Menopause Hair Loss & Thinning Hair
The menopause and perimenopause can bring significant changes to your hair, including increased shedding, thinning, dryness and a noticeable reduction in volume. Fluctuating hormone levels, particularly declining oestrogen, can affect the natural hair growth cycle, leaving hair looking finer, weaker and less manageable.
Understanding Hair Changes During Menopause
At Solent Trichology Clinic, we understand how distressing these changes can be. Our professional hair and scalp assessments help identify the possible causes of menopausal hair loss and provide personalised advice to support healthier hair and scalp conditions.
How Does Menopause Affect Your Hair?
Hormonal changes during menopause can contribute to several common hair concerns, including:
- Thinning Hair: A gradual reduction in hair density, particularly around the crown and parting.
- Excessive Hair Shedding: An increase in the amount of hair lost during washing, brushing or styling.
- Dry and Brittle Hair: Changes in hair texture, making it more prone to breakage.
- Female Pattern Hair Loss: Gradual thinning that may become more noticeable during or after menopause.
- Dry or Irritated Scalp: Changes in scalp condition, sometimes resulting in dryness, itching or sensitivity.
Although hormonal changes can play a significant role, other factors such as stress, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid conditions and genetics may also contribute to hair loss.
Menopause Hair Loss Assessment and Support
Understanding the underlying cause of hair loss is essential when considering suitable treatment and management options. At Solent Trichology Clinic, we take a personalised approach to assessing hair and scalp health.
Using specialist trichology techniques and advanced scalp analysis, we can examine the condition of your hair and scalp, identify patterns of thinning and discuss potential contributing factors. Where appropriate, we may recommend further investigations through your GP.
Our aim is to help you understand the changes you're experiencing and explore suitable options for managing hair loss, improving scalp health and maintaining the condition of your existing hair.
Take Control of Menopause Hair Loss
Hair loss during menopause can affect your confidence, but you don't have to face these changes without support.
Early assessment can help identify potential causes and guide you towards appropriate treatment and haircare solutions.
Book Your Consultation
If you are experiencing unusual hair shedding, noticeable hair loss or reduced hair density, a professional assessment can help identify possible contributing factors and appropriate next steps.
Contact Solent Trichology Clinic and take the first step towards understanding your menopausal hair and scalp concerns.