Androgenetic alopecia shrinks follicles over time, leading to thinning hair and eventual baldness. The earlier we intervene, the more density we can protect and restore.
Androgenetic alopecia — male and female pattern hair loss — is the most common cause of thinning. Genetically sensitive follicles react to the hormone DHT by shrinking with each cycle, producing finer hair until they stop.
At Aliva Aesthetics, the message is simple: act early. Once follicles are lost they can't be revived without transplantation — but caught in time, pattern loss can be slowed, stabilised, and often visibly improved.
Pattern loss is driven by genetics and hormones, with other factors accelerating it. We assess all of them.
Inherited follicle sensitivity to DHT is the core cause — it can come from either side of the family.
DHT, a derivative of testosterone, progressively miniaturises sensitive follicles.
Pattern loss is progressive — it tends to advance gradually with age if untreated.
A strong family history of baldness raises both the likelihood and the speed of loss.
Stress, smoking, and poor nutrition can accelerate the rate of genetically driven loss.
Iron or vitamin D deficiency can worsen thinning on top of the genetic pattern.
Pattern loss follows recognisable stages and shapes. Identifying yours guides treatment and expectations.
Thinning at the temples forming an M-shape — often the first sign in men.
A thinning or bald spot at the vertex that gradually widens.
Hairline and crown loss merging, leaving hair at the sides and back.
Thinning along the part-line with preserved frontal hairline — the typical female pattern.
Overall reduced density at the crown, common in female pattern loss.
Hairs becoming finer and shorter before visible thinning — the ideal time to treat.
Our pattern-loss philosophy rests on four pillars — listening to your concerns, assessing the stage of loss, treating early and precisely, and maintaining your density over time.
Every journey starts with your story — history, lifestyle, and what you've already tried.
An in-depth scalp and hair analysis — cause, stage, and any underlying factors.
A personalised plan combining the most effective, evidence-based options for you.
Ongoing support, home-care guidance, and follow-ups — because results are a relationship.
The goal is to stabilise loss and improve density. We combine proven medical therapies with regenerative options, matched to your stage.
Dermatologist-prescribed DHT-blocking and follicle-stimulating treatments, tailored to you.
Topical or oral minoxidil prolongs the growth phase and thickens existing hair.
Growth factors re-energise miniaturising follicles and reduce shedding.
For areas already lost, FUE relocates permanent follicles for natural, lasting density.
Every Aliva journey follows a calm, considered path — no shortcuts, no surprises. Here's what to expect.
An unhurried conversation about your concerns, history, and goals.
A detailed scalp and hair examination and, where needed, blood work.
A treatment plan built around your hair, your budget, and your timeline.
Gentle, structured sessions delivered by experienced practitioners.
Ongoing support, home-care, and follow-ups to protect your progress.
Representative result · combined therapy · 6 months
Hair care isn't magic — but steady, science-backed treatment delivered with care produces visible, lasting change. Most clients begin noticing improvements within the first few weeks of a tailored plan.
Behind every treatment is a team, a philosophy, and a standard. Here's what makes the Aliva experience different.
Every treatment is supervised by a qualified dermatologist — no shortcuts, no delegation.
State-of-the-art devices — chosen for safety, efficacy, and scalp compatibility.
No two scalps are alike. Every plan is tailored to your cause, history, and comfort.
Calm interiors and staff trained in empathy — because excellence needs a human touch.
Clear costs upfront, honest timelines, and no pressure beyond what you need.
We walk you through home-care and lifestyle changes that protect your results.
Our Chief Doctor, Dr. Yasmeen Shaik, manages pattern hair loss with a focus on early, evidence-based intervention. With 15+ years in trichology, she helps clients protect density before follicles are lost for good.
Every consultation is unhurried. We assess your stage, set honest expectations about what treatment can achieve, and build a long-term plan — no jargon, no pressure.
“Male pattern baldness runs in my family and I started noticing a receding hairline at 28. Aliva's anti-androgen protocol combined with PRP has held the loss and regrown hair along my temples. I wish I had started earlier.”
“Female pattern hair loss was thinning my crown and parting visibly. Aliva identified the androgen sensitivity causing it and designed a treatment combining topical therapy and PRP that reversed the thinning within 5 months.”
“The Norwood Scale assessment at Aliva gave me a clear picture of my hair loss stage and realistic expectations. The DHT-blocking and PRP protocol has genuinely slowed my loss and the crown density has improved noticeably.”
“Widening parting and diffuse thinning from androgenic alopecia was affecting my confidence as a woman. Aliva's hormonal and PRP protocol improved my density significantly and I feel like myself again after 6 months.”
“I was almost ready to accept my hairline and just shave everything. Aliva's realistic consultation changed that — the combination therapy genuinely brought back density I had not had for 3 years. Results are real.”
“Post-menopausal androgenic hair loss was something my GP dismissed. Aliva took it seriously, ran hormone panels, and built a targeted plan. My hair thickness has improved measurably over the 4 months of treatment.”
Here are the questions we hear most often about androgenetic alopecia. If yours isn't here, our team is always happy to talk.
There's no permanent cure, but it can be effectively managed. Proven treatments slow or stop the loss and often improve density — and for areas already bald, transplantation offers a permanent solution.
As early as possible. Treatment protects the follicles you still have; once a follicle is fully lost, it can't be revived without a transplant. Early action gives the best results.
No. Androgenetic alopecia affects women too, usually as a widening part-line and overall crown thinning rather than a receding hairline. We treat both.
Most are well tolerated. Some medical therapies have potential side effects we discuss fully and monitor for. Every plan is doctor-supervised and matched to your health.
Usually, yes — because the underlying genetic sensitivity continues. Stopping treatment generally allows the loss to resume. We'll explain your specific outlook honestly.
They serve different roles. Medication protects and improves existing hair; transplantation restores areas already bald. Many clients benefit from a combination, which we'll plan together.
Book a personalised pattern-loss consultation. We'll assess your stage and build a proven plan to slow the loss and rebuild your confidence.
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