Noticing more hair loss? Find out why.
Hair loss has many causes, from genetics to stress, iron and thyroid problems. A video consult with an Australian-registered GP is the quickest way to understand yours and what can help.
- Video consults
- Blood test referrals
- eScripts by SMS
- Private and confidential
What we can help with
Pattern hair loss
Gradual thinning at the crown or hairline, in men and women.
Sudden shedding
Losing more hair after illness, stress, surgery or having a baby.
Blood tests
Iron, thyroid and other tests to look for a treatable cause.
Treatment options
Where appropriate, your GP can discuss and prescribe treatment, and how long it takes to work.
Patchy hair loss
Round bald patches may need a dermatologist.
Dermatologist referrals
For scarring, patchy or fast hair loss.
Talk to a GP from wherever you are.
Book in two minutes and an Australian-registered GP calls you, usually the same day.
- eScripts by SMS
- Referrals by email
When a phone consult works, and when it doesn't
A Teledoc GP can usually help with
- Gradual thinning
- Shedding after illness or stress
- Blood test requests
- Treatment options
- Reviewing current treatment
See a doctor in person or call 000 if
- Patchy hair loss with a sore, red or scaly scalp
- Hair loss with scarring
- Sudden hair loss with feeling very unwell
- Hair loss with weight loss, fevers or other new symptoms
- A child with hair loss
Three simple steps
Book online
Choose a time today or later in the week. It takes about two minutes, with no app or account.
Your GP calls you
An Australian-registered GP calls at your booked time, by phone or video.
Get what you need
eScripts arrive by SMS. Referrals, pathology requests and certificates come by email.
Hair loss questions
Something else on your mind? Call (07) 3303 0383, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
- $49GP consultation by phone or video
- $17.99Repeat script renewal, no appointment
Can a GP treat hair loss online?
Yes. A video consult lets your GP see the pattern. You may be asked to send photos and have blood tests.
How long does treatment take to work?
Most hair loss treatments take 3 to 6 months to show results and need to be continued to keep working.
Can women be treated for hair loss?
Yes. Hair thinning is common in women and often linked to iron, thyroid or hormonal changes. Your GP can investigate.
Will I need blood tests?
Often, especially for women or sudden shedding, to check for iron deficiency or thyroid problems.
When should I see a dermatologist?
For patchy, scarring or fast hair loss, or if first treatments don't help.
Other conditions we treat
- Women's health
- Men's health
- Weight loss
- Asthma
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sexual health
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- Contraception
- Acne
- Allergies and hay fever
- Migraines
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Diabetes
- Digestive problems
- Mental health
- Erectile dysfunction
- Prostate health
- Gout
- Osteoporosis
- Pain management
- Incontinence
- COVID-19
Telehealth is not for emergencies
Call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department for chest pain, trouble breathing, heavy bleeding, signs of stroke or a serious injury. If you are thinking about harming yourself, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, any time.
Skip the waiting room. A GP can call you today.
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