Hair loss
Consultation
Answer a few quick questions so our clinicians can check suitability. Takes about 2–4 minutes.
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How old are you?
We can only offer treatment to adults.
Age and treatment suitability
Hair loss treatments can still work after 65, but results can be less predictable and may take longer. Would you still like to be considered for treatment?
What best describes your hair loss pattern?
This helps us understand what treatments may be suitable.
Tell us a bit more
Please describe your hair loss in your own words. This helps our clinician understand what's going on and decide whether treatment is safe and appropriate.
Have you been told a cause or diagnosis before? (If yes, what?)
Roughly how long has it been happening?
Has anything made it better or worse (e.g. stress, illness, new meds)?
Any other symptoms (scalp itching, redness, scaling, pain)?
When did you start noticing changes to your hair?
Sudden changes can sometimes have an underlying cause that needs checking.
Hair loss is 80% genetic — and it comes from both sides of the family.
The myth that baldness only comes from your mum's dad? Not quite. Around 80% of male pattern hair loss is hereditary, and genes from both parents play a role.
Do you have an allergy or intolerance to any of the following?
Select all that apply.
Allergy / intolerance details
Please let us know how you react when you take this medicine.
Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms on your scalp?
Select all that apply.
Scalp symptoms
How long have you had this and where on your scalp is it?
Scalp symptoms
How long has this been present, and is the skin broken/oozing/crusting?
Dandruff
How severe is it?
Psoriasis or eczema
Has a clinician diagnosed this?
The average person loses 50–100 hairs per day — and that's perfectly normal.
Hair grows in cycles, so daily shedding is just part of the process. It only becomes noticeable hair loss when the follicle stops producing new growth.
Are any of the following true?
Select all that apply.
Mental health and hair loss treatment
Some hair loss treatments have been linked to mood changes in a small number of people. Because you've told us about a mental health history, a clinician will review your answers carefully and may recommend a more cautious option.
Which option would you like us to consider?
Safety check
Are you currently experiencing suicidal thoughts?
Medical investigation
What are you being investigated for?
Liver health and hair loss treatment
Some hair loss medicines are processed by the liver. If you've been diagnosed with liver disease, a clinician needs to check that any treatment is safe for you based on your history.
How would you like us to proceed?
Prostate monitoring and hair loss treatment
Some hair loss medicines can affect prostate blood test readings. If you have prostate symptoms or you're having PSA tests/monitoring, it's important your GP knows about any treatment you start so results are interpreted correctly.
How would you like us to proceed?
Regular medicines
Please list any medicines you take regularly (include name + dose if known).
Men who treat hair loss early tend to see much better results.
Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil work best when hair follicles are still active. Starting sooner means more to work with — and more to keep.
What matters most to you about hair loss treatment?
Select up to 2.
Final health check
Before we finalise your consultation, please confirm whether there's anything else our clinician should know to prescribe safely.
Anything else to add?
Please tell us what it is (include medicine name + dose if relevant).
Sharing with your GP
Your GP can provide the safest ongoing care if they're aware of treatments you start. Would you like us to share a summary of this consultation with your GP?
GP details (optional)
If you'd like, you can add your GP details below.
Clinician-reviewed treatment is the gold standard — and you're almost there.
Unlike off-the-shelf products, prescription treatments go through a proper medical review to make sure they're right for you. Just one last step.
UK law and compliance
To keep things safe, we need a photo of your passport or driving licence before we can process your consultation.
Consultation submitted
Thank you for completing your consultation. Your answers are now with our clinical team for review.
Your safety is our top priority.
Did you make a mistake? Providing false information can lead to serious harm to your health.
Need personalised advice?
Please speak to your GP or a pharmacist for assessment.