Hair loss
Seek professional advice either from your GP or from a Dermatologist in order to establish the cause of alopecia, and ascertain potential treatment options
Alopecia is not strictly speaking a diagnosis but a medical term that simply means ‘hair loss’. There are several causes of alopecia and it is best to seek professional advice either from your GP or from a Dermatologist in order to establish the cause of alopecia and ascertain potential treatment options.
Hair loss consultations
We offer consultation with a Consultant Dermatologist with a special interest in hair loss. This is firstly to to establish a diagnosis. Using their comprehensive knowledge and training in skin and hair disorders, the Dermatologist will take a history and examine your scalp. Additional tests that may be undertaken include a trichoscope, blood tests and scalp biopsies.
Find out more about our hair loss consultations here.
Quick facts about hair loss treatment
- You need three 45 minute treatments – one every 3 to 4 weeks
- The results get better with time and at one year there is an average reduction in inflammatory spots of 97% according to clinical studies
- There are no harmful side effects
- The treatment is safe in all skin tones and all year round
- You do not need to take long-term tablets or creams
- There can be short-lived purges which can be managed with medications
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What are the causes of hair loss?
The most common causes are:
- Male pattern hair loss
- Female pattern hair loss
- Acute telogen effluvium
- Chronic telogen effluvium
- Drug induced
- Alopecia areata
- Traction and chemical alopecia
- Skin disoders causing inflammation on the scalp
This list is not exhaustive, and several other conditions are known to cause hair loss.
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My journey to treat persistent life long acne with Midland Skin team was truly amazing. I had been so scared of the whole process but the Dr put me at complete ease and understood how difficult life had been living with acne. I felt really supported in my treatment, able to ask questions and work together to get most out of the course. This treatment has truly changed my life and I can’t thank the team enough for setting me free after hiding all my adult life! Thank you!
Can hair loss be treated?
This depends on the cause. Certain forms of hair loss, such as acute telogen effluvium, are self resolving.
Chronic telogen effluvium, if caused by an underlying metabolic abnormality, such as thyroid disease, can be improved if the underlying cause is treated.
Other causes such as alopecia areata, can sometimes be controlled with creams or injections. Male and female pattern hair loss can be slowed down with lotions, prescription medications and hair transplantation.
Inflammatory scalp disorders can be controlled in some individuals if they are caught early, but once scarring has developed the hair loss can be permanent and requires hair transplantation.
- Find out more about Steroid Injections for hair loss
- Find out more about Oral Minoxidil for hair loss
- Find out more about Finasteride for male androgenetic alopecia
What services do you offer?
We understand how devastating suffering hair loss can be, and the huge impact it has on quality of life. At our hair loss clinic in Birmingham, we offer comprehensive support, and the following:
- We provide constructive advice on your cause of hair loss and treatment options. Read more about hair loss consultations.
- We offer a range of treatments including creams, lotions, tablets and injections. Find out more about Steroid Injections and Oral Minoxidil.
- We can make recommendations on providers of hair systems and cosmetics (though we do not provide these).
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Are you trichologists?
A trichologist is anyone who studies the science of hair, and therefore by definition Dermatologists are trichologists as the study of hair is inherent in a Dermatologist’s specialist training.
The majority of commercial trichologists are, however, not medically qualified and are therefore unable to relate hair diagnoses to underlying medical or medication issues, carry out or interpret essential diagnostic tests such as blood tests or a hair biopsy, or provide and monitor prescription therapies.
1Hair Loss Treatment Pricing
A hair loss and scalp consultation (£295) is required before treatment.
Hair – Small Area
Hair – Large Area
Hair – Medium Area
Bespoke prescription hair loss products
Alopecia/scalp/hair loss biopsy
Where can I get more information?
We encourage you to use the information pages on this website. The following websites may also be useful:
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I’ve struggled with acne for around 8-9 years and it felt as though I had tried almost every topical product that you could think of along with strict skincare routines however nothing ever seemed to work for me until I came to Midland Skin. I was prescribed roaccutane by Dr Tanveer Chohan and my skin has improved significantly over the past 7 months to the point in which my acne seems to have completely disappeared. I can’t speak highly enough of all the staff here at Midland Skin, everyone is very welcoming and kind and they did a great job of ensuring that I was feeling okay at all times through monthly blood tests and check-ups. If I ever have any problems regarding my skin in the future I will without a doubt come back here, I can’t recommend it enough!
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This information is based on the views of a UK Consultant Dermatologist (a doctor who is on the specialist register for Dermatology, the equivalent of which is ‘Board certified’ in the USA) who has supervised many patients successfully with acne over 20 years of practice. This information is intended for patients of this Clinic and under our care only. No part of this document should be construed as medical advice to those not under the care of this Clinic and under our care. Practices vary nationally and internationally, and we do not wish to contravene advice you have been provided by your own physician.
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About the Author
This page has been written and/or medically reviewed by Dr Sajjad Rajpar, Consultant Dermatologist and Medical Director of Midland Skin, Birmingham.
Dr Rajpar is on the GMC Specialist Register in Dermatology and has over 20 years’ experience in clinical dermatology. He provides clinical oversight to ensure the information on this page is accurate, balanced and consistent with current dermatology practice.
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Date last updated: 21st Dec 2025
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