Hair Loss 101: Understanding the Science Behind Thinning and Balding
let’s talk about something that’s a sensitive subject for many and significantly more common than people like to admit – hair loss. One day, you wake up, look in the mirror, and come to the realisation that your hairline isn’t quite where it used to be. You might step into the shower and notice the drain is collecting hair at a faster rate than it previously had. The signs are very subtle at first and easy to dismiss. But eventually, after this process repeats itself, you realise: this might not just be “a bad hair day.” At SRK Clinic, we are sought out by a huge number of patients from around the world who are dealing with hair loss and the impact it has on their quality of life. Far from having drawn an unlucky hand, this is something that, by the age of 35, about two-thirds of men will experience some degree of male pattern baldness. And women aren’t immune either; millions deal with thinning hair, often in silence. If you’re seeing more scalp than strands, let’s dig in...