Female Hair Loss Treatment
Hair loss can greatly impact a woman's way of life and self-image. With the possibility of causing severe emotional and social problems such as low self-esteem, anxiety and depression, the influence of hair loss can be devastating.
Striving to combat this, Dr Epameinondas Bonaros offers personalised female hair loss treatment plans to help patients regain their confidence and live happier lives.
Book an appointment at our Glasgow hair loss clinic or give us a call at 0141 340 9098 for advice and to find out more about our hair loss treatments for women.
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A Caring & Compassionate Approach to Hair Loss Treatments for Women
You can transform your appearance and regain your confidence with the high-quality hair loss solutions for women that we offer at our patient-centred clinic.
Hair loss in women is often a natural part of the ageing process, with many beginning to experience it after menopause. However, underlying medical conditions or illnesses can also result in thinning or slower hair regrowth.
Understanding the root cause or causes of your hair loss is very important and is the first step towards finding a suitable treatment.
Common causes of hair loss in women include:
- female pattern baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia or hereditary hair loss)
- alopecia areata
- telogen effluvium
- polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Diet, stress, general health, certain medications and medical treatments can also contribute towards hair loss.
As a leading hair transplantation surgeon and female hair loss specialist in Glasgow, Dr Bonaros is passionate about hair restoration conducted with honesty and care. Our clinic offers various ways to combat hair loss and promote hair health and growth.
Take the first step towards happy, healthy hair today — Address your concerns with a Zoom consultation with Dr Bonaros.
Our Hair Loss Treatments for Women
Hair restoration treatments vary depending on the individual situation. The type of hair loss, its severity, and the areas it’s affecting all impact how we decide to proceed.
With the following surgical and non-surgical hair loss treatments available at our clinic, we can help you find the best way to reduce hair loss and encourage regrowth.
Surgical - FUE Transplant
The FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant procedure is an advanced surgery. It is proven to be a highly effective way to treat hair loss conditions and symptoms such as thinning hair, female pattern hair loss and hairline issues.
During a female FUE hair transplant, hair follicles are individually harvested from a viable donor area, usually the back of the head, under local anaesthesia. The harvested follicles are implanted into the bald spots on the crown, mid-scalp or hairline.
This type of transplant is often chosen for female pattern hair loss and other forms of alopecia. The protocol is minimally invasive, creates little discomfort and a quick recovery, and leaves minimal scarring.
Suitable candidates for an FUE transplant will also benefit from the advanced WAW Duo FUE system, which ensures optimal results tailored to female pattern hair loss.
Non-Surgical
While a surgical hair replacement for women is effective in treating hair loss, it is not the only option. Often, non-surgical hair loss treatments are considered as a first line of treatment to promote regrowth.
Topical and oral minoxidil are two of the most popular hair loss treatments for women available in the UK. Also marketed to women as Regaine for women, topical minoxidil works well as a non-surgical treatment for hair loss caused by female pattern hair loss.
The medicine works by increasing blood flow to the scalp and extending the growing phase, helping to reduce thinning and stimulate new growth. Common side effects of minoxidil include skin irritation and hypertrichosis.
Other treatments that may help reverse hair loss and promote more hair growth, especially for those experiencing female pattern baldness, include:
- Topical minoxidil
- Ketoconazole 2% shampoo
- Melatonin cream
- Topical corticosteroids
- Microneedling
- Spironolactone (an anti-androgen)
- Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT)
Book a consultation with Dr Bonaros to find out which non-surgical treatment is best for you.
Fill in our Online Assessment Form for a free, detailed assessment, treatment plan and estimate costing.
Women’s Hair Loss Treatments — FAQs
We’ve compiled a list of answers to all the questions most commonly asked by our patients.
From how to encourage hair growth to the cost of a women’s hair implant in Glasgow.
What are the signs and symptoms of hair loss in women?
The most common signs of hair reduction in women include:
- Excessive shedding while brushing or washing your hair
- Thinning hair around the crown
- Widening hair parting
The resulting symptoms can include:
- Bald spots
- Gradual loss of hair on top of your head
- Handfuls of hair falling out
- Losing hair over the entire body.
If you suddenly start losing your hair at an unusual rate, we recommend seeing a doctor in order to find the cause and receive a diagnosis.
What are the most common types of hair loss in women?
