Hair Loss

Hair loss can be due to a number of different factors.

Hair loss can be caused by a number of factors, affecting your entire body or in many cases just your scalp. Whether hereditary, due to stress, shifts in hormone levels or as a result of an illness, while losing your hair isn’t something that you need to be concerned about from a medical point of view, it can affect a person’s self confidence day-to-day.

Hereditary hair loss is one of the most common causes of baldness, and while for some people it might make sense to let their hair loss happen naturally, many others will want to seek ways to help stop further loss. Although short-term solutions like different hairstyles or hair makeup can temporarily cover the effects of thinning hair, to prevent hair loss and encourage new growth there are a number of hair loss treatments available.

Yet, with so many potential causes of hair loss, it can be difficult to know the best way to treat it. Here, we’ll go through some of the most common causes of hair loss and the best treatment options for you.

Hair Loss Causes

The average person loses roughly 50-100 hairs per day, though as we are constantly producing new hairs this doesn’t tend to result in visible thinning. Instead, hair loss happens when there’s a break in the sequence of shedding and regrowth or when a hair follicle is permanently damaged.

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Hereditary factors

In a majority of cases hair loss runs in the family, with the most common cause being female or male pattern baldness. Generally, this happens over time with ageing and in a particular pattern such as thinning hair, a bald spot or a receding hairline.

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Hormonal changes

Changes in hormone levels due to pregnancy or menopause can result in greater hair shedding. This usually occurs across the scalp rather than in patches, reducing overall hair volume and leading to a thinner overall appearance.

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Medications and treatments

Hair loss can occur as a side effect of chemotherapy or taking particular medications, including those used to treat cancer, high cholesterol, epilepsy, thyroid problems and more.

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Stress

Stress can accelerate the effects of alopecia, leading to hair loss.

Hair Loss Treatments

If hair thinning and balding is causing you concern, there are certain hair loss treatments that offer affordable and clinically proven hair loss treatments for men and women, including:

Hair Transplant Surgery

FUE

Follicular unit extraction (FUE) is a newer, more advanced hair transplant procedure. Our most popular surgery option, FUE is often preferred by clients because it leaves minimal to no scarring. In FUE, hair follicles are individually harvested from the patient’s donor section and relocated to the hair transplant area using a special microsurgery technique. New hairs will start growing roughly five months after surgery, with this continuing to grow for up to 18 months.

Non-surgical treatments

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PRP

PRP (platelet rich plasma) is a non-surgical treatment for hair loss in which your scalp is injected with a concentration of your own platelets (obtained from a blood sample). This process helps harness your body’s ability to heal itself and stimulates hair growth.

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Tablets and hair serums

There are a number of FDA approved and clinically proven medications and hair serums that help to slow further hair loss and encourage regrowth. After a consultation with a hair specialist your doctor will be able to prescribe the most appropriate treatment.

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Laser

Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a safe, non-invasive process in which a specific laser light frequency is applied to the scalp. This light is taken in by the hair follicles as energy, boosting blood flow and supporting hair growth. This can lead to a reduction in the rate of hair loss and greater hair volume.

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SMP

Scalp micropigmentation (SMP) is a non-surgical hair loss treatment in which the skin of the scalp is treated with a specially formulated ink and tattooed with small dots in varied shades of black to create the appearance of shadow and natural depth of hairs on your head.

Michael Martin

2022-07-29

I had a 2cm cyst on my scalp removed by Aventus and can only echo many of the excellent reviews already made. Claire made me feel relaxed and explained the procedure and aftercare fully. Currently on day 9 after surgery and the small wound is healing well. I would certainly recommend Aventus to anyone needing this procedure.

Wendy Waters

2022-07-28

I would like to say a massive “Thank you” to all the team at the Aventus Clinic. They were very friendly and informative, which made me feel very much at ease. My cyst removal was remarkable, as I was kept informed all the way through and my after-care was explained thoroughly. Actually, I am looking forward to going back to see everyone and have my stitches removed.

David Fagan

2022-07-14

Had a really great experience here. I had a minor operation and was having a good chat with the Doctor the whole way through. Really polite staff, welcoming and attentive. I will definitely be using them again if the occasion arises.

Luke Bromley

2022-07-07

Really friendly and helpful team. They we able to get be booked in 2 months quicker than other places I had looked and were over £1000 pounds cheaper. The procedure went really well and Claire made me feel at ease the whole time. Would gladly recommend to anyone.

Andrew Gibb

2022-07-04

Recently had a large cyst on my shoulder removed by Claire who did an absolutely brilliant job, it was big cyst and her patience and skill in removing it and stitching me up were truly first class. I would highly recommend Claire and Aventus.

Matthew Lee

2022-06-30

Really pleased with the service i received from start to finish. All staff were very helpful and friendly. I felt relaxed and happy. Would recommend.

Tom Hopkinson

2022-06-14

Great service! Clare was great and very chatty throughout the op, making it very easy and relaxing. Highly recommend

Emma Smith

Head cyst removal – clear & quick communication from the Aventus Hitchin team from my initial enquiry & treatment day. Was welcomed & put at ease on arrival by Abdul & all the way through my procedure with Claire. Would recommend for anyone experiencing the same! Thanks

David Henchman

Had a cyst removal. Friendly team, very fast and painless procedure. I’d certainly recommend Aventus and use their services again in future if needed.

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