Concierge trichoscopy · London
HAIRMETRX scalp and strand analysis, AI-powered trichoscopy for personalised hair-loss diagnosis and treatment.
HAIRMETRX combines high-resolution scalp trichoscopy with AI-powered strand analysis to characterise the pattern, cause and stage of hair loss. Guides personalised treatment for androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata and scarring alopecias.
Why patients choose us
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The right hands
We route you to a consultant trichologist or dermatologist — the person who interprets the trichoscopy decides the plan.
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Personalised, not generic
HAIRMETRX quantifies your scalp, strand by strand — the plan is built on your numbers, not a template.
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Independent, and free
We are paid by no clinic, so the recommendation is impartial and costs you nothing.
Key facts
HAIRMETRX in six lines.
What the test is, what it measures, and what it changes about the plan.
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Definition
AI-powered trichoscopy combined with strand analysis for hair-loss diagnosis.
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Modality
High-resolution digital dermoscopy of the scalp.
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What it measures
Quantifies hair density, shaft diameter and cycle stage.
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What it distinguishes
Androgenetic, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata and scarring alopecias.
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What it guides
A personalised medical or surgical hair-restoration plan.
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Serial use
Repeat monitoring quantifies response to therapy over time.
The problem
A hair-loss plan is only as good as the diagnosis behind it.
Androgenetic, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata and scarring alopecia look similar in the mirror — and demand completely different treatments. HAIRMETRX gets the diagnosis right first.
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Thinning at the crown or temples?
We quantify miniaturisation — the trichoscopic hallmark of androgenetic alopecia.
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Sudden diffuse shedding?
We rule in or out telogen effluvium and screen for iron, thyroid and vitamin D drivers.
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Patchy or scarred loss?
We flag alopecia areata or scarring alopecia and fast-track the right specialist pathway.
The journey
From consultation to plan — what happens, in order.
One clinician from first message to plan — often within days.
Phase 1 · Before your scan
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · On the day
Trichoscopy at the clinic
Phase 3 · After
Concierge, back on
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Before
Trichologist or dermatology consultation
A short, confidential form. Symptoms, family history, medications, prior treatments.
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Before
No hair products on the day
Attend with clean, dry, product-free hair — no oils, sprays, minoxidil or dry shampoo.
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Before
We arrange the appointment
Often within days, including evenings and Saturdays. Insurer pre-authorisation handled.
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On the day
Multiple scalp zones imaged
High-resolution trichoscopy of frontal, mid-scalp, vertex, occipital and temporal zones.
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On the day
AI density and diameter analysis
The AI counts follicles per cm², measures shaft diameter and estimates cycle stage.
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On the day
Pluck test and hair pull assessment
A gentle pull and pluck test complements the imaging — anagen–telogen ratio and shedding.
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After
Bloods and personalised written plan
Ferritin, TSH and vitamin D bloods where indicated, then a written treatment plan.
Typical end-to-end: 3–7 days. Urgent cases: same week.
What it shows
What HAIRMETRX actually measures.
Trichoscopy answers specific questions — density, diameter, pattern, activity — and separates the four main causes of hair loss from each other.
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Density per cm²
Objective follicle count across each scalp zone — the baseline number every plan rests on.
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Follicular unit distribution
Single, double and triple follicular units mapped across the scalp.
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Miniaturisation patterns (androgenetic)
Shaft-diameter variability that signals androgenetic alopecia — early and quantifiable.
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Yellow and black dots (alopecia areata)
Trichoscopic hallmarks of active alopecia areata — exclamation hairs, dots, tapering.
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Scarring alopecia signs
Loss of follicular openings, perifollicular erythema and scale — a different pathway entirely.
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Baseline for serial monitoring
A quantified starting point so response to treatment can be measured, not guessed.
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Response to therapy
Serial scans show whether minoxidil, finasteride, PRP or JAK inhibitors are working.
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Red flag: scarring alopecia — urgent dermatology / biopsy pathway
Scarring alopecia is time-critical. We fast-track dermatology and biopsy.
Treatment options
What the plan can include.
From topical minoxidil to JAK inhibitors — the diagnosis decides which of these is right for you.
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Topical minoxidil
First-line medical therapy for androgenetic alopecia — 2% or 5% foam or solution.
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Oral finasteride or dutasteride
5-alpha reductase inhibition for androgenetic alopecia in men, and selected women off-label.
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Oral minoxidil (low dose)
Low-dose oral minoxidil — a growing evidence base for both male and female pattern loss.
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PRP scalp injections
Autologous platelet-rich plasma injected into the scalp as an adjunct to medical therapy.
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Low-level laser therapy
Home or in-clinic LLLT devices, alone or alongside medical therapy.
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Hair transplant referral
FUE or FUT referral to a vetted surgical partner when medical therapy has plateaued.
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Immunosuppression for alopecia areata
Topical, intralesional or systemic immunosuppression for active alopecia areata.
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JAK inhibitors for severe alopecia areata
Biological therapy with JAK inhibitors for severe or refractory alopecia areata.
Our vetted London network
A small panel of clinics, we picked them.
Partners across central, north, west and south London. Not listed publicly — introductions are made privately, once we understand your case.
Selection criteria
How we choose every clinic in our network.
