| Dr. Pratiksha Jain
Many patients try over-the-counter serums, biotin, and thickening shampoos before seeking medical help for hair loss. These products often fail because they treat hair loss as a cosmetic issue rather than a medical condition that requires a diagnosis.
Why cosmetic products fail
Hair loss is rarely a superficial issue of hair shaft strength. The most common cause, androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness), stems from a genetic sensitivity to DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT binds to receptors on hair follicles and slowly shrinks them.
Generic "anti-hairfall" shampoos do not stay on the scalp long enough, nor do they penetrate deeply enough, to block DHT at the cellular level. Similarly, biotin supplements only help if you have a rare biotin deficiency. They will not stop hair loss caused by:
Delaying medical treatment allows follicles to miniaturize further. Once a follicle becomes fibrotic and dies, only a surgical hair transplant can restore growth in that area.
The clinical approach
At Metphi Clinic, we diagnose the specific cause of your hair loss before recommending treatment. Our protocol includes:
Based on this diagnosis, we use evidence-based interventions to stimulate growth and prevent further loss.
Growth factor concentrate (GFC) and high-density PRP
We isolate growth factors and platelets from your blood and inject them into the thinning areas of your scalp. This signals dormant follicles to re-enter the active growth phase, improving hair caliber and density.
QR678 Neo therapy
For more advanced alopecia, we use QR678 Neo, a patented bio-engineered polypeptide therapy. It delivers specific, synthesized growth factors directly into the scalp as a non-surgical alternative.
DR. CYJ hair filler
This injectable uses a sustained-release peptide technology, combining hyaluronic acid with seven specialized peptides. It promotes blood circulation and stimulates the hair follicle to produce thicker hair while inhibiting the pathways that cause cell death.
Prescription medical management
We prescribe clinically proven medications like topical or oral minoxidil to increase vascularity, and finasteride or dutasteride to block DHT. We custom-compound and titrate these to balance efficacy with side effects.
Next steps
Hair follicles are complex structures. When they start failing, they require a clinical diagnosis. Book a comprehensive hair consultation at Metphi Clinic to identify the cause of your shedding and begin a scientific restoration protocol.
Author
Dr Pratiksha Jain (MBBS, PGDCC, PGDM)
Dr Pratiksha has over 9 years of experience in cosmetology and is currently the Medical Head at Metphi Clinic.