What causes hair loss?

  • Male Pattern Hair Loss

    Male pattern hair loss (MPHL) is primarily caused by genetics and hormonal factors:

    • DHT Sensitivity: Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a byproduct of testosterone, binds to hair follicles and causes them to shrink, resulting in thinner, weaker hair. Over time, these follicles stop producing hair altogether.
    • Genetics: MPHL often runs in families, with genetic predisposition playing a major role.
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  • Menopausal Hair Thinning and Loss

    For women, hair thinning during menopause is driven by hormonal changes:

    • Estrogen Decline: Estrogen helps regulate hair growth and keeps hair follicles in their active phase. As estrogen levels drop during menopause, hair becomes thinner and less dense.
    • Androgen Increase: A relative increase in androgens can lead to follicle miniaturization, similar to MPHL.
    • Nutritional Deficiencies: Hormonal changes may affect nutrient absorption, impacting hair health.
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Before and after images of a male crown. Before images shows considerable balding around the crown and thinning. The after image shows significant hair growth and density.

Hair loss/ Hair thinning

Hair thinning and hair loss can be scary. The good news is that we have evidence backed treatment options which have long lasting results!

In our Cardiff Bay clinic we offer treatments such as PRP, Polynucleotides and microneedling for thinning hair

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Treatment options

  • Microneedling

    Microneedling uses tiny needles to create micro-injuries in the scalp, encouraging the body’s natural healing processes. Benefits include:

    • Increased blood flow to hair follicles.
    • Enhanced absorption of topical treatments like polynucleotides or PRP.
    • Stimulation of collagen and elastin, improving follicle health.
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  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)

    PRP involves extracting growth factors from your blood and injecting them into the scalp to:

    • Stimulate inactive hair follicles.
    • Enhance collagen production and repair damaged follicles.
    • Promote stronger, thicker hair.
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  • Polynucleotides

    Polynucleotides are DNA fragments that promote tissue repair and stimulate cellular activity in hair follicles. When applied via injections, they:

    • Enhance blood flow to the scalp, nourishing dormant follicles.
    • Support follicle regeneration for thicker, healthier hair.
    • Improve scalp health, creating an optimal environment for growth.
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