Why Women Lose Hair — The Key Causes
Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) — The most common cause. Unlike men who lose hair in a defined pattern, women with FPHL experience diffuse thinning across the crown and part line with preservation of the frontal hairline. DHT sensitivity causes progressive follicle miniaturisation.
Postpartum Hair Loss — Affects up to 50% of women after delivery. Dramatic hormonal shift after birth pushes a large proportion of follicles simultaneously into the telogen shedding phase. Peaks at 3–4 months postpartum. Usually self-limiting but can persist or trigger ongoing FPHL.
Chronic Telogen Effluvium — Persistent diffuse shedding from ongoing stress, iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction or nutritional deficiency. Requires identification and correction of underlying trigger.
Traction Alopecia — From chronic mechanical tension — tight hairstyles, braids, extensions. Early intervention is critical — prolonged traction permanently damages follicles.
Blood Tests Before Treatment
Dr Sin Yong recommends a blood panel before beginning any hair loss treatment. Key tests: ferritin (most sensitive iron marker for hair loss), full blood count, thyroid function (TSH, Free T4), vitamin D, zinc, and hormonal profile where clinically indicated. Many Singapore women with hair loss have correctable nutritional deficiencies — particularly low ferritin — that improve with supplementation alone.
Evidence-Based Treatments for Female Hair Loss
Luminescence Laser (First-Line) — Safe during breastfeeding. No side effects. Accelerates postpartum hair recovery and improves FPHL when started early.
H2LT Hair Hyperstimulation Laser — Dr Sin Yong's proprietary protocol with targeted systematic scalp stimulation.
PRP Scalp Injections — 4–6 sessions spaced 3–4 weeks apart. Particularly effective for postpartum hair loss and mild-to-moderate FPHL.
Topical Minoxidil — 2–5% solution or foam applied daily. Well-studied with decades of evidence for female hair loss. Must be used continuously.
Nourkin TricoVerde® + Derive Serum — Nutritional supplement and exosome scalp topical complementing clinical treatments between sessions.
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WhatsApp +65 8023 7170Frequently Asked Questions
Typically temporary and self-limiting — most women see recovery by 6–12 months postpartum. However, it can trigger or accelerate underlying FPHL in genetically susceptible women. Early treatment significantly shortens the shedding phase.
Telogen effluvium and early FPHL can be significantly reversed with appropriate treatment. Advanced FPHL where follicles have permanently miniaturised cannot be fully reversed — but progression can be halted.
The Luminescence Laser and PRP are safe during breastfeeding. Oral and topical minoxidil, spironolactone and oral finasteride are not recommended. Dr Sin Yong will confirm suitability based on your circumstances at consultation.
4–6 sessions spaced 3–4 weeks apart for the initial course, followed by quarterly maintenance. Reduced shedding is typically noticed within 4–6 weeks.