Hair loss
Hair loss has many possible causes — hormonal, autoimmune, nutritional, stress related or scalp disease. The assessment by a dermatologist guides the right treatment.
What is hair loss
It's normal to lose between 50 and 100 hair per day. There is talk of significant hair loss when this amount increases persistently, when there is visible rarefaction of the scalp, or when areas with hair failure appear.
Hair loss has numerous causes — some transient, some chronic — and the right treatment depends on the cause. Therefore, the first step is an assessment by a dermatologist that helps identify the mechanism.
Types of hair loss
- Androgenetic alopecia — the most common; hereditary, hormone-bound; typical pattern in men (frontal resection and crown) and women (diffuse rareefation of the midline).
- Tellogenic fluvial — diffuse fall that arises 2-4 months after a triggering event (stress, fever, surgery, childbirth, drastic diet).
- Alopecia areata — well-defined circular areas without hair; autoimmune base.
- Scarring alopecia — a group of diseases in which follicles are permanently destroyed; they require early diagnosis and treatment.
- Trichotillomania — hair pulling behaviour with characteristic patterns.
- Alopecia by traction — deformation/fall by very tight hairstyles continuously.
Frequent cause:
- Hormonal factors (androgenic, thyroid, hormonal cycle).
- Genetic predisposition
- Nutritional deficits — iron, vitamin D, zinc, protein.
- Intense physical or emotional stress.
- Diseases Autoimmune
- Medicines ( always to be discussed with your doctor).
- scalp disorders (psoriasis, severe seborrhoeic dermatitis, had).
- Repeated mechanical trauma (tight hairs, aggressive chemical treatments).
Diagnosis
The diagnosis begins by identifying the fall pattern and probable causes. In an online consultation, the dermatologist evaluates photographs of the scalp (median line, crown, entries) and a questionnaire on evolution, family history, associated symptoms and possible triggers.
Depending on the suspicion, blood analysis may be recommended to rule out deficits and other medical causes, or face-to-face evaluation with trichoscopy (a scalp dermatoscope examination).
Options for treatment
The treatment depends on the diagnosis. There is no single approach — what works for androgenetic alopecia is not the same as that used in areata alopecia or telogene effluvius.
Topical application
Applied directly to the scalp, indicated by the dermatologist according to the type of fall. Requires continued use to maintain results.
systemic treatment
Reserved for certain diagnoses and selected cases. Individually evaluated by the dermatologist, with clinical follow-up.
Correction of underlying factors
Supplementation in case of identified deficit, hormonal correction when indicated, adjustment of medication when relevant. Essential step in any plan.
Talk to a dermatologist about your hair loss.
No months-long wait for an in-person appointment. Each case reaches the dermatologist already prepared with photographs, history and questionnaire answers. Choose a report in under 24h or a booked video consultation.
Start consultationDaily care
- Smooth shampoo suitable for your scalp.
- Avoid high temperatures in dryer or very hot irons.
- Watch out for tight hairstyles supported (high tail, heavy braids).
- Balanced diet with protein and micronutrients.
- Stress management — the telogenic efflux improves with trigger resolution.
- Smooth massage of the scalp; avoid pulling.
- Regularity in routines — results take months to manifest.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to see treatment results?
Usually 3-6 months for visible improvement. The hair grows ~1 cm per month and the follicle cycle is long, so the treatment requires patience and regularity.
Is postpartum fall normal?
Yeah. It is a form of telogenic efflux — usually between 2 and 6 months after delivery, with spontaneous resolution in 6-12 months. If it persists or is very intense, an assessment by a dermatologist is useful.
Is online consultation for hair loss?
Yeah. The evaluation by photographs and guided questionnaire allows identifying the pattern and probable cause. If necessary, the dermatologist indicates analysis or complementary face-to-face evaluation.
Should I take supplements on my own?
Nope. It only makes supplementary micronutrients if there is identified deficit or clinical reason. Empirical supplementation rarely solves and can mask other problems. Make the diagnosis first.
Find out the cause of your hair loss
Send pictures of the scalp and answer the questionnaire. A dermatologist identifies the pattern and defines the plan — an average of 24 hours useful.
- From 60€
- Report on average within 24 working hours
- Personalized Plan