Hair Loss Consultation

IDS Clinic's hair loss consultation provides a comprehensive assessment of hair thinning and loss patterns, including scalp examination, clinical diagnosis, and a personalised treatment plan spanning medical, procedural, and surgical options.

Hair loss affects a significant proportion of both men and women in Singapore, with androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and scarring alopecias among the most frequently encountered presentations at IDS Clinic. The hair loss consultation is the essential starting point for any patient concerned about thinning, shedding, or visible scalp, ensuring that an accurate diagnosis guides effective treatment. During the consultation at IDS Clinic, the aesthetic doctor conducts a thorough history taking — covering the onset and pattern of hair loss, family history of alopecia, hormonal factors, nutritional status, medications, stress levels, and any recent systemic illnesses. The scalp is examined visually and may be assessed with a dermatoscope (trichoscopy) to evaluate hair shaft calibre, follicular unit density, scalp inflammation, miniaturisation patterns, and signs of scarring. Based on the assessment, the doctor classifies the condition and proposes a personalised treatment plan that may include pharmaceutical options (topical minoxidil, oral finasteride for men, spironolactone for women), procedural treatments (platelet-rich plasma injections, mesotherapy, low-level laser therapy), or surgical planning for FUE hair transplantation where appropriate. Blood tests may be ordered to rule out systemic causes of hair loss such as thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency anaemia, vitamin D deficiency, and hormonal imbalances. The doctor also reviews the patient's current haircare regimen and any supplements being taken, providing evidence-based guidance on optimising scalp health. For patients already considering a hair transplant, the consultation assesses candidacy, sets realistic expectations regarding coverage and donor supply, and explains the timeline to full results. Follow-up consultations are scheduled to monitor treatment response and adjust the plan if needed.