Hair Loss London

15/04/2026

How Estrogen Supports Hair — and What Changes in Menopause

Hair health in women is closely linked to estrogen levels. This hormone plays a key role in keeping strands strong, thick, and growing for longer.

✨ What estrogen does for your hair:
• Prolongs the growth (anagen) phase
• Helps maintain thickness and density
• Supports scalp health and hydration
• Reduces excessive shedding

⚠️ What happens during menopause:
As estrogen declines, hair follicles become more sensitive to androgens (male hormones), leading to:
• Thinner, finer strands
• Increased shedding
• Slower regrowth
• Widening part or reduced volume

🔬 Why this happens:
Lower estrogen shifts the hair cycle — more hairs enter the resting (telogen) phase sooner, while growth phases shorten. The result: gradual but noticeable thinning.

13/04/2026

What worked for this patient ?

Young patient with hormonal imbalance and weight loss of 26 kg on Mounjaro injections

Topical Minoxidil - very limited response ❌

Oral Minoxidil / Spironolactone combined pill - great response ✅

PRF /PRP - great booster ✅

Topical DHT injections - still waiting for evaluation ❔

09/04/2026

Clinical expertise you can trust. Evidence-based care tailored to you.

At our London hair loss clinic, every patient is assessed by qualified medical professionals with specialist training in dermatology, trichology, and hair loss medicine.

Meet our team:

• May Li – Independent Prescribing Pharmacist specialising in hair loss medicine, with over 5 years’ clinical experience. Highly experienced in pharmaceutical compounding and localised drug delivery systems designed to minimise systemic side effects—particularly relevant in men where systemic treatments may carry a higher risk of adverse effects. Treats both male and female androgenetic alopecia. (Consultations available in English & Cantonese)

• Dr Celina – GMC-registered doctor and qualified Dermatologist (Brazil). Extensive clinical experience in scarring alopecias including LPP and FFA, as well as hormonally driven female hair loss. Performs scalp biopsies for diagnostic accuracy and manages complex scalp disorders. (Consultations available in English & Portuguese)

• Uliana Nicholls – Founder of Hair Loss London. Independent Prescriber in Dermatology & Trichology, MPharm, PgDip in Pharmacy. Focused on precise diagnosis and identifying underlying medical causes of hair loss, with a strong emphasis on advanced and individualised treatment approaches. (Consultations available in English, Ukrainian & Russian)

We prioritise accurate diagnosis. From androgenetic alopecia to hormonal and inflammatory causes, treatment should always follow a thorough clinical assessment and be grounded in evidence-based practice.

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30/03/2026

Many women with hair loss are never tested properly.

Three basic blood tests are often missed:
• Androgen profile – to rule out hormonal imbalance (like excess testosterone)
• Thyroid function – both underactive and overactive thyroid can trigger hair loss
• Ferritin (iron stores) – low levels are one of the most common, fixable causes

27/03/2026

25/03/2026

Highly advanced ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA — a very challenging case.

This is where trust between patient and prescriber becomes critical.

With this patient, we explored almost every avenue:

• Developed resistance to topical Minoxidil
• Topical & oral DHT blockers — limited response
• DHT blocker injections — minimal improvement
• DNA testing completed
• Full blood panel assessed

A complex case with multiple setbacks — but persistence, data-driven decisions, and patient compliance made the difference.

And in the end… we got there.

Results like this don’t come from one treatment — they come from commitment, precision, and working together.

25/03/2026

Highly advanced ANDROGENIC ALOPECIA — a very challenging case.

This is where trust between patient and prescriber becomes critical.

With this patient, we explored almost every avenue:

• Developed resistance to topical Minoxidil, tried oral
• Topical & oral DHT blockers — limited response
• DHT blocker injections — minimal improvement
• DNA testing completed
• Full blood panel assessed

A complex case with multiple setbacks — but persistence, data-driven decisions, and patient compliance made the difference.

And in the end… we got there.

Results like this don’t come from one treatment — they come from commitment, precision, and working together.

25/03/2026

24/03/2026

Is your weight loss injection causing your hair to thin? 🚨

Over 1,000 cases of hair loss have been reported to the FDA among people using GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. A 2025 study of 547,993 patients found users had a 76% higher risk of telogen effluvium at 12 months compared to matched controls.

This doesn’t mean quit your medication. It means know the risks, talk to your doctor, and protect your hair proactively — starting with protein intake and checking your ferritin levels.

Drop a 🙋‍♀️ if you’ve noticed changes in your hair since starting GLP-1s. You’re not imagining it.

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23/03/2026

PCOS hair loss isn’t the same as shedding from stress — and treating it like it is can hold you back.

With PCOS, hair loss is typically driven by androgens (like testosterone), which shrink hair follicles over time. This leads to gradual thinning, especially around the crown and parting.

Telogen Effluvium (TE), on the other hand, is a temporary shedding phase triggered by stress, illness, or hormonal shifts. The hair usually grows back once the trigger is resolved.

If you have PCOS, your hair loss is often chronic and pattern-based, not sudden and diffuse. That means it needs a different strategy — one that addresses hormones, insulin resistance, and follicle sensitivity.

Misidentifying the cause = wasting time on the wrong solution.

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15/03/2026

Post-menopausal hair loss is incredibly common, yet many women are told it’s simply something they have to accept. Hormonal shifts after menopause reduce oestrogen and allow stronger androgen influence on hair follicles. The result: progressive thinning, wider parting, and reduced hair density.

A multi-modal treatment approach can significantly improve follicle stimulation and slow miniaturisation.

Treatment protocol shown in this case:
• Topical minoxidil + caffeine solution to stimulate follicular blood flow and prolong the anagen (growth) phase.
• Intradermal dutasteride injections to locally inhibit DHT formation within the scalp.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to deliver concentrated growth factors that support follicle repair and regeneration.

After the first sessions we already see encouraging early improvement — increased density and healthier calibre hair shafts.

Hair restoration requires consistency and medical supervision, but menopause-related hair loss is treatable.

If you’re experiencing progressive thinning after menopause, early intervention can make a significant difference.

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11/03/2026

Hair loss doesn’t only affect men.

Millions of women struggle with thinning hair and hair loss too.

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