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Causes & Symptoms

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss and commonly affects both men and women. Hair loss usually and most noticeably, affects the scalp but can also affect any part of the body where hair grows. At The Skin Hospital we understand the impact hair loss can have on a person’s confidence. Our specialist doctors can help you find the treatment you need.

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 for hair loss (Alopecia Areata)

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.

Find a specialist

We have a number of Dermatologists specialising in hair loss.  If you are concerned, book your appointment with The Skin Hospital.

We would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which The Skin Hospital operates. For thousands of years, these lands have been cared for by Indigenous communities and their ancestors. We recognise and appreciate their ongoing connection to Country, culture, and community. We also pay our respects to the elders, past and present, of these communities, as well as to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have contributed to the cultural heritage of this country.
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