Alopecia Treatment in Dubai

Hair loss can present in various forms, each with its own causes and requiring an individualised approach. The most common types of alopecia include:

• Androgenetic Alopecia – a hereditary form of hair loss linked to hormonal changes. It typically presents as a receding hairline in men and diffuse thinning in women
• Alopecia Areata – an autoimmune condition in which the body's immune system attacks hair follicles, causing round patches of hair loss
• Telogen Effluvium – temporary hair shedding triggered by stress, illness, childbirth, or significant hormonal changes. It usually resolves once the underlying cause is addressed
• Cicatricial (Scarring) Alopecia – a group of inflammatory scalp disorders that destroy hair follicles and replace them with scar tissue, leading to permanent hair loss
• Traction Alopecia – hair loss caused by prolonged tension from tight hairstyles (braids, ponytails, extensions)

Accurate identification of the type of alopecia is the key to prescribing the correct treatment.

• Detailed medical history – including family history of hair loss, recent illnesses, medications, stress, and lifestyle factors
• Scalp examination – visual inspection and, where indicated, trichoscopy (dermatoscopic imaging of the scalp and hair follicles) to assess follicle health and diagnose specific types of alopecia
• Laboratory investigations – blood tests to check for thyroid dysfunction, iron deficiency (ferritin), vitamin D, B12, zinc, and hormonal imbalances (e.g., androgens) that may contribute to hair shedding
• Diagnosis and explanation – Dr. Olivera Nikolic will explain the type of alopecia you have (e.g., androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, or scarring alopecia) and discuss the treatment options appropriate for your condition

Dr. Olivera Nikolic prescribes medical therapy when hair loss is caused by an underlying condition that can be treated or managed. This may include:

• Topical treatments – such as FDA‑approved agents for androgenetic alopecia
• Oral medications – for suitable candidates, including hormonal regulators or immunomodulatory therapy for alopecia areata
• Nutritional supplementation – when deficiencies are identified (iron, vitamin D, B12, zinc)
• Management of associated conditions – such as thyroid disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), or scalp inflammation (seborrhoeic dermatitis, psoriasis)

• Certified dermatology specialist – Dr. Olivera Nikolic is a DHA‑licensed dermatologist with expertise in diagnosing and treating complex hair and scalp disorders
• Full DHA compliance – all medical treatments adhere to DHA clinical standards and ethical guidelines
• Private, unhurried consultations – you receive dedicated time for thorough assessment and discussion
• Seamless referral to aesthetic treatments – if indicated, Dr. Nikolic can transition your care to regenerative aesthetic therapies (e.g., platelet-rich plasma, mesotherapy) within the same clinic

Book your consultation with Dr. Olivera Nikolic at ELEMENTAL Day Surgical Center, Dubai, today.

At ELEMENTAL this treatment is carried out by Dr. Olivera Nikolic, Specialist Dermatologist.

Hair loss is treated by cause, and the cause is established at the visit rather than assumed from photographs. What happens at the appointment:

• History. When it started, whether it was gradual or in clumps, childbirth, illness, surgery or a period of significant weight loss in the preceding months, family pattern, medication, and how the hair is worn day to day.
• Examination of the scalp and hair shafts, including dermoscopy of the scalp, which distinguishes patterns that look identical to the eye — miniaturised hairs in androgenetic loss, exclamation-mark hairs in alopecia areata, loss of follicular openings in scarring alopecia.
• Pull test and assessment of the density in defined areas, recorded so the next visit compares like with like.
• Blood tests where indicated — ferritin and full blood count, thyroid function, vitamin D, and hormonal tests where the history points that way.
• Standard photographs in the same lighting each visit. Hair changes slowly; without photographs neither you nor the doctor can tell at three months whether anything has moved.

Scarring alopecia is the one pattern where time matters: once follicles are lost they do not come back, so a scalp that is itching, burning or showing smooth shiny patches is assessed promptly rather than watched.

What is offered depends on the diagnosis, and no single treatment covers all of them. Topical and oral prescription treatment is the mainstay of androgenetic loss and is prescribed individually. Alopecia areata is managed medically, and the plan depends on how much of the scalp is involved. Telogen effluvium after illness, surgery, childbirth or weight loss usually recovers on its own once the trigger is corrected — here the useful part of the appointment is the deficiency screen and an honest timeline rather than a course of procedures. Traction loss is reversed early by changing how the hair is worn, and not at all once it is late.

As an adjunct where it is indicated, platelet-rich plasma therapy starts from AED 900 per session and is given as a course; it supports medical treatment rather than replacing it. Aesthetic protocols for thinning hair are described on the hair loss treatment page.

A dermatologist consultation is AED 680 with a Specialist Dermatologist and AED 600 with a general practitioner; blood tests and any procedure are quoted separately in writing. Hair grows roughly a centimetre a month, so the first honest assessment point is three to six months, not three weeks. Prices updated: September 2026. Individual results vary, and treatment is prescribed after examination by a DHA-licensed physician.