Hair & Scalp Assessment
Hair-Loss Consultation
A hair-loss consultation is the first step in understanding why hair thinning or shedding is occurring and whether treatment may be appropriate.
Assessment focuses on the pattern of hair loss, scalp findings, medical history and other possible contributing factors.
What Happens During the Hair-Loss Consultation?
Assessment may include:
- When the hair loss started
- Pattern and progression
- Degree of daily shedding
- Family history
- Medical conditions
- Medications and supplements
- Recent illness or stress
- Diet and nutritional factors
- Hormonal history where relevant
- Scalp symptoms
Examination & Investigation
The consultation may include:
- Hairline assessment
- Hair density assessment
- Scalp examination
- Hair pull testing where appropriate
- Trichoscopy
- Blood tests where clinically indicated
What Happens Next?
Depending on the findings, the plan may include:
- Monitoring
- Medical treatment
- Investigation of underlying causes
- Treatment of scalp conditions
- Regenerative treatment discussion
- Specialist referral
Next step
Arrange a consultation
Assessment in person is the only way to work out what is causing a skin concern and what can reasonably be done about it. Fees are explained before anything is arranged.
Medical disclaimer
This page is general information only and is not a diagnosis, a treatment recommendation, or a substitute for individual medical advice. Conditions that look similar can have different causes, and what is suitable for one person may not be suitable for another. If you are unwell, in significant pain, or worried about a rapidly changing symptom, seek medical care promptly. In an emergency call 000.
- Written for patients by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori, cosmetic physician & skin cancer doctor
- Medically reviewed by
- Dr Benyamin Mansoori (MD, FRACGP, FACCSM), AHPRA MED0002097300
- Last medically reviewed