Hair Thinning Solutions

Hair thinning — a gradual loss of volume, a wider parting or more scalp showing through — has several possible causes, including genetics, hormones, nutrition, stress and scalp conditions. Treatment works best when it starts early, while follicles are still present, and when the cause has been identified.

What causes hair thinning?

• Hormonal changes (PCOS, thyroid disorders, menopause)
• Nutritional deficiencies (such as iron or vitamin D)
• Stress, illness and lifestyle factors
• Androgenetic alopecia (male and female pattern hair loss)
• Excessive styling, chemical treatments and heat damage, which cause breakage
• Hair loss after pregnancy, and thinning with age

Which treatments are used for hair thinning?

• Medical treatment – topical and oral medicines your doctor may prescribe, such as minoxidil; usually the foundation of treatment and often combined with PRP or GFC.
• PRP therapy – platelet-rich plasma from your own blood, injected to support weakening follicles; most suited to early to moderate thinning.
• GFC therapy – a more concentrated growth-factor preparation from your own blood, used in a similar way.
• Low-level laser therapy – a light-based treatment that may modestly improve hair density.
• Mesotherapy – micro-injections of vitamins and nutrients; the evidence for it is more limited.
• Hair transplant (FUE or DHI) – for areas that have become bald rather than thin, if donor hair allows.

What results can you expect?

Non-surgical treatments aim to slow further thinning and improve the thickness of existing hair. Improvement, when it occurs, takes several months to see, varies between individuals, and usually needs ongoing treatment to maintain. These treatments do not regrow hair where follicles have been lost.

Who should get hair thinning treatment?

• Men and women with gradual thinning or increased hair fall
• People with genetic hair loss in its early stages
• Women with hair loss after pregnancy or around menopause
• Anyone who wants to understand the cause of their thinning before choosing a treatment