Hair Loss
Clinician-led hair loss care
Hair loss deserves a proper assessment.
Speak privately with a UK-registered clinician about thinning, shedding, a receding hairline or scalp changes. We assess the likely pattern, look for reversible causes and explain the safest next step.
✓Treatment is prescribed only when a clinician confirms it is appropriate. Consultation does not guarantee a prescription.
What we assess
Not all hair loss has the same cause.
Your clinician considers where the change is happening, how quickly it began, your scalp symptoms, medical history, medicines and family pattern before discussing options.
Receding hairline or crown thinning
Gradual change around the temples, hairline or crown, often with a family history.
Discuss with a clinician → 02 — FEMALE PATTERNWidening part or diffuse thinning
Reduced density across the top of the scalp, sometimes linked with hormonal or life-stage changes.
Discuss with a clinician → 03 — REVERSIBLE CAUSESShedding after a trigger
Illness, stress, weight change, nutritional deficiency and some medicines may affect the hair cycle.
See how we investigate → 04 — NOT PATTERN LOSSPatchy or scalp-related change
Sudden patches, pain, inflammation or scarring may need examination or specialist referral.
Know when to seek care →Your consultation
Show us what has changed.
Good assessment starts with a clear timeline and well-lit photographs—not assumptions based on one symptom.
Your clinician may ask for front, side, crown and parting views through an approved secure system.
Start with what you notice
Small details help reveal the pattern.
Tell your clinician what changed first, whether the loss is gradual or sudden, and what else has been happening with your health.
- 01Where is the change?Hairline, temples, crown, parting, all-over shedding or defined patches.
- 02How quickly did it begin?Gradual thinning over years can mean something different from sudden shedding over weeks.
- 03What is the scalp doing?Itching, scaling, redness, pain, broken hairs or smooth patches can change the care route.
- 04What else changed?Recent illness, stress, weight loss, diet, medicines, pregnancy or hormonal symptoms may be relevant.
Quick hair-loss check
Which route may be most appropriate?
Answer three short questions for general guidance. This is not a diagnosis and cannot confirm whether treatment is suitable.
Is the change mainly gradual thinning at the hairline, crown or parting?
Has the change been present for more than three months?
Is there scalp pain, marked redness, crusting, discharge or visible scarring?
How it works
Clinician-led care in four clear steps.
The aim is to understand the likely cause before deciding whether treatment, testing or a different care route makes sense.
Tell us what changed
Complete an assessment covering pattern, duration, scalp symptoms, health history and medicines.
Share clear photographs
Provide requested views securely so the clinician can assess distribution and visible scalp changes.
Meet your clinician
Discuss the full picture privately and understand the likely causes, options, limits and risks.
Review progress
Hair changes slowly. Follow-up compares symptoms, photographs, tolerance and the continuing suitability of care.
Photographs & testing
Evidence only where it improves the decision.
Clear baseline photographs help document the pattern. Blood tests may be suggested where diffuse shedding, symptoms or history raise the possibility of an underlying cause.
Important to know
Safe care includes knowing when online care is not enough.
Some patterns need scalp examination, tests, GP review or specialist referral before treatment can be considered.
- Sudden or patchy lossDefined patches, rapid shedding or loss of eyebrows or eyelashes may need a different investigation route.
- Pain, inflammation or scarringA painful, inflamed, crusted or visibly scarred scalp should be assessed in person.
- Possible underlying causesIron deficiency, thyroid problems, illness, hormonal change, nutrition and medicines can contribute to shedding.
- No automatic prescriptionA consultation may lead to treatment, testing, monitoring, GP review or referral depending on clinical findings.
Common questions
Before your consultation.
Clear answers about assessment, photographs, testing, treatment and follow-up.
Does a consultation guarantee treatment?
No. Treatment is recommended only when a clinician considers it appropriate. You may instead be advised to arrange testing, see your GP or attend an in-person service.
Can both men and women use the service?
Yes. The consultation considers male pattern loss, female pattern loss, diffuse shedding and other visible patterns. Recommendations depend on the individual assessment.
Will I need photographs?
Photographs are often useful for an online hair assessment. You may be asked for well-lit views of the front, sides, crown and parting through an approved secure system.
Will I need a blood test?
Not everyone needs blood tests. They may be recommended when the pattern, symptoms or history suggests a reversible or underlying cause that would change the clinical decision.
How soon will I see a change?
Hair growth cycles are slow and results vary. Your clinician will explain realistic timelines, what progress can look like and when the plan should be reviewed.
What if online care is not suitable?
Your clinician should explain why and direct you to the most appropriate next step, such as your GP, an in-person examination or specialist care.
Join a doctor consultation
Start with a private hair-loss assessment.
Meet a clinician with a professional interest in hair and scalp concerns. Your consultation considers the pattern, timeline, photographs, medical history and safest next step.
Hair & scalp clinician
Dr [Full Name]
[Qualifications] · UK-registered prescribing clinician
Your clinician assesses male and female pattern hair loss, diffuse shedding and common scalp-related concerns. They review your symptoms, timeline, photographs, medicines and medical history before explaining suitable treatment, testing or referral options.
Treatment or a prescription is not guaranteed and depends on clinical suitability.