Hair Loss Treatment Service

Hair loss is a prevalent concern affecting people of various ages and backgrounds in the United Kingdom. The search for effective and diverse hair loss treatments has led to the development of many options, ranging from traditional remedies to cutting-edge technologies.

Although losing your hair is not usually anything to be worried about, it can be upsetting. Treatment may help with some types of hair loss. Before exploring treatments, it's essential to understand the factors contributing to hair loss. Genetics, hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, stress, and underlying medical conditions can all play a role in the onset of hair loss. Identifying the root cause is crucial in determining the most effective treatment strategy.

Before exploring treatment options, it's crucial to understand the various factors that contribute to hair loss. Understanding the specific cause of hair loss is crucial in determining an effective treatment plan. While some causes are genetic and may require long-term management, others can be addressed through lifestyle changes, medical interventions, or a combination.

Some common causes include:

Genetics (Androgenetic Alopecia)

• Hereditary factors play a significant role in hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as male-pattern baldness or female-pattern baldness, is the most common genetic cause. It can affect both men and women and often follows a predictable pattern.

Hormonal Changes

• Fluctuations in hormones due to pregnancy, childbirth, menopause, or conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can contribute to hair loss. Additionally, hormonal changes in men, particularly an increase in dihydrotestosterone (DHT), can lead to male-pattern baldness.

Nutritional Deficiencies

• Inadequate intake of essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, vitamin D, and biotin can impact hair health and contribute to hair loss.

Stress and Emotional Factors

• High stress levels, both physical and emotional, can contribute to hair loss. Conditions like telogen effluvium, where hair prematurely enters the resting phase, can be triggered by stressors.

Medical Conditions

• Certain medical conditions, such as autoimmune diseases (e.g., alopecia areata), thyroid disorders, and lupus, can cause hair loss. Treatments like chemotherapy for cancer can also lead to significant hair shedding.

Poor Hair Care Habits

• Excessive use of harsh styling products, frequent hot styling tools, and tight hairstyles (traction alopecia) can contribute to hair damage and loss.

Hair loss can affect how you look and feel, but it can be slowed or stopped entirely with treatment. Most hair loss does not need treatment and is either temporary and will grow back or is a normal part of ageing.

Hair loss caused by a medical condition usually stops or grows back once you recover. You can try some things if your hair loss is causing you distress. But most treatments are unavailable on the NHS, so you'll have to pay for them.

Lifestyle changes such as addressing nutritional deficiencies, managing stress, and adopting healthy hair care habits can significantly prevent and treat certain types of hair loss.

At Midway Pharmacy, we offer prescription branded tablets, which are not available on the NHS, and generic tablets. We also provide non-prescription treatments like Regaine.

• Select your service option and book an appointment

• Follow the link in your booking confirmation email to fill out the patient questionnaire (at least 12 hours before your appointment)

• One of our prescribers will review the completed questionnaire and contact you to discuss this

• If appropriate, our prescribers will generate a prescription and send this to your local Midway Pharmacy or any other pharmacy of your choosing