I've noticed my hair is thinning or shedding more
Whether you've noticed gradual thinning or increased shedding, we'll create a personalised plan to support healthier-looking hair.
Changes in hair density and growth can affect how full and healthy your hair looks
Perhaps you’ve noticed more hair in your brush or shower drain, your ponytail feels thinner than it used to, or you can see more of your scalp when you style your hair. Sometimes the change happens gradually. Other times, it can feel as though your hair has suddenly become noticeably thinner. Hair changes can affect confidence at any age and can feel particularly upsetting because they often happen slowly and for reasons that aren’t immediately obvious. At Medikaur, we take time to understand what you’ve noticed and discuss the options that may help support healthier-looking hair and scalp health.
What you might be noticing
Why this can happen
Hair naturally moves through cycles of growth, resting, and shedding. It’s normal to lose some hair each day, but sometimes the balance between shedding and regrowth changes.
Hair can become thinner or shed more than usual for many reasons. Hormonal changes, stress, illness, nutritional factors, genetics, and changes associated with ageing can all affect the way hair grows. The scalp itself also plays an important role. Just as healthy skin provides the right environment for skin cells to function well, a healthy scalp helps support healthy hair growth.
The changes don’t look the same for everyone. Some people notice overall thinning throughout the scalp, while others become aware of specific areas where the hair seems less dense. Often, it’s simply a sense that your hair doesn’t feel as full or healthy as it once did.
WHAT CAN HELP
To support scalp health & encourage healthier-looking hair growth
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Treatments that support your scalps condition and encourage a healthier environment for hair follicles may help improve the appearance of thinning hair over time.
Understanding hair loss
Sometimes it's about understanding why your hair has changed
Hair thinning and increased shedding can sometimes be influenced by factors such as genetics, hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies, stress, medication, or underlying health conditions. If your hair has changed suddenly or you’re noticing more shedding than usual, it can be helpful to explore whether something else may be contributing.
Medikaur shares a space with the samedaydoctor Canary Wharf clinic, so you have the option to arrange blood tests and hormone profiles through their services where appropriate.
For some people, gaining a better understanding of what’s happening can be an important first step in deciding what support may be most helpful.
HAVE A QUESTION?
qUICK ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE
Is it normal to lose hair every day?
Yes. It’s completely normal to lose some hair as part of the natural hair growth cycle.
Why does my hair seem thinner than it used to be?
Hair thinning can be influenced by many factors, including hormonal changes, genetics, stress, nutritional factors, illness, and changes associated with ageing.
Does stress cause hair shedding?
Periods of significant stress can sometimes affect the normal hair growth cycle and lead to increased shedding.
Can hormones affect hair thickness?
Yes. Hormonal changes at different stages of life can influence the way hair grows and may contribute to thinning or shedding.
Should I be worried if my hair is shedding more than usual?
Not necessarily, but it’s worth seeking advice if you’ve noticed a persistent change, a sudden increase in shedding, or areas of significant thinning.
MEET YOUR CLINICIAN
Jane Paterson
Hair thinning and increased shedding can happen for many different reasons, and not all hair changes respond in the same way.
Jane will take time to understand what you’ve noticed and consider factors such as the pattern of thinning, your scalp health, and whether other aspects of your health and wellbeing may be playing a role.
The treatments outlined here are often helpful, but they’re only a starting point. Jane may suggest a tailored combination approach or recommend further investigation if this is likely to help you better understand the changes you’re experiencing.
The aim is to support healthier-looking hair and scalp health while helping you make informed decisions about the options that are right for you.
Concerned about changes in your hair?
Book a consultation to discuss what you’ve noticed and explore the options that may help support healthier-looking hair and scalp health.
SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION TODAY
- Appointment time: 30 minutes
- Same-week appointments often available
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