Hair Loss Diagnosis The Diagnosis Comes Before the Transplant

Hair transplantation should not begin with the question ‘How many grafts do I need?’ It should begin with diagnosis. Hair loss can have different causes, different patterns, and different speeds of progression. The correct plan depends on understanding why the patient is losing hair and whether surgery is the appropriate solution.

The most common cause of hair loss in men and women is androgenetic alopecia, also known as genetic pattern hair loss. In these cases, the follicles gradually miniaturize, and the visible density decreases over time. But not every case of shedding or thinning is caused by the same mechanism.

Stress, inflammation, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal changes, autoimmune conditions, scalp disease, medications, and previous procedures can all influence the appearance of the hair. A transplant can help in selected cases, but it does not treat every cause of hair loss.