Hair Loss and Hair Disorders

At the London Dermatology Centre we are fortunate enough to have one of the few Dermatologists in the United Kingdom who specializes in all forms of

hair loss

, hair disorders and scalp conditions.

Types of Hair Disorders

Androgenetic alopecia (Baldness)

is the most common hair disorder. The three most common Alopecia are Alopecia Areata (bald patches on the scalp), Alopecia Universalis (hair is lost on the entire body) and Alopecia Totalis (total loss of scalp hair). Other

hair disorders

includes Cradle Cap, Head Lice, Folliculitis, Hirsutism (Excess Hair), Boils and Carbuncles and Seborrheic Dermatitis (Dandruff).

Treatment of Hair Disorders

The causes of

hair loss

are varied and a correct diagnosis is essential to enable successful treatment. Androgenetic alopecia (the common balding process, male or female pattern hair loss) is the most common form of hair loss in men and women for which there are scientifically proven treatments which can slow down, stop or reverse the process. Generally the earlier treatment is instigated the better the results.

Alopecia areata affects 1% of the population at some time in their lives and usually presents as

patchy hair loss

. Whilst the course of this condition can be unpredictable there are effective treatments to encourage regrowth.

Monitoring response to treatment is vital and so at the

London Dermatology Centre

we have a medical digital photography system which allows accurate, reproducible photographs to be taken at specified time intervals for comparison.

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