Hair Loss Treatment

Hair Loss Has Many Possible Causes

Hair loss can happen because of hereditary factors, hormonal changes, illness, nutritional problems, inflammatory conditions, infections, medications, physical stress on the hair and several other causes.

The American Academy of Dermatology notes that the cause can determine whether hair will regrow on its own, needs treatment or requires prompt management to prevent permanent loss.

This is why two people with “hair fall” may need completely different treatment plans.

Common Patterns of Hair Loss

Female pattern hair loss

This often appears as gradual thinning, particularly around the central part and top of the scalp. It can be progressive, which makes early diagnosis useful.

Telogen effluvium

Some people develop significant shedding after a major physical or emotional stressor, illness, surgery, significant weight loss or other trigger. In some cases, hair may recover once the trigger is addressed.

Alopecia areata

This is an autoimmune condition that can cause distinct areas of hair loss.

Traction alopecia

Repeated tension from tightly pulled hairstyles can damage hair follicles and, over time, cause permanent hair loss.

Hormonal causes

Hormonal conditions such as PCOS can be associated with hair thinning or hair loss in some women. Learn more in our detailed guide on PCOS and hormonal hair loss.

These are only examples. A person can also have more than one contributing factor at the same time.

Why Your Hair Treatment May Not Be Working

Sometimes the problem isn't that the treatment is “bad.”

The problem may be that the treatment doesn't match the diagnosis.

For example:

• If the cause hasn't been identified → the treatment may be addressing the wrong problem.
• If there are multiple causes → one treatment may not be enough.
• If the condition is progressive → delaying appropriate treatment may allow further loss.
• If the trigger is temporary → the hair may need time to recover rather than repeated procedures.

That's why adding another product isn't always the answer.

How Is Hair Loss Diagnosed?

A dermatologist generally starts with your history.

They may ask:

• When did the hair loss begin?
• Was it sudden or gradual?
• How much shedding are you noticing?
• Did you recently have an illness?
• Have you experienced significant stress or weight change?
• What medications are you taking?
• Do you have hormonal symptoms?
• Are you using tight hairstyles?
• Has anyone in your family experienced similar hair loss?

Then comes the examination.

A dermatologist may examine your scalp and hair closely and assess the pattern of loss.

Depending on the suspected cause, investigations such as blood tests or, in selected cases, a scalp biopsy may be considered.

Do You Need Every Hair-Loss Test?

No.

There isn't a single blood-test package that is appropriate for everyone with hair loss.

Investigations should be based on the history and clinical examination.

This is one reason why ordering a long list of tests without understanding the clinical picture isn't necessarily the best first step.

What Happens After Diagnosis?

Once the cause is understood, the treatment options become clearer.

Depending on the diagnosis, management may involve:

• Medical treatment
• Topical treatment
• Addressing nutritional deficiencies
• Managing hormonal or medical contributors
• Hair-care modifications
• Procedures such as PRP or growth-factor-based treatments in selected patients
• A combination of approaches

Some cases may improve without extensive treatment if the underlying trigger resolves. Others may require long-term management.

What About Advanced Hair Treatments?

Procedures can have a role in selected forms of hair loss.

PRP and growth-factor-based approaches, including biomimetic peptide therapies like QR 678 for hair loss, have been studied for androgenetic and other forms of hair shedding.

But they shouldn't be treated as universal solutions.

A procedure can support a treatment plan within our comprehensive hair care & restoration services. It shouldn't substitute for a diagnosis.

The Goal Isn't to Treat Hair Loss Faster

It's to treat it more accurately.

Understanding how to choose the right dermatologist in Adyar helps ensure your hair loss receives an accurate clinical diagnosis rather than generic product suggestions.

At Dermipure Dermaclinic, the approach to hair loss begins with understanding the individual's pattern and possible contributing factors before recommending treatment.

That means asking a more useful question before reaching for another treatment: What is actually happening to my hair?