Density change
Hair Thinning
Hair looks less dense and more scalp may become visible.It often develops gradually and may affect the part, crown, hairline or overall density depending on the cause.
Hair Concerns
Hair Thinning & Shedding
Less density and more hair fall can happen together, but they do not always have the same cause. MH Clinic starts with a hair and scalp assessment before discussing suitable next steps.
Know the difference
Thinning and Shedding Are Not the Same
Thinning describes reduced density. Shedding describes more hairs falling out than usual. Some people experience both.
Hair fall
Hair Shedding
You notice more hairs than usual on the brush, pillow or in the shower.Excessive shedding can follow illness, major stress, childbirth, surgery, weight loss or other triggers.
Overlap
Both Can Happen
Increased shedding can occur on top of an existing pattern of thinning.The timing, pattern and scalp findings help a doctor work out whether more than one factor may be involved.
Cause matters
One Symptom Can Have Different Causes
Hair thinning or shedding can be hereditary, temporary or linked to medical, nutritional, scalp or hair-care factors.
Gradual change
Pattern hair loss
Inherited pattern hair loss is a common cause of gradual thinning in both men and women.
Often shows a recognisable pattern, such as a widening part, crown thinning or receding hairline.
Hereditary Pattern Hair Loss
More hair fall
Temporary shedding
Illness, major stress, childbirth, surgery or significant weight loss can trigger temporary excessive shedding.
The shedding may become noticeable a few months after the trigger rather than immediately.
Excessive Hair Shedding
Check the context
Medical & nutritional
Iron deficiency, thyroid conditions, some medicines and other health factors can contribute to hair loss or shedding.
Your history and examination help determine whether further medical review or testing may be appropriate.
Medical or Nutritional Factors
Scalp and hair
Scalp & hair practices
Scalp inflammation, repeated tension from tight hairstyles and damaging hair practices can affect the hair or lead to breakage.
Scalp symptoms, breakage and styling habits can provide useful clues during assessment.
Scalp or Hair-Care Factors
At MH Clinic
Assessment Before Treatment
Pattern & densityLook at where density is changing and whether the change is gradual or sudden.
Scalp & historyReview scalp condition, recent triggers, health history and relevant medicines.
Likely causeUse the findings to narrow down what may be contributing to the hair change.
Suitable optionsDiscuss next steps and treatment only when it is appropriate for the likely cause.
MH Clinic’s hair-regrowth service includes hair and scalp analysis, care by LCP-certified doctors and personalised treatment planning.
Hair thinning & shedding
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hair fall, density and when further assessment may help.
Losing around 50 to 100 hairs a day can be normal. A clear increase from your usual amount, especially with visible thinning or ongoing change, may be worth assessing.
Yes. Excessive shedding may become noticeable a few months after an illness, major stress, childbirth, surgery or another significant trigger.
Temporary excessive shedding often improves after the trigger has passed and the body readjusts. Recovery varies, and persistent or worsening hair loss should be assessed.
No. Some medicines can contribute to hair loss, but stopping a prescribed medicine suddenly can be unsafe. Speak with your doctor before making any change.
Your first step
Book a Hair & Scalp Consultation
If you are noticing less density, more shedding or both, start with an assessment to understand what may be driving the change.