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DrPlus Singapore · Hair

Hair Loss Treatment in Singapore

Losing hair is stressful — and the internet is full of miracle cures that waste your money. Start with a doctor who diagnoses why you are shedding, then builds a plan around evidence-led medical options suited to your cause. The earlier you act, the more hair there is to save.

  • Diagnosis before treatment
  • Evidence-led options
  • Results vary by individual
Medically reviewed by Dr Kenneth Lee, Medical DirectorLast reviewed July 2026

— Who this page is for

Who this page is for

Hair loss has many causes — androgenetic thinning, stress shedding, medical conditions, nutritional gaps — and they need different treatment. Diagnosis comes first; treatment second.

  • Noticing gradual thinning

    A widening part, a receding hairline, more scalp showing under bright light — the classic early pattern where intervention has the most to work with.

  • Sudden or patchy shedding

    Handfuls in the shower or distinct patches need medical assessment — some causes are treatable conditions, not cosmetic problems.

  • Wanting an honest plan

    You want a doctor to explain which evidence-led options fit your stage of thinning — and which ones will not help — before you spend money.

  • Not ready for a hair transplant

    You are exploring non-surgical options first — or want to know honestly whether your thinning still has non-surgical answers.

— What this involves

How we approach hair loss

The single most important step is the diagnosis. Androgenetic (pattern) hair loss, telogen effluvium (stress shedding), alopecia areata, thyroid issues, and iron deficiency all thin your hair — and each needs a different response. Your consultation starts with a scalp examination and history; where indicated, blood tests rule out medical drivers before any treatment plan is discussed.

For androgenetic thinning — the most common cause — the evidence-backed toolkit centres on medical therapy tailored to your stage of thinning and overall health. The honest caveat: medical options work meaningfully for early thinning where follicles are still alive; they cannot resurrect follicles that are long gone. Your doctor will tell you which side of that line you are on.

Expect the process to take months — hair grows slowly, and anyone promising visible regrowth in weeks is selling you something. We track progress with photographs so change is measured, not imagined, and review the plan as your scalp responds.

What determines the cost? The treatment pathway your diagnosis points to and any adjunct care that supports it. We do not publish prices — you receive a personalised, written plan and quote after your scalp assessment. If a transplant is genuinely your most suitable option, we will tell you that honestly instead of selling you sessions.

Woman noticing scalp thinning in the mirror — the concern that brings patients to a hair loss consultation

— What patients notice

We recognise how frustrating hair loss feels

Shedding in the brush, a widening part, a crown that looks thinner under office lights — these moments are why people finally book. Here is how a diagnosis-first visit usually unfolds.

  1. Woman frustrated by a hairbrush clogged with shed hair — a common hair-fall concern

    Step 1

    The everyday frustration

    Hair in the brush, more scalp in photos, or a part that keeps widening — the private worry that something is changing and home remedies are not enough.

  2. Crown thinning pattern assessed during a doctor-led hair loss consultation

    Step 2

    Pattern check at consultation

    Your doctor examines the hairline, parting, and crown under good light, takes a history, and — where indicated — arranges blood tests before any treatment talk.

  3. Man concerned about thinning at the crown during hair loss self-check

    Step 3

    Honest staging of the scalp

    You leave knowing whether follicles still have capacity to respond, which options fit your cause, and what will not help — including when a transplant conversation is more realistic.

  4. Confident man with full hair density — the aspiration after structured hair loss care

    Step 4

    A plan you can track

    If treatment is suitable, you receive a written pathway and photo-tracked reviews over months — hair changes slowly, and progress should be measured, not guessed.

— Why DrPlus

Why patients choose DrPlus for hair loss

Diagnosis-first hair medicine — because treating the wrong cause wastes both money and the time window where your follicles can still respond.

Medical diagnosis first

Scalp examination, history, and blood tests where indicated — treatable medical causes are ruled out before a treatment plan is made.

Evidence-led toolkit

Medical therapy with honest framing of what it can achieve for your stage of thinning — and when it will not help.

Doctor-led plans

Your plan is set and reviewed by a doctor, not a sales script — progress is tracked with photographs over time.

Honest referral policy

If your thinning is beyond non-surgical help, you will be told plainly — not strung along with sessions that cannot work.

Man examining early temple hairline recession — a common reason to seek diagnosis-first hair loss care

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— FAQ

Common questions

Care starts with diagnosis — scalp examination, history, and blood tests where indicated. For suitable early-to-moderate thinning, evidence-led medical therapy is discussed and reviewed over time. Regenerative options such as PRP are not offered at our Singapore clinics. Your doctor will explain what fits your case honestly before any plan is made.

We do not publish prices because the plan depends entirely on your diagnosis and the medical pathway that fits it. After your scalp assessment you receive a personalised, written plan and quote, with no obligation to proceed.

Hair works on slow cycles. Reduced shedding is often the first change, followed by visible density improvement over three to six months. We document progress with standardised photos so you can see real change rather than guessing in the mirror. Anyone promising regrowth in weeks is overpromising.

Yes. Female-pattern thinning and post-partum or stress-related shedding are common and treatable, and the diagnostic step matters even more for women because medical causes (thyroid, iron) are more frequent. The same diagnosis-first approach applies.

A transplant relocates follicles; it does not stop ongoing thinning — which is why many transplant patients still need medical therapy afterwards. For early-to-moderate thinning, non-surgical treatment often makes sense first or alongside. If your pattern genuinely calls for a transplant, we will tell you that honestly at consultation.

We see patients at SBF Center, 160 Robinson Road #03-10, in the Tanjong Pagar CBD (call +65 8851 9547), The Flow Mall, 66 East Coast Road #03-05, in Katong on the East Coast (call +65 8857 4917), and Novena Medical Centre, 10 Sinaran Drive #10-30, in Novena (call +65 8851 9505). All three clinics offer the same doctor-led consultations, so you can choose whichever location is more convenient.

SBF Center on Robinson Road is about a three-minute walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT (East–West Line) in the CBD, The Flow Mall on East Coast Road in Katong is a short walk from Marine Parade MRT on the Thomson–East Coast Line, and Novena Medical Centre on Sinaran Drive is a short sheltered walk from Novena MRT on the North–South Line. If you drive, all three buildings have carparks, with further public parking nearby.

Hair shedding in a brush — a common frustration patients describe at hair loss consultations

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— Request a Consultation

Find out why you're losing hair — and what will actually help

The earlier thinning is treated, the more there is to save. WhatsApp us or book a scalp assessment — you'll get a diagnosis-led plan and a written quote, never a hard sell.

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Medical disclaimer

Information on this page is for general education only and does not replace a consultation with a qualified medical practitioner. Suitability, downtime, risks, and results vary by individual. Please consult your doctor before deciding on any treatment. Read the full medical disclosure.