1. Diagnose first
Iron and ferritin, vitamin D, vitamin B12, thyroid panel, free testosterone where PCOS is suspected, scalp trichoscopy. The diagnosis dictates everything that follows.
Whitefield · Hair loss & PRP
Hair loss and PRP therapy near Whitefield
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Hair loss & PRP at SkinWise Clinic by Dr Khushboo Sethia is a 20–25 minute drive from Whitefield on Sarjapur Main Road. Diagnose first, treat second — bloodwork, medical foundation, PRP or GFC as acceleration once the cause is addressed. First consult is ₹1,000 for 15 focused minutes; follow-up within 4 weeks is complimentary. Book at skinwise.setmore.com.
Telogen effluvium from project-deadline stress is common in the Whitefield IT cohort. Quarterly visits with steady minoxidil, oral therapy where indicated, and basic bloodwork settle most cases within 6–9 months.
About hair loss & prp at SkinWise
Most hair loss in young Indian adults is multifactorial. Telogen effluvium after a fever or COVID episode; low iron and vitamin D; thyroid shifts; PCOS; post-pregnancy fall; the underlying genetic pattern playing out at the same time. Treating it without diagnosing it is the most common reason people are still losing hair after a year of expensive products.
We start with bloodwork and a careful scalp examination before prescribing anything. PRP, minoxidil and finasteride all work — but only on follicles that are still alive, and only once the cause has been addressed.
For androgenetic pattern hair loss, our standard plan is medical first (topical or oral therapy where appropriate), procedural acceleration (PRP, GFC, mesotherapy) once the scalp is stable, and lifestyle anchors that actually matter (iron, protein, sleep).
For a full breakdown of how we treat this, see the canonical hair loss & prp page — this page focuses on what Whitefield patients should know specifically.
We treat:
- Diffuse hair fall after a fever, COVID, surgery or rapid weight loss (telogen effluvium)
- Female pattern hair loss — widening parting, thinning at the crown
- Male pattern baldness, early to moderate
- Post-pregnancy hair fall
- Hair loss in PCOS
- Patchy hair loss (alopecia areata)
- Scalp conditions driving hair loss — seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, folliculitis
Where we refer:
- Advanced grade VI–VII male pattern baldness, where transplant evaluation is more useful — we refer with complete notes and continue medical management alongside.
How we approach hair loss
2. Medical foundation
Topical minoxidil and, where appropriate, oral therapy (spironolactone, finasteride). Side-effect profiles are explained honestly and monitored.
3. PRP / GFC / mesotherapy
A course of 4–6 sessions 4 weeks apart, started once the scalp has stabilised. PRP uses your own blood platelets; GFC is a refined growth-factor preparation.
4. Maintenance
Most patients move to quarterly maintenance once the trajectory has turned. Stopping abruptly is the most common reason results regress.
How to reach SkinWise from Whitefield
From Whitefield, take Varthur Main Road or Outer Ring Road south to Sarjapur Main Road. SkinWise is on the third floor of the SGR-2 building near Wipro Doddakannelli. Drive time from ITPL: 20–25 minutes (depending on traffic).
Full Whitefield dermatology overview on the Whitefield landing page.
Frequently asked questions
Will minoxidil work for me?
For most pattern hair loss, yes — but only if used consistently for at least 4 months. An initial increase in shedding for the first 4–6 weeks is normal and expected.
Is PRP painful?
Mild — comparable to multiple insulin pricks. We use a numbing cream where helpful. Most patients return to normal activity within an hour.
How long do PRP results last?
With maintenance sessions every 4–6 months, results hold well. Without maintenance, density tends to drift back over 18–24 months.
Will I need oral medication?
Often not. When oral therapy (finasteride or spironolactone) is recommended, we explain the side-effect profile honestly and monitor with periodic bloodwork.
My hair fall started after a fever — will it recover on its own?
Usually yes, within 6–9 months. We support recovery with nutrition, gentle topical care and time, and avoid over-treating temporary fall.
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