The most common causes of hair loss
By far the most common form is hereditary hair loss (androgenetic alopecia), which can affect both men and women.
- Hereditary hair loss — usually develops gradually over years
- Stress and hormonal changes
- Certain medications and nutrient deficiencies
- Scalp conditions — knowing the exact cause is essential for the right treatment
When is a hair transplant the right solution?
A hair transplant is primarily suitable for hereditary, permanent hair loss with a sufficiently dense donor area.
- Suitable for permanent, hereditary hair loss
- Requires a healthy, dense donor area — usually at the back of the head
- For temporary hair loss (e.g. from stress), treat the underlying cause first
- A specialist examination clarifies which situation applies to you
Other treatment options at a glance
Besides transplantation, there are medical and supportive approaches that can slow hair loss.
- Medical treatments that can slow or stop hair loss
- Supportive therapies to strengthen existing hair
- Don't replace a transplant once bald areas have already formed
- Can delay the need for a transplant in early stages
The first step: an honest assessment
Before recommending any treatment, we examine your individual hair loss pattern and donor area.
- Free initial examination of your hair loss pattern
- Assessment of your donor area's suitability
- A transplant is only recommended if it's genuinely the sensible solution
- No consultation under sales pressure