At The Blackwell Clinic, we understand the emotional and physical impact of hair loss. Our expert-led clinic offers personalised care for men, women and children of all hair types and ethnicities, with a strong focus on diagnosing and treating both scarring and non-scarring types of alopecia. Whether you’re concerned about hair thinning, bald patches, or scalp health, we are here to help with a wide range of evidence-based and medically approved treatments.
Alopecia is a general term used to describe hair loss from the scalp or body. There are two main categories:
Our experienced dermatology team carefully evaluates your condition to determine the cause and type of hair loss through consultation, dermoscopy, and blood testing where necessary.
Following your assessment, we’ll formulate a bespoke treatment plan tailored to your diagnosis and needs.
Medical trichology bridges the gap between cosmetic hair concerns and dermatological hair loss conditions. Led by a GPwER in dermatology and trained trichologist, our clinic offers diagnostic insight alongside advanced hair restoration therapies, including prescription medication, topical agents, and regenerative procedures.
We also work with compounding pharmacies to formulate custom topical treatments with tailored ingredients to address your specific type of hair loss.
Prescription medications – including finasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, dutasteride and other tailored oral and topical solutions
Enriched platelet injections (PRP) – uses your own blood to deliver growth factors directly to hair follicles
Polynucleotides – injectable regenerative treatment to improve scalp health and promote regrowth
Mesotherapy – vitamin-rich microinjections to support hair follicle vitality
Exosomes (with or without dutasteride) – cellular therapy to support regeneration in difficult cases
Steroid injections – used to treat inflammation-based hair loss conditions such as alopecia areata and CCCA
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Time required |
30–60 minutes depending on treatment |
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Time until results |
Results vary; some notice shedding reduction in 4–6 weeks; full effects may take 3–6 months |
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Treatment longevity |
Varies – maintenance treatments often required to sustain results
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Number of treatments |
Typically a course of 3–6, with ongoing reviews |
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Anaesthetic required |
Topical anaesthetic used for injectables like PRP or mesotherapy |
No referral is needed – book directly with our team.
Treatment suitability is based on a thorough consultation. We personalise the plan for best outcomes.
Some types are, such as telogen effluvium or early androgenetic alopecia. Scarring alopecia may require different management.
We carry out a detailed consultation, with scalp examination and blood tests where necessary to find the root cause.
Yes – we treat children experiencing alopecia with appropriate and sensitive medical care.
Compliant Statement: All treatments and advice are subject to a medical consultation. Individual outcomes may vary. This content is for information only and does not replace medical advice.
