, run by Dr Johanna Kuchel, however all dermatologists at the Skin Hospital are highly trained to treat this condition.

If you would like to find out more about this specialty clinic please contact us.