Finding the right support for hair loss goes beyond just treatment - it's about having access to trusted professionals who understand your journey.
The DOSE Directory is our curated list of recommended experts, from dermatologists, psychologists and transplant surgeons to hairstylists, wig specialists, and microblading artists. These professionals and companies come personally recommended by Dr. Wong, based on her experience with patients. However, please note that the listed professionals and services operate independently of DOSE.
DOSE and Dr. Wong are not responsible for individual experiences or outcomes.
Each partner has been carefully selected for their expertise, sensitivity, and commitment to helping those experiencing hair loss. Whether you need medical guidance, styling solutions, or emotional support, the DOSE Directory connects you with professionals who truly care.
The Farjo Hair Institute is one of the World's premier centres of excellence, and one of the most revered brands in hair transplant surgery and hair restoration medicine around the Globe.
Our medical practice uniquely combines hair transplant surgery, hair loss medicine, hair scientific research and hair restoration education. Our highly awarded doctors are amongst the most scientifically published in the world in this field.
Established in 1993, the Institute provides the best quality patient care in the fields of medical hair treatment and surgical hair restoration, boasting one of the most experienced teams in the world.
Dr. Karanovic is a Consultant Dermatologist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. She qualified from University College London in 2009, her specialist training was undertaken in the West Midlands before being appointed to Oxford University Hospitals as a consultant in 2020. She is a general dermatologist with particular sub-specialty expertise in the diagnosis and management of hair and scalp disorders and leads the Oxford Regional Hair service. She is a member of the British Hair & Nail Society and has a variety of publications to her name.
She holds private clinics at the following locations:
BANBURY - THE NEW FOSCOTE HOSPITAL, 2 Foscote Rise, Banbury, OX16 9XP, United Kingdom, Call: 01295 252281, E-Mail: info@foscote.hospital
OXFORD - THE CHURCHILL HOSPITAL, Churchill Hospital, Old Rd., Oxford, England OX3 7JU, United Kingdom, Call: 01865 228222, E-Mail: dermatology.privatehealthcare@ouh.nhs.uk
AYLESBURY - THE ROYAL BUCKINGHAMSHIRE HOSPITAL
The Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital Buckingham Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 9AB, Call: 01296 678800, E-Mail: enquiries@royalbucks.co.uk
Dr. Paul Farrant is a highly experienced Consultant Dermatologist and the Regional Hair Clinic Director at University Hospitals Sussex. He received his medical education from the United Medical and Dental Schools of Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals in London and has been actively involved in dermatology since 2004. Dr. Farrant has made significant contributions to the field through numerous publications, presentations, and international collaborations, focusing particularly on hair and scalp disorders. He has also served in leadership roles, including President of the British Hair and Nail Society and Clinical Lead for Dermatology at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust, and is actively involved in clinical trials and research to advance dermatological treatments for hair loss conditions.
Dr. Farrant sees private patients with all types of hair loss in Brighton and Hove and Mid-Sussex (Haywards Heath) offering state of the art technology at Experts in Skin and Hair, Matlock Road, Brighton to assess, monitor and treat patients. This includes use of Tricholab studio and embracing both medical and physical treatments including Tricopat, high quality Platelet Rich Plasma, clinic delivered professional microneedling and light based devices.
Website:
https://expertsinskinandhair.co.uk/
Secretary:
Secretary@expertsinskinandhair.co.uk
Tel:
01273 077222
New clinic:
Experts in Skin and Hair
10b Matlock Road
Brighton
BN1 5BF
Dr. Pallavi Gupta is an experienced Consultant Dermatologist who trained in Dermatology in Glasgow before moving to the south coast to take up a consultant post in 2017. She worked with Dr. Farrant in the regional hair loss clinic for 8 years before taking on new challenges outside of the NHS. Her interests include Alopecia Areata, Pattern Hair Loss, Hair Shedding and Scarring types of hair loss. She is a member of the European Hair Research Society.
Dr. Gupta sees private patients with all types of hair loss in Brighton and Hove and Mid-Sussex (Haywards Heath) offering state of the art technology at Experts in Skin and Hair, Matlock Road, Brighton to assess, monitor and treat patients. This includes use of Tricholab studio and embracing both medical and physical treatments including Tricopat, high quality Platelet Rich Plasma, clinic delivered professional microneedling and light based devices.
