This article is a translation of the original French article “Chute de cheveux saisonnière au printemps” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
At Innerskin, we favour a targeted, personalised medical approach, notably with the LaseMD KeraLase protocol, an innovative, localised solution to effectively restore hair density.
Why do we lose more hair in spring?
Seasonal hair loss is a physiological phenomenon. This hair loss occurs mainly in spring (and sometimes in autumn) due to several factors:
1. The natural hair cycle
Hair follows a three-phase cycle:
- Anagen phase (growth)
- Catagen phase (transition)
- Telogen phase (shedding)
In spring, a larger proportion of hairs enter the telogen phase at the same time, leading to more visible shedding for a few weeks.
2. Hormonal and light variations
Increased exposure to light influences the secretion of melatonin and other hormones involved in the hair cycle. This seasonal rebalancing can trigger transient effluvium.
3. Oxidative stress built up over winter
Fatigue, deficiencies, stress, winter infections: the body sometimes emerges from winter weakened. The hair follicle, particularly sensitive to metabolic changes, can suffer the consequences a few months later.
How can you recognise seasonal hair loss?
The most common signs:
- Increased hair loss in the shower or when brushing
- A less full ponytail
- Finer or limper hair
- Diffuse (rather than localised) hair loss
The good news: seasonal hair loss is reversible in the majority of cases. It lasts on average 6 to 8 weeks.
However, if the hair loss persists beyond 3 months, intensifies or is accompanied by marked thinning, a medical diagnosis is recommended.
Food supplements: often an insufficient solution
In spring, many people turn to courses of food supplements (biotin, zinc, keratin, B vitamins…).
While they can support the body in the event of a deficiency, they have several limitations:
1. A non-targeted action
Supplements are taken orally and act systemically. Yet the hair problem is localised in the scalp and the hair follicle.
They cannot act directly where the hair needs it.
2. Variable effectiveness
In the absence of a proven deficiency, results are often modest. As seasonal hair loss is linked to the hair cycle rather than to a nutritional deficit, supplements do not always correct the main cause.
3. A long time to take effect
Courses generally take 3 to 6 months to show an effect, whereas seasonal hair loss is often acute and requires a faster response.
Why choose a localised protocol?
To effectively restore hair density, it is essential to act directly on the scalp, by stimulating the follicles and optimising their environment.
It is with this in mind that we recommend the LaseMD KeraLase protocol.
The LaseMD KeraLase protocol: an innovative, targeted approach
The LaseMD KeraLase treatment combines:
- A non-ablative fractional laser (LaseMD)
- The application of a serum enriched with growth factors (KeraFactor)
How does it work?
The laser creates temporary micro-channels in the scalp, allowing optimal penetration of the actives directly into the hair follicle.
The serum provides:
- Growth factors
- Biomimetic proteins
- Molecules that support the anagen phase
Result:
✔️ Stimulates regrowth
✔️ Improves density
✔️ Strengthens the hair fibre
✔️ Targeted, localised action
Who is this protocol for?
- Marked seasonal hair loss
- Post-stress or post-infection effluvium
- Thinning hair
- Early androgenetic alopecia
A medical diagnosis makes it possible to tailor the number of sessions and assess whether the treatment is appropriate.
Should seasonal hair loss be treated?
In mild forms, seasonal hair loss can resolve on its own.
However, when it is significant or reveals an underlying hair fragility, early intervention helps:
- Avoid progressive miniaturisation
- Preserve your hair capital
- Optimise the regrowth phase
