Hair Loss Consultation & Diagnosis

The hair loss consultation at Sage Medical Clinic is the essential first step for any patient concerned about thinning hair, excessive shedding, or pattern baldness. The clinic's science-based diagnostic process is designed to identify the root cause of hair loss and rule out underlying medical conditions before any treatment is recommended.

During the consultation, the doctor takes a detailed medical history, exploring potential contributors such as anaemia, thyroid disorders, autoimmune conditions, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and medication side effects. Family history is also assessed to determine the genetic predisposition to androgenetic alopecia.

A physical and microscopic scalp examination is performed using videotrichoscopy — a high-magnification digital imaging tool that visualises hair follicle miniaturisation, scalp inflammation, seborrhoea, and other scalp conditions in detail. A pull test may also be conducted to assess active shedding. Where nutritional deficiency is suspected, targeted blood tests are ordered, covering anaemia profile, thyroid function (TSH, T3/T4), antinuclear…