Website:
https://expertsinskinandhair.co.uk/
Secretary:
Secretary@expertsinskinandhair.co.uk
Tel:
01273 077222
New clinic:
Experts in Skin and Hair
10b Matlock Road
Brighton
BN1 5BF
Having completed her undergraduate training at the University of Nottingham with honors in 2000, Dr. Kaur completed her general medical training and obtained membership of the Royal College of Physicians, London in 2003. Since then she has exclusively worked in Dermatology and obtained full accreditation as a Consultant Dermatologist in 2008. She initially worked as an honorary and locum consultant at the world famous 'St Johns Institute of Dermatology' in London where she nurtured an interest in hair disorders. Since 2009, she has worked as a Consultant Dermatologist at Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust and has been committed to improving care for patients with hair disorders. She has been a member of the British Hair and Nail Society since its foundation, and taught on the inaugural training course. She runs a specialist alopecia service including offering topical immunotherapy treatment. She has helped write patient information leaflets on hair disease for the British Association of Dermatologists, helped write the trainee curriculum for hair disease, enjoys teaching and presenting to various audiences on hair disease and enjoys participating in hair research. She is a co-author on numerous hair disease related publications.
https://www.spirehealthcare.com/consultant-profiles/dr-manjit-kaur-c4714185/
Dr. Caroline Champagne is a UK trained and GMC registered consultant dermatologist and hair specialist. Her private practice is based at Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre. She also works at Watford General Hospital, West Herts NHS trust where she runs the hair loss service and is also the skin cancer lead consultant. Caroline is aware of how difficult it can be to cope with and talk about hair problems. She therefore ensures plenty of time to discuss concerns and achieve a manageable treatment plan. Dr. Champagne studied Medicine and an intercalated BSc in pharmacology at Bristol University. She undertook an MSc in clinical dermatology at the St Johns Institute of dermatology in London. She completed her dermatology training in Oxford, did a fellowship in hair and scalp disorders and became a consultant in 2015. Caroline has two young children which keep her busy. She grew up in southern Spain and her interests include tennis, skiing and walking the dog.
Private practice:
https://drcarolinechampagne.co.uk/
Private secretary:
enquiries@drcarolinechampagne.co.uk
Tel:
07860110229
https://www.spirehealthcare.com/spire-bushey-diagnostic-centre/home/
Dr. Anita Takwale is a UK trained Consultant Dermatologist and the former President of the British Hair and Nail Society. Dr. Anita has been leading the specialist tertiary referral hair clinics at Gloucester, UK for the last 14 years. She is the co-author of the British association of Dermatologist living guideline for managing people with Alopecia Areata 2024, the founder member of the European Taskforce for Hair, and an expert on the panel of international hair specialist groups (SOFFIA, ASAMI).
Dr. Anita has recently published the national guidelines for standardised hair loss photography in UK. Dr. Anita is a frequent speaker at conferences, has published extensively and has co-authored the chapter on Hair and Nails in the book “Dermatology Training: The Essentials and 'Dermatosis of the scalp' in the 10th edition of Rook Textbook in dermatology. She is currently involved as a principal investigator in clinical research on new JAK inhibitors for Alopecia Areata.
https://www.gloucestershiredermatologyconsultants.com/index.php/dr-anita-takwale
Dr. Sharon Wong is a UK-trained Consultant Dermatologist and one of the few in the country to specialise in hair and scalp disorders. Based in London, she consults at 9 Harley Street.
With a unique approach that combines dermatology and medical trichology, Dr. Sharon is known for her holistic assessments, clear diagnoses, and effective treatment plans—particularly for complex hair loss in Asian and Afro-Caribbean patients.
In addition to her clinical commitments, Dr. Sharon is a spokesperson for the British Skin Foundation, medical advisor for the British Beauty Council and is a key opinion leader for Vichy, L'Oreal and Nioxin. She has also appeared on BBC2's Diagnosis Detectives, Channel 4's SKIN series and her expert commentary on hair and scalp health is regularly featured in press.
Her warm, clear, and medically led approach has made her one of London's most sought-after specialists in skin, hair, and scalp health.
Inanch London offers cutting-edge hair loss and hair replacement solutions tailored to individuals experiencing thinning hair, alopecia, or complete hair loss. As the exclusive London clinic for the renowned Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories (CRL) CNC Hair Replacement System, they provide a non-surgical, clinically tested solution that replicates the scalp using a 3D-printed base and real human hair. This fully customised prosthetic integrates seamlessly with the client's existing hair and scalp, offering a natural-looking, breathable, and secure result that can be styled just like real hair. In addition to CNC, Inanch London also offers the innovative CombLine Hair Filler system—an ultra-fine, non-damaging method of adding volume and density, using real ethically sourced human hair extensions, to areas where traditional extensions cannot be applied. These advanced techniques are delivered by a highly skilled team led by multi-award winning hair enhancement specialist Inanch Emir in a discreet, luxury setting, making Inanch London a leading destination for transformative hair restoration. Visit www.inanch.com or @InanchLondon for more info
Website:
https://www.inanch.com
"Mandeville London are industry-leading luxury medical wigmakers, specialising in handmade European hair wigs, toppers and hairpieces for all types of hair loss, including alopecia, chemotherapy, thinning hair and scalp trauma. Recognised globally for their one of a kind creations designed to meet the exact needs of each individual, their expert team of wigmakers restore the confidence of men, women, transgender clients and children at their private, relaxing London townhouse studios."
