Your consultation will begin with understanding your pattern of hair loss. You may be asked when the shedding started, whether it was sudden or gradual, whether the parting has widened, whether the crown or hairline has changed, and whether there is a family history of hair thinning.

We will assess your scalp, hair density, hairline, crown, shedding pattern and any signs of inflammation, scaling, redness, tenderness or scarring. This helps decide whether medical-grade LED hair therapy is suitable, or whether further investigation is needed first.

You will also be asked about your medical history, medications, recent illness, stress, diet, pregnancy or postpartum changes, menopause, thyroid disease, anaemia, autoimmune conditions, previous hair treatments and any light sensitivity.

Blood tests may be recommended if the cause of hair loss is unclear. These may include full blood count, ferritin or iron studies, thyroid function, vitamin D, B12, folate and other tests where clinically appropriate.

If LED therapy is suitable, the scalp is positioned under the device and the chosen light programme is delivered. Treatment is usually comfortable and non-invasive. The consultation will also explain how many sessions may be recommended, when progress should be reviewed, whether combination treatment may be useful, and what kind of improvement is realistic.