Any treatment for hair loss in women is based on the cause behind it. While the type of hair loss experienced will differ from person to person, here are some of the issues we often see patients affected by:
Androgenetic Alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia, also commonly known as female pattern hair loss (FPHL), is the most common cause of women’s hair loss. It can occur at any time during your teenage years through to middle and old age.
Differing rather significantly from the pattern caused by male pattern baldness, female pattern hair loss causes thinning on top of the scalp. A female pattern hair loss diagnosis typically considers family history, the pattern of thinning or shedding, and a doctor’s observations during the assessment.
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disorder that causes sudden patchy hair loss as a result of the immune system attacking the hair follicles.
While this condition may start out as one or more bald patches, it can begin to overlap and affect large areas on the scalp.
Cicatricial Alopecia
Referring to a group of conditions, cicatricial alopecia causes irreversible hair loss. Cicatricial alopecia creates inflammation, which destroys the hair follicle, leading to hair loss and the creation of scar tissue.
Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA)
Destroying the follicles, frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a form of cicatricial alopecia that will often cause a thin band of balding skin that runs along the hairline’s front and sides.
Telogen Effluvium
This form of hair loss is fairly common and occurs when a large number of follicles on the scalp are shifted into the “shedding” phase of the hair growth cycle.
Possible underlying causes may be nutritional, stress, hormonal or drug-associated.
Anagen Effluvium
Anagen effluvium is a form of non-scarring alopecia and refers to hair shedding that occurs during the growth stage of the hair cycle.
This form of hair loss is caused by a sudden injury to the follicles from either an internal or external bodily cause and is common among those receiving chemotherapy.
Can hair loss be caused by other factors?
Yes, additional causes of hair loss in women include:
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Hormonal changes
- Short and long-term illnesses
- Certain types of medications and medical treatments
- Tight hairstyles such as weaves and hair extensions
- Skin conditions such as scleroderma or lichen planus
- High levels of emotional or physical stress
- Dietary deficiencies
- Immune system imbalances
- Vitamin deficiencies
Will treatments stop hair loss permanently?
While a hair transplant for women offers a permanent solution for consistent growth in the thinning areas at the transplant site, it will not stop hair loss in the future. This means that while your transplanted follicles will permanently grow new hair, existing hair in other areas may continue to thin over time.
For this reason, it is recommended to explore non-surgical options like minoxidil. These can be considered before a transplant or used in conjunction with surgery. However, it’s vital to note that minoxidil is only effective as long as it is being used.
On which parts of the scalp can the FUE procedure be performed?
The FUE technique is an extremely effective hair-thinning treatment for women suffering from hair loss on their frontal hairline, crown, at the temples and in the mid-scalp region.
During your initial consultation, Dr Bonaros will assess your areas of concern and talk you through the best options available to you.
How much does the FUE female hair transplant cost?
FUE hair transplants for women have no set cost, as they are assessed on a case-by-case basis. It usually depends on the clinic, the complexity of your case and how many grafts will be needed.
At Dr Bonaros Hair Transplant Clinic, we provide hair transplants at highly competitive rates, with prices starting from just £3 per graft. We offer a state-of-the-art FUE.
This is what you can expect when you book any treatment for female hair loss with us:
If you’re looking for a female balding treatment but can’t afford the upfront cost, we also offer several finance options so that you don’t have to wait to start your hair regrowth journey and regain your confidence.
If you still have questions about our female hair transplant procedure or the medications, contact our clinic, and we will be happy to assist you.
Fill out our Online Assessment Form to request a personalised quote with an estimated cost of our hair implants for women.
Dr Bonaros: Female Hair Loss Treatments Performed With Integrity
It is our mission at the Dr Bonaros Hair Transplant Clinic to provide every patient with advice that is not only ethical, honest and responsible but is also tailored to their unique needs.
As Scotland’s only full member of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) and a full member of the British Association of Hair Restoration Surgery (BAHRS), Dr Bonaros is one of the UK’s most qualified hair restoration doctors.
He is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery (ABHRS), the only globally recognised certification in the field of hair restoration.
Whether you are interested in treating female pattern hair loss with minoxidil or you are looking for an effective hair implant in Scotland, when you choose Dr Bonaros, you are partnering with a leading specialist. We are a team that truly cares.
Let us support your journey towards feeling like yourself again — Get in touch to discuss how our female hair loss treatment options can help transform your appearance and renew your confidence.