Hair Loss
Skin & Dermatology
Primary care dermatology for all ages – eczema, acne, rashes, hair and scalp issues, lesion checks and long-term skin health in a family practice setting.
Alopecia and hair loss — diagnosing the cause first, then treating it honestly
April 27, 2026
by Dr Kenneth Tan
A plain-language guide to hair loss — why diagnosing the type matters more than reaching for a treatment, the main patterns we see (androgenetic, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, scarring), the medications that genuinely work, and an honest assessment of what doesn't.