Website:
https://www.mandevillelondon.com
Dr. Reena Shah (BSc (Hons), MSc, DClin Psych, CPsychol), is a Senior Clinical Psychologist who works for the Central and North West London Trust. Dr. Reena is an expert in Psychodermatology, she developed the psychology service at the specialist tertiary psychodermatology clinic at the Royal London Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust) and now has her own clinic. Dr. Reena offers psychological assessment and therapy to treat patients with skin disorders and other mental health issues. She aims to improve her patients' quality of life by tailoring the therapy in accordance to her patients' needs and goals. She believes that understanding the skin-mind link is a key factor for successful outcomes in treatment. She works with people of all ages, families and couples. Importantly Dr. Reena has the ability to offer many therapeutic models, such as Solution-focused, Behavioural, Cognitive-Behavioural, Systemic Family Therapy and EMDR. Within her career, Dr. Reena has worked with theadvisory board for the British Association of Dermatologists psychodermatology group, a member of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Skin, on the executive committee for Psychodermatology UK, in the BAD Clinical Guideline Developmental group and in the NICE guideline developmental group for various skin conditions/ diagnoses. Dr. Reena is an invitedlecturer at the University of Hertfordshire on the MSc Dermatology programme and the annual Psychodermatology UK training and the Psychodermatology Educational Meeting. Her passion for psychodermatology leads to working closely with various skin condition charities and conducting innovative research within this field. She has research papers in both psychodermatology and psychology published internationally and in peer-reviewed journals.
Website:
www.DrReenaShah.com
Email:
DrReenaShah@proton.me
Dr. Alexandra Mizara, a Chartered Counselling Psychologist specializing in psychodermatologyover the past 15 years. She co-founded one of the first psychology-dedicated services for skin conditions at the Royal Free Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in 2006. Her clinical practice and research focus on the psychological management of individuals with conditions such as psoriasis, acne, alopecia areata and scarring alopecias. Dr. Mizara has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. She frequently delivers talks, training sessions, and workshops to diverse audiences and has authored peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters on topics related to psychological care and holistic management in dermatological diseases.
Website:
www.dralexmizara.com
Shirley McDonald is an experienced Consultant Trichologist with over 30 years of experience. Her research on scarring hair loss earned her a Fellowship from the Institute of Trichologists (IOT) and she is currently advancing her knowledge by pursuing a PhD in Biomedical science. Operating from her practice in Hendon, London, she employs a holistic approach to treatment that considers lifestyle, diet, and hair care, catering to all hair types, including Afro-textured hair. In addition to her clinical practice, Shirley serves as a clinical tutor and is a Board Director, representing the IOT on the Dermatology Council for England. Her expertise has been highlighted in numerous publications, including the Metro newspaper, Black Hair magazine, and Business Insider, and she has made several appearances on news segments for BBC and ITV.To book an appointment with Shirley McDonald FIT IAT
Hendon:
https://the-hair-and-scalp-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings/
Harley Clinic:
https://trichologists.org.uk/iot-clinic-appt-booking/
The British Skin Foundation is the only UK charity that raises money to fund research into all types of skin diseases, including skin cancer.
Sixty percent of British people currently suffer from or have suffered with a skin disease at some point during their lifetime. Whilst some skin conditions are manageable, others are severe enough to kill.
We are here to help change that by raising money for vital research to help find cures and treatments for common skin conditions like eczema or acne, through to potential killers like malignant melanoma.
Founded in 1996, the British Skin Foundation has supported around 500 research projects and awarded £21,500,000 in funding across all skin diseases.
Whilst we are dedicated to raising money for research, we also aim to raise awareness of skin diseases in the wider community. We're committed to educating people about the different skin conditions, helping to reduce stigma and promote understanding.
The British Skin Foundation receives no statutory funding and relies completely on donations.
Find us on socials @BSFcharity
www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk
Alopecia UK is a national charity providing support, community and education to improve the lives of those affected by alopecia.
The charity's website contains information and advice pages, including tips for living well with alopecia, and how to advocate for yourself within the NHS. Alopecia UK provides opportunities for people affected by alopecia to connect, share practical advice and feel less isolated, including national events, local support groups, and online support groups.
Alopecia UK also raises awareness of the challenges faced by those with alopecia, in both society and healthcare systems, and champions research by placing those affected by alopecia at the heart of research.
Visit the charity's website to find out more: https://www.alopecia.org.uk/
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