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Consultant trichologists and dermatologists with subspecialty hair-loss experience
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HAIRMETRX AI trichoscopy platform with standardised zone protocol
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Written report with density, diameter and pattern classification
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Onward dermatology, biopsy or hair-restoration surgical pathway if indicated
Red flags
When hair loss needs an urgent specialist.
Some presentations are time-critical — scarring alopecia, rapidly progressive alopecia areata and systemic red flags need dermatology now, not later.
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Scarring alopecia
Loss of follicular openings, scarring bands or perifollicular scale — urgent dermatology and biopsy.
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Rapidly progressive alopecia areata
Extensive, fast-spreading patchy loss — early systemic treatment matters.
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Alopecia totalis or universalis
Complete scalp or body hair loss — specialist immunology and biological therapy pathway.
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Frontal fibrosing alopecia
Progressive frontal hairline recession with scarring — a distinct, treatable dermatology diagnosis.
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Anagen effluvium (chemotherapy)
Diffuse hair loss during or after chemotherapy — supportive, not primarily trichoscopic.
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Alopecia with systemic symptoms
Hair loss with rashes, joint pain or fatigue — screen for lupus, thyroid and other systemic disease.
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Severe iron deficiency
Very low ferritin is a common, correctable driver of telogen effluvium.
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Thyroid dysfunction
Under- or over-active thyroid can precipitate diffuse shedding — treat the thyroid, treat the hair.
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Suspected trichotillomania
Broken hairs of varying lengths, irregular patches — a mental-health and dermatology pathway.
Reading your report
A HAIRMETRX report can look intimidating. It isn’t.
Whatever the finding, the report keeps to the same four parts.
A quiet reminder
The report is written for your doctor, not for you — and that’s normal.
If you would like us to talk you through it before your follow-up, just ask.
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Indication and history
Your details, presenting pattern, duration, family history and prior treatments.
- 02 Technique
HAIRMETRX zones and imaging protocol
Which scalp zones were imaged, at what magnification, and the AI analysis method.
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Density, diameter and pattern classification
Zone-by-zone density, shaft diameter distribution, miniaturisation and trichoscopic signs.
- 04 Impression
The diagnosis and the plan — read this first
Pattern diagnosis, staging and the concrete next step — medical, procedural or surgical.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Cover depends on your policy and clinic; we confirm with your insurer before booking.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about HAIRMETRX.
Quick answers on what it is, how to prepare, and how it changes the plan.
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What is HAIRMETRX?
HAIRMETRX is an AI-powered trichoscopy platform that combines high-resolution digital dermoscopy of the scalp with strand-level analysis to characterise the pattern, cause and stage of hair loss, and guide treatment.
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What conditions can HAIRMETRX diagnose?
It helps distinguish androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata and scarring alopecias — the four broad categories that guide entirely different treatment plans.
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Do I need to prepare for the scan?
Attend with clean, dry hair and no products on the day — no oils, sprays, minoxidil, dry shampoo or styling product. Everything else stays normal.
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Is HAIRMETRX painful?
No. It is a non-invasive imaging test — a handheld dermoscopy probe on the scalp. A gentle pull or pluck test may be added, which is uncomfortable but brief.
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Can HAIRMETRX be used to monitor treatment response?
Yes — that is one of its strongest uses. Serial scans quantify density and diameter changes, so response to minoxidil, finasteride, PRP or JAK inhibitors is measured rather than guessed.
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What happens if scarring alopecia is suspected?
Scarring alopecia is time-critical because damaged follicles cannot regenerate. We fast-track a consultant dermatology review and scalp biopsy the same week where possible.
Sources
- British Association of Dermatologists. Hair loss guidance.
- NICE Clinical Knowledge Summary. Alopecia.
- European Hair Research Society. Consensus statements on hair-loss classification and treatment.
- The Trichological Society. Standards and clinical guidance.
Last reviewed 2026-07-30 · Next review 2027-07-30 · 6 min read
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In practice, in London
What hairmetrx scalp and strand analysis looks like on the ground in London
With hairmetrx scalp and strand analysis, the London question is usually about report turnaround and the radiologist reading it — not whether the scan is available. On the NHS, hairmetrx scalp and strand analysis typically sits behind a triage step and a wait that can stretch from a few weeks into months. In London’s private sector, the same appointment often lands within days. That speed matters when symptoms are disrupting work, sleep, or a plan you’d already committed to — and it’s the single most common reason people call us in the first place.
A typical private booking for hairmetrx scalp and strand analysis in London starts with a consultant conversation — sometimes in person on Harley Street or Marylebone, sometimes on video if that suits better. Any imaging or diagnostics happen at a nearby CQC-registered facility, and reports usually land within 24 to 72 hours. The whole loop, from first call to written report, is often done inside a fortnight. For hairmetrx scalp and strand analysis specifically, the difference between a routine report and a sub-speciality read is where private care earns its keep.
There are a lot of consultants in London who can technically handle hairmetrx scalp and strand analysis. Fewer who do it week in, week out for the exact question you’re bringing. We spend most of our time working out which is which — and being straight when a different test or a different specialist would serve you better. Everything runs to CQC, GMC and Royal College standards; the choice is about fit, not floor.
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