Hair loss in men
Male hair loss, assessed properly
Male pattern hair loss commonly presents as progressive recession around the hairline and temples, or thinning through the crown. Genetic and hormonal factors frequently play a role. But not every case of male hair loss is male pattern hair loss.
How it tends to present
- Progressive recession around the hairline and temples
- Thinning through the crown
- Increased or sudden shedding
- Loss of density across the mid scalp
- Changes in scalp health or hair quality
Increased shedding, scalp conditions and other contributing factors may also need to be considered before anyone concludes what is happening.
Why early assessment matters more for men
Hair loss does not necessarily mean that every follicle within a thinning area has been permanently lost. In some forms of progressive hair loss, follicles gradually miniaturise and begin producing finer, shorter and less visible hairs.
Where follicles remain viable and responsive, there may be an opportunity to support the existing hair before further loss occurs. Where meaningful natural recovery is no longer possible, other options can then be considered.
What we would do
Start with a hair and scalp consultation and a microscopic assessment. Stabilise, then restore what can be restored through a personalised non surgical programme, then reassess after your hair has had a fair opportunity to respond.
If transplantation turns out to be appropriate, it happens after that, focused on what genuinely needs replacing.