A full head of hair contributes significantly to the perception of image. Consequently, patients experiencing hair loss can often experience psychological distress impacting significantly on their quality of life.1
Due to strains on the NHS, patients suffering with hair loss may present to aesthetic practitioners seeking a solution, or perhaps they are being treated for other cosmetic concerns but point out their hair loss to their aesthetic practitioner for guidance. The majority of aesthetic practitioners will be able to recognise the common conditions of male and female pattern balding. If the cause is known, and it is not associated with underlying medical conditions, the aesthetic practitioner may be in the ideal position to offer advice, as some hair loss approaches available are also used in skin rejuvenation.
However, there may sometimes be uncertainties in the diagnosis of other causes of hair loss. If the cause of the hair loss is not correctly identified, there is a potential to make the condition worse.2 The underlying causes could range from genetics, nutritional deficiency, disease…
