How to fix thinning hair

Thinning may appear as a widening part, a receding hairline, a smaller ponytail or more scalp showing through. Gradual patterned loss can occur as male pattern hair loss or female pattern hair loss. Diffuse shedding that begins after illness, major stress, a diet change or another body strain may fit telogen effluvium, which is different from gradual pattern loss.

Itching, scale, tenderness, broken hairs or smooth bald patches point toward a scalp or hair-shaft problem that needs examination. A clinician may ask about family history, recent health changes, medicines, menstrual changes and hair practices.

Use gentle hair care while the cause is being assessed: avoid tight styles, harsh chemical processing and repeated high heat, and treat dandruff or inflammation as advised. Topical minoxidil may be considered for some pattern hair-loss presentations; it must be used consistently and may not suit every person.

PRP for hair loss uses a person’s own processed blood components injected into the scalp, while scalp micropigmentation creates the appearance of denser follicles with pigment. These options have different aims and do not replace diagnosis. A dermatologist can explain what change is realistic for your pattern.

Book an assessment for sudden or rapidly progressing loss, distinct bald patches, scalp pain, marked redness, pus, heavy scaling or loss of eyebrows and eyelashes. Seek urgent medical advice if hair loss occurs with severe illness, facial swelling or breathing difficulty. Earlier review helps distinguish shedding from conditions that can scar follicles.

Does my pattern suggest male pattern hair loss, female pattern hair loss or telogen effluvium? Should my scalp or blood tests be checked? Would topical minoxidil, PRP or scalp micropigmentation fit my goal and medical history?