Booking a consultation with a hair restoration specialist or a medical professional is advisable at any point you have concerns about your hair health or have found that hair loss or thinning is having an impact on your well-being.
Hair loss affects people of every age and in different ways, and it’s worth getting help whether you have sudden shedding, gradual thinning, or early-stage pattern hair loss that seems to be progressing faster than you’d like.
While the advice you’re given will depend on the reasons for your dissatisfaction, overall health and age, specialists can often recommend treatments to slow the pace of hair loss, restore your hairline or improve the general health of your hair and scalp.
Need to speak to an expert about your hair loss? KSL Clinic offers a free initial hair loss consulation to assess your hair loss and discuss an appropriate treatment.
When to Speak to a Hair Loss Professional: Key Takeaways
- Regardless of the extent or type of hair loss you are experiencing, you should speak with a professional if you are worried, and ideally before thinning has a bigger impact on your confidence and sense of control.
- Most people lose 50 to 100 individual hairs a day [1], and this is normal shedding that is a natural part of the way follicles cycle through growth, resting, and shedding phases, but anything above this may lead to hair loss.
- Waiting to seek help will often mean hair loss gets worse, and even if your thinning is mild, taking action will prevent avoidable shedding and preserve your existing hair over the long term.
What Are the Signs I Should Book a Consultation About Hair Loss?
There is no bad time to get help with hair loss, but if your self-esteem is suffering or you’re panicking about losing all your hair, it’s better to act sooner rather than later. Some of the indications you would benefit from professional advice include:
- Sudden shedding or thinning with no obvious cause
- Visible changes to your hair around the temples or crown
- Bald patches or hair loss on your scalp, beard or eyebrows
- Very damaged hair that won’t grow and keeps snapping
- Having tried numerous products and supplements with no change
Hair loss affects as many as 6.5 million men in the UK and 50% of post-menopausal women [2], so hair restoration professionals will be well aware of how common and potentially distressing this can be – there is no reason to feel embarrassed.
Who Can I Speak to About Issues With Thinning Hair?
A common reason people delay getting help is that they don’t know who to ask – but you can speak with a hair restoration team like the specialists at KSL Clinic, or book an appointment with your GP – either may refer you to the other.
That’s because hair loss can be caused by numerous factors, and if there is a likelihood you have a vitamin deficiency or your hair loss is down to stress, treating the underlying cause may be beneficial.
Likewise, a GP who determines that hair loss is androgenetic alopecia may recommend visiting a hair restoration clinic to review the treatment options.
Steve Consultant at KSL Clinic says, ‘The majority of hair loss cases are in men with pattern hair loss, but this is one of many of possible causes – from autoimmune conditions to inflammation of the scalp”
When Is Hair Loss Likely to Be Temporary?
Some causes of hair loss are short-term and might not require treatment, such as hair loss caused by sun damage, which, if the follicles remain intact, will repair once your scalp has healed.
Other possible reasons for hair loss, which might be simple to rectify, are shown below.
| Hair Loss Causes | Treatment |
| Side effects of medications | Switching to an alternative medication that you are better able to tolerate. |
| Sun damage | Cold compresses, gentle cooling creams, and dermatologist treatments for more severe cases. |
| Rapid weight changes | Time – sudden weight gain or loss can cause stress to your follicles, and gentle hair care and good nutrition will usually help this resolve itself. |
| Stress | Rebalancing stress levels by removing stressors, focusing on self-care, or seeking treatment for chronic stress and anxiety. |
| Hormonal imbalances | Hormonal treatments, lifestyle changes and time, especially in cases such as postpartum hair loss. |
| Vitamin deficiencies | Supplementing your diet or introducing nutrient-rich, whole foods. |
| Heat or styling damage | Avoiding high-heat tools and switching to gentler, natural hair care products. |
What Will Happen When I Speak With a Hair Expert?
Specialists in hair loss will want to understand how hair loss is impacting you and to inspect your scalp and hair to get a better idea of what type of hair loss you’re experiencing and how best to treat it.
In some situations, you might be advised to speak with a GP about blood tests if you are worried about an underlying medical condition, but in most circumstances, a hair expert will put together a personalised treatment plan. That could involve:
- Adjusting your lifestyle and the way you care for your scalp and hair
- Taking medications or topical treatments like minoxidil or finasteride
- Booking a series of laser hair therapy appointments or PRP sessions
- Considering a permanent hair transplant
There is, of course, no obligation to proceed with a treatment you don’t want. Although hair transplants are in high demand, this is also just one of the resolutions a hair expert might suggest, depending on your personal situation.
Find out more about what can you can expect from a hair loss consultation here: What happens at a KSL Clinic consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it Worth Speaking to a Hair Expert About Mild Hair Loss?
Yes, because if you can treat the initial signs of hair loss or restore the health of your scalp and hair before thinning becomes more pronounced, you may be able to prevent further balding from becoming severe.
What Can a Hair Expert Do if I’m Not a Candidate for a Hair Transplant?
Hair transplants are just one treatment option, and specialists could suggest non-surgical therapies like PRP and laser therapies to stimulate hair growth, either because you don’t want or aren’t suitable for a hair transplant.
Is it Worth Speaking to a Hair Expert About Mild Hair Loss?
Yes, because if you can treat the initial signs of hair loss or restore the health of your scalp and hair before thinning becomes more pronounced, you may be able to prevent further balding from becoming severe.
What Can a Hair Expert Do if I’m Not a Candidate for a Hair Transplant?
Hair transplants are just one treatment option, and specialists could suggest non-surgical therapies like PRP and laser therapies to stimulate hair growth, either because you don’t want or aren’t suitable for a hair transplant.
