Hair Loss
Skin & Dermatology
Family-physician–led skin, hair and nail care at our Punggol & Joo Chiat clinics — eczema, acne, rashes, paediatric dermatology, hair and scalp concerns and other common skin conditions. Led by Dr Kenneth Tan, Family Medicine Specialist with Special Interest in Dermatology.
Alopecia and hair loss — diagnosing the cause first, then treating it honestly
April 27, 2026
by Dr Kenneth Tan
A plain-language guide to hair loss — why diagnosing the type matters more than reaching for a treatment, the main patterns we see (androgenetic, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, scarring), the medications that genuinely work, and an honest assessment of what doesn't.