Understand What’s Happening With Your Hair
Hair loss can appear in different ways and may have different underlying causes. Understanding your individual condition is the first step towards the right care.
Hair Loss Isn’t Always the Same
Thinning, shedding and scalp changes can point to different concerns and sometimes more than one condition may be involved.
Explore some of the hair and scalp concerns we assess at MyHair Clinic.
Explore some of the hair and scalp concerns we assess at MyHair Clinic.
Male & Female Pattern Hair Loss
Gradual hair loss that progresses over time.
Pattern hair loss can affect both men and women, although the pattern and extent of thinning can vary between individuals.
What You May Notice
- Progressive thinning
- Changes around the hairline
- Reduced density around the crown
- Hair becoming finer over time
Thinning Hair
When your hair starts to feel finer or less dense.
Thinning hair refers to a noticeable reduction in hair density. It may develop gradually and can occur alongside other forms of hair loss.
What You May Notice
- Hair feeling less full
- Increased scalp visibility
- Reduced overall density
- Hair becoming finer over time
Telogen Effluvium
Increased shedding linked to a change in the hair growth cycle.
Telogen effluvium occurs when changes in the hair growth cycle lead to increased hair shedding.
Telogen effluvium occurs when changes in the hair growth cycle lead to increased hair shedding.
What You May Notice
- More shedding than usual
- Increased hair fall during washing
- More hair when brushing or combing
- A noticeable reduction in overall density
Alopecia
Hair loss that can appear in different forms and patterns.
Alopecia is a broad term for hair loss. Because its presentation can vary, understanding the individual pattern is important before deciding how it should be managed.
Alopecia is a broad term for hair loss. Because its presentation can vary, understanding the individual pattern is important before deciding how it should be managed.
What You May Notice
- Hair loss in particular areas
- Changes in hair density
- Different patterns of hair loss
- Progressive or noticeable hair loss
Mixed Pattern Hair Loss
When more than one hair loss pattern may be involved.
Hair loss is not always explained by a single pattern. Some individuals may experience more than one type or contributing factor at the same time.
Hair loss is not always explained by a single pattern. Some individuals may experience more than one type or contributing factor at the same time.
What You May Notice
- Thinning alongside increased shedding
- Hair loss affecting different areas
- Changes that do not follow one clear pattern
- More than one hair concern occurring together
Scalp Inflammation & Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
When scalp health becomes part of the concern.
Scalp inflammation, excess oil and dandruff can affect scalp comfort and the environment surrounding the hair follicles.
Scalp inflammation, excess oil and dandruff can affect scalp comfort and the environment surrounding the hair follicles.
What You May Notice
- Dandruff or flaking
- Excess oil
- Scalp inflammation
- Scalp discomfort
Similar Signs. Different Concerns.
Hair shedding, thinning and changes in density can have different presentations. You don’t need to work out what is happening on your own.
Our Hair & Scalp Assessment gives your doctor a closer look before the next step is recommended.
Our Hair & Scalp Assessment gives your doctor a closer look before the next step is recommended.
Doctor Consultation
Discuss your concerns, symptoms and hair history.
AI Trichoscope Analysis
Examine your scalp and hair in greater detail.
Personalised Plan
Determine an appropriate direction based on your individual assessment.
Doctor Consultation
Discuss your concerns, symptoms and hair history.
AI Trichoscope Analysis
Examine your scalp and hair in greater detail.
Personalised Plan
Determine an appropriate direction based on your individual assessment.
Start With Understanding, Not Assumptions
Your care begins with your individual hair and scalp condition rather than selecting a treatment based on symptoms alone.
Doctor-Led
Medical assessment before treatment.
Evidence-Based
Care guided by medical assessment and established approaches.
Personalised
Recommendations based on your individual needs.
Non-Surgical
A range of non-surgical options where appropriate.
Not Sure What’s Causing Your Hair Loss?
You don’t need to identify the condition yourself. Start with a comprehensive Hair & Scalp Assessment and get personalised guidance on what comes next.