Your consultation will begin with understanding your pattern of hair loss. You will 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, shedding pattern, hairline, crown, signs of miniaturisation, inflammation, scaling, redness, tenderness or scarring. This helps decide whether polynucleotides for hair loss are suitable, or whether further investigation is needed first.

You will also be asked about your medical history, medications, pregnancy or breastfeeding, allergies, autoimmune conditions, thyroid disease, anaemia, recent illness, stress, diet, previous hair treatments and any history of poor wound healing.

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

If treatment is suitable, polynucleotides are usually placed into the scalp using a series of small injections across the areas of thinning. The treatment plan will explain how many sessions may be recommended, what results are realistic, when to review progress, and whether combination treatment may be useful.

Temporary redness, tenderness, swelling, small bumps, bruising or scalp sensitivity can occur after treatment.