Hair loss treatment in Birmingham and the Midlands
Consultant dermatologist assessment and treatment for hair loss and scalp conditions
Hair loss has many causes, and conditions that look similar can need very different treatment. At Midland Skin, hair loss is assessed by a Consultant Dermatologist who establishes the diagnosis first and then discusses the treatment options that are appropriate for it.
Hair loss and scalp clinic at Midland Skin
We see patients with thinning, shedding, patchy hair loss, receding hairlines and scalp symptoms, across Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield and the wider Midlands.
Assessment is led by a Consultant Dermatologist with a special interest in hair loss. Because dermatology covers the skin, hair and scalp together, inflammatory scalp disease, scarring alopecia and hair loss related to medication or general health can all be managed in the same service, with prescription treatment, investigations and in-clinic procedures available where they are appropriate.
We understand how distressing hair loss can be, and the effect it has on confidence and quality of life.
Why choose Midland Skin for hair loss?
- Assessment by a Consultant Dermatologist with a special interest in hair loss
- Diagnosis established first, using trichoscopy and, where needed, blood tests or a scalp biopsy
- Access to prescription topical and oral treatment, with medical monitoring
- In-clinic procedures including steroid injections and PRP for selected patients
- Individually prescribed scalp foams and tonics
- Structured review, so treatment can be adjusted, continued or stopped
Our hair loss services
Assessment & Diagnosis
3 Treatments
Pattern Hair Loss
2 Treatments
Autoimmune & Scarring Hair Loss
3 Treatments
Shedding & Scalp Conditions
3 Treatments
Hair Loss Treatments
4 Treatments
Our hair loss services in detail
Hair loss and scalp assessment
The starting point for every patient. Your Consultant Dermatologist reviews how the hair loss developed, your medical history, medications and previous treatments, and examines your hair and scalp by eye and with trichoscopy. Where the diagnosis is not clear from examination alone, targeted blood tests or a scalp biopsy may be recommended. Read more about the hair loss and scalp consultation.
Pattern hair loss
Male and female pattern hair loss is the most common cause of gradual thinning. It usually progresses slowly, and treatment is aimed at slowing further loss and maintaining or improving density rather than restoring the original hairline. Earlier treatment generally gives more to work with.
Alopecia areata and autoimmune hair loss
Alopecia areata causes patchy hair loss and can affect the scalp, beard, eyebrows or body hair. It can settle on its own, but treatment is often worthwhile, particularly where the patches are enlarging. Options include steroid injections, topical and oral treatment and, in selected cases, immunosuppressive medication or JAK inhibitors with appropriate screening and monitoring.
Scarring alopecia
In scarring alopecias, including frontal fibrosing alopecia and lichen planopilaris, inflammation permanently damages the hair follicle. Hair cannot regrow from follicles that have already been destroyed, so the aim of treatment is to control the inflammation and limit further loss. Early assessment matters more here than in any other type of hair loss.
Telogen effluvium and increased shedding
Sudden or excessive shedding is often triggered by illness, surgery, childbirth, weight loss, medication or nutritional deficiency. Acute shedding frequently settles on its own once the trigger has passed. Persistent or unexplained shedding is worth assessing, because a contributing factor may be treatable or another diagnosis may be present alongside it.
Inflammatory scalp conditions
An itchy, sore, spotty, scaly or inflamed scalp can cause hair loss in its own right and can also make another type of hair loss worse. Conditions such as scalp psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis and folliculitis are diagnosed and treated as part of the same appointment.
Hair loss treatments
Treatment depends entirely on the diagnosis, and no particular medication or procedure can be promised before assessment. Where treatment is appropriate, options at Midland Skin include prescription topical and oral medication such as minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride and spironolactone, individually prescribed scalp foams and tonics, steroid injections and PRP for selected patients.
Some hair loss medications are prescribed outside the terms of their UK marketing authorisation. Where an off-label treatment is considered, the reasons, benefits and risks are explained before you decide.
Katie Jones
Why see a Consultant Dermatologist for hair loss?
A Consultant Dermatologist is a medically qualified doctor who has completed specialist training in conditions affecting the skin, hair and scalp. Dermatology is the only recognised specialty training programme that provides comprehensive training in the diagnosis and medical management of hair loss conditions.
A trichologist is anyone who studies the science of hair, and by that 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. They may offer useful hair care advice and support, but they are 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.
Before committing to supplements, medication or a hair growth procedure, it is worth establishing what is actually causing the hair loss and whether the proposed treatment is likely to help.
How to get started
Book a hair loss and scalp consultation
No referral is needed to book privately. You can request an appointment here, or read more about the hair loss and scalp consultation.
Attend your assessment
Your Consultant Dermatologist establishes the diagnosis and discusses whether investigations or treatment are appropriate for you.
Review
A review consultation is required to assess your response, review any results and decide whether treatment should be continued, changed or stopped.
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Ready to get started? Book a consultation with our team at Midland Skin. Friendly, expert advice tailored to you.
Hair loss FAQ
Do I need a referral to be seen for hair loss?
No referral is required to book privately. Your GP may provide one, but it is not essential.
Who will I see?
Hair loss assessments at Midland Skin are carried out by a Consultant Dermatologist on the GMC Specialist Register with a special interest in hair loss.
How should I prepare for my appointment?
Please attend with your hair and scalp accessible and dry, and avoid hair fibres, root concealers, dry shampoo, heavy oils or styling products on the day. Braids, extensions, a weave or a fixed hair system will prevent the scalp from being examined.
Will I get a prescription at my first appointment?
Often, yes, where the diagnosis is clear and treatment is medically appropriate. A particular medication cannot be guaranteed in advance, and blood tests or a scalp biopsy are sometimes needed first.
Fees
Hair loss Show pricing
Book ConsultationInitial hair loss and scalp assessment
Up to 25 minutes
Blood tests
Steroid injection – Small area (up to 5cm²)
Steroid injection – Medium area (5-10cm²)
Steroid injection – Large area (10-15cm²)
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) – Course of 3
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) – Course of 3, high dose
Dutasteride mesotherapy (add-on to PRP)
Per session
Sinead O’Reilly
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