Hair Doctor Match / Independent information
Is a hair loss assessment right for you?
Australian adults noticing gradual thinning or shedding can discuss the change with a registered doctor. Your regular GP is another starting point and is the right first step for sudden or patchy loss with scalp pain or scarring, hair loss with weight loss or fatigue, or anyone under 18. The doctor decides whether any treatment is appropriate; the checklist does not diagnose a cause, collect answers or establish that treatment will be offered.
Should I see a doctor about thinning hair?
A conversation with a doctor can be a reasonable step if you have noticed a change in your hair and would like an assessment. You do not need to decide the cause yourself before making an appointment. A doctor can ask about the pattern of change, your general health and any other relevant factors, then decide whether an examination or further investigation is appropriate.
The points below are examples of changes you might want to discuss. This is a non-scored checklist, not a diagnosis or an eligibility decision. The ticks are for display only: there are no answers to submit, and nothing from this checklist is collected or stored. Recognising one of these changes does not mean that any particular care will be suitable.
- Gradual thinning that you would like to discuss with a doctor.
- A receding hairline or a change around the temples.
- A widening part or a change in how your hair looks along the part.
- Increased shedding for three months or more.
See your GP first
A GP is the right first step for the situations below. Arrange care through your usual GP or another appropriate health service rather than relying on this enquiry pathway. A GP can consider hair changes alongside your wider health and decide what assessment is needed. This site cannot assess these concerns through the contact form.
- Sudden or patchy hair loss with scalp pain or scarring.
- Hair loss with weight loss or fatigue.
- If you are under 18.
Is hair loss in women different?
Women can experience different patterns of thinning or shedding, and a change may occur alongside changes in general health or life circumstances. A widening part is one example of something to discuss; it does not establish a cause on its own. The same principle applies to men: the appearance of a change is only one part of an assessment.
A registered doctor considers the individual person rather than assuming that everyone with a similar pattern needs the same care. Relevant discussion may include the timing of changes and your health history. Keep that clinical information for the doctor or the clinic’s own system. The enquiry form here is for contact details only and is intended for adults of any gender.
What if I am not sure what has changed?
You can discuss uncertainty with your GP. You do not need to label a condition or choose a treatment before having a conversation about hair loss. Our guide to common causes of thinning hair offers general background, but reading a guide cannot replace an individual assessment. A doctor may need an in-person examination even if an initial conversation takes place online.
If you decide to make an enquiry here, choose the non-clinical topic that best fits or select “Not sure”. Do not send photos, health history or symptom descriptions through this site. The partner clinic can explain how to provide any clinical information it needs in its own system after contacting you.
What happens if I choose to enquire?
Use the form below only if you are 18 or older and agree to share your contact details for the enquiry. The partner clinic can contact you to explain availability, appointment arrangements and costs. You can ask questions before booking, choose your own GP instead or decide not to continue. An enquiry is not a medical assessment and does not establish that any care is appropriate for you. A consultation does not assure treatment, a prescription or supply; the doctor makes that clinical decision.
This site passes enquiries to one referral partner clinic, not a panel of providers. The commercial arrangements with the referral partner have not been confirmed. Ask the team to explain any relationship before deciding to book.
Your next step
Request a hair-loss doctor call-back
Share your contact details for an enquiry about an assessment.
$99 doctor consult — the fee for a consultation with a registered doctor only. Any treatment, tests or medicines are separate and decided by the doctor. Medicare rebates may not apply.