Hair medicine

It is the area of medicine that assesses and treats hair loss and the health of the scalp and hair. The doctor begins by identifying the cause of the hair loss, because each person loses hair for different reasons, and only then sets out the plan.

There are several causes: heredity and hormones (androgenetic alopecia), stress, illness, childbirth, the menopause, restrictive diets and certain medicines, among others. This is why the assessment begins by identifying the cause, and it is not possible to tell one from another on your own.

It is an examination carried out with a dermatoscope, a device that magnifies the scalp and hair. It allows the doctor to observe the density and thickness of the hairs and the condition of the follicles, to understand the pattern of hair loss better. It does not hurt and is part of the medical assessment, when the doctor considers it useful.

Scalp intradermotherapy and microneedling, with regenerative active ingredients such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma), PDRN, NCTF and personalised cocktails, hair exosomes, photobiodynamic therapy and conservative oral therapy. The doctor sets out the plan after the assessment, and may combine several.

It uses growth factors from the patient's own blood to stimulate the follicle, reduce hair loss and increase density. It is applied to the scalp by intradermotherapy or by microneedling, according to the doctor's recommendation.

It is a non-invasive treatment that uses low-intensity LED light to stimulate follicle regeneration. The light acts on the cells of the scalp, improves microcirculation and reduces inflammation. It involves no needles and no recovery time.

These are compounded formulations, prepared specifically for each person, to correct internal imbalances that contribute to hair loss, using nutrients, vitamins, minerals and regulators. They are chosen after the clinical assessment, with medical supervision, and can be used on their own or alongside treatments applied to the scalp.

Not always. When the doctor considers it useful, she requests blood tests to understand what is happening inside the body, for example hormonal changes or nutritional deficiencies.

No. Do not stop or change any medication on your own. Speak to the doctor who prescribed it and bring a list of your medicines to the consultation.

Hair grows slowly. As a general guide, hair loss tends to stabilise between 6 and 12 weeks, the hairs become thicker between 2 and 4 months, and density improves gradually between 4 and 6 months. This varies according to the problem and how long ago it began, and results are not guaranteed.

No. Results vary from person to person and depend on each case. This is why we do not promise them before the consultation.

Any treatment may have side effects. The doctor explains the risks, the alternatives and what to expect before any decision is made, and assesses whether there is any reason not to go ahead in your case.

The cost depends on the treatment and the plan set out at the assessment. For this reason we do not quote prices without knowing your case. At the consultation we explain everything, with no obligation to start any treatment.

It helps to bring a list of the medicines and supplements you take, recent blood test results if you have them, and an idea of when the hair loss began. If you can, bring photographs of your hair over time.