Hair Loss and Types of Hair Loss
(Medical term for hair loss of any type is called Alopecia)
Discreet and professional male and female pattern hair loss treatments are offered by Dr Malkani one of UK's leading hair surgeons.We aim to give natural looking hair with our treatments. You are most welcome to book a consultation at our Harley Street clinic, London.
What causes hair loss? The causes of hair are complex and may vary depending on many factors. These include genetics, various physical and psychological conditions, e.g. Thyroid disease, Trichotillomania, malnutrition due to bulimia etc. and medication a person may be taking. The important thing is to find out whether the hair loss that a person is experiencing is preventable and correctable, or the best way to do that is to see a doctor who specialises in hair loss and carries out restorative hair procedures and is not a salesman/middleman who specialises/interested in his/her commission.
Contributory and/or triggering factors in hair loss in males and females may be lifestyle related for example smoking, alcohol, consumption of anabolic steroids, stress and anxiety, the styling of hair which cause repeated traction and trauma to hair, e.g. braiding, wearing hair extensions, tight turbans, plucking of eyebrows etc.
Male Pattern Hair Loss or Androgenetic Alopecia
50% of the men lose 50% of hair by age 50 due to androgenetic Alopecia or commonly called AGA.
AGA is the result of cooperation and interaction, in predisposed individuals between genes and male hormones known as Androgens i.e. converted product commonly known as DHT. There is often a family history here.
It starts by a process of miniaturisation in which the diameter of the affected hair is progressively reduced and the hair cycle gets shorter. As a result hair in the affected hair appears finer (like baby hair,) shorter and last less longer than surrounding normal terminal hair. The hair comes off easily with a comb or a pull and is noticeably falling out.
Male pattern hair loss is best classified by the Norwood Scale / classification. This allows the hair transplant surgeons and hair loss physicians to assess the severity of hair loss.
Men experience hair loss most commonly in the hairline and crown area of the scalp. This can occur as one form or both forms simultaneously. It can be very distressing and devastating and can cause a loss of confidence, self-esteem and affect day to day life, relationships and your job. It can cause depression, withdrawal from social interaction, self-image problems and distressingly painful existence in a worst-case scenario.
Thankfully, there are many options available to address issues created by hair loss, but outcomes vary from individual to individual, and these include but are not limited to hair restoration surgery which can be dramatic and permanent.
Medical treatments such as hair loss tablets which act as DHT blockers, Dutasteride and Minoxidil, low light laser therapy and Camouflaging agents including micro pigmentation, wigs etc.
Female Pattern Hair Loss
Female Hair loss is more complex and multifactorial than Male pattern hair loss. Causes of female hair may include one or more of the following conditions in the simultaneously:
Iron Deficiency, underactive thyroid (Hypothyroidism), polycystic ovarian syndrome, deficiency of one or several vitamins and zinc, sex hormone imbalances and so on. Some females suffer from Androgenetic alopecia, especially after menopause.
While male hair loss mostly affects the hairline and crown, female hair loss occurs in the scalp midline and is diffusely creating a Christmas tree pattern on the parting of the hair in the middle.
As in men, hair transplant surgery is an option and a safe one.
Medical treatments include treatments of underlying causes such as Hypothyroidism or iron deficiency, PCOS( polycystic ovarian syndrome.) Topical Minoxidil is a treatment lotion, Spironolactone (this is a tablet) oral contraceptives, hair loss tablets which act as DHT blockers. LLLT (Low light laser therapy) and scalp micropigmentation are also options to be considered.
For further information about our male and female pattern hair loss treatment, please feel free to get in touch with our team on 020 7580 2205.
What Patients Are Saying
26 January 2019
“The process is like no other and does take some time but I knew that in entering the procedure, Mr Malkani is really thorough and excellent at what he does reassuring along the way taking his time to get it right. The support he has from his team is first class and the ladies went about the implants really methodically working simultaneously together to place each follicle. So for me because I lived so far away from London I did develop some real soreness around the head and believed I had an infection which is something that can happen, I spoke to the emergency hot line and sent pictures in, to which Mr Malkani that same day prescribed some low level antibiotics, the pharmacist sent them out via a carrier but unfortunately they took three days to get to me despite being urgent, my head was sore and the weekend was coming so I had to source them myself from my own GP surgery. So now its almost five weeks on, things are looking normal, hair has taken, and is starting to look good and I can now see what it will look like longer term. Would I have done this now knowing what was actually involved – yes I would it is really worth it.”
26 October 2018
“I had a beard transplant carried out on the 9th October 2018 in London by Dr Mir Malkani. It was a very long process, which I knew it would! Dr Malkani and his team were just wonderful!!! They made sure throughout the whole process that I was happy and comfortable, and they worked at my pace not theirs!
I do have to have several local anaesthetic injections in both the scalp (donor site) and the face. I didn’t experience any problem with this, but I do think I have quite a high pain threshold!
It’s now 17 days since the transplant, and I’m perfectly happy with everything! All the scabs and crusting (sorry about this, if you’re a bit squeamish!!) There’s absolutely no pain whatsoever! The hairs are quite noticeable on my chin, under my lower lip, as there wasn’t any hair there at all. And over all the appearance looks pretty good at the moment!
He couldn’t do enough to make me feel relaxed and happy! And he explained everything to before, during and after the procedure. And I would just like to mention his ‘team’, Farzana, Julie, Keira, Anni, and Marcin – what a great bunch of people! They made me hot drinks, supplied me with food, water, tv to watch and music to listen to!! I’m partially sighted, and they really took care of me!
If you are considering a hair transplant, this is the man to use!!!
Thanks so much, each and everyone of you!”
30 September 2018
“I am an aesthetician working in Harley Street and know lots of Hair transplant surgeons on Harley Street. I chose Dr Malkani because of recommendations from some of my own patients. I sent my uncle for a consultation with Dr Malkani.There was no pushy sales technique and Dr Malkani told my uncle what was best for him. He is now booked for September.”
24 September 2018
“I saw Dr Malkani for a consultation a year ago.It felt very different talking to a doctor from a sales person who I had met in other clinics . Dr Malkani was factual, realistic and honest and told me what was possible and not possible in the consultation . I have had a fantastic result nine months later. I am really pleased I went for it. It’s been life changing!”
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