Hair Loss is a Health Concern — Not Just a Cosmetic One

Hair loss is often miscategorized as a purely aesthetic issue. In reality, it can be one of the earliest and most visible indicators of underlying hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, chronic stress, or inflammatory conditions.

At DAO Clinic, we don’t just treat the symptom — we investigate the why. Our hair restoration protocols are grounded in medical diagnostics and regenerative science, designed to reverse hair loss by restoring balance to the body and scalp.

📊 Hair Loss by the Numbers: A Regional Epidemic

Hair loss is affecting men and women across the globe, but the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region are showing a marked increase in prevalence due to genetic, environmental, and lifestyle-related factors.

• 60% of men in Egypt show signs of hair thinning by the age of 40

• 1 in 3 women in the MENA region report hair loss due to hormonal imbalances, PCOS, or postpartum changes

• The rise in post-COVID telogen effluvium, stress-induced shedding, and low-vitamin D prevalence in the Gulf are making early-onset hair loss more common than ever

• Recent studies also suggest that air pollution and UV exposure may contribute to oxidative stress on the scalp, accelerating follicular aging

🔬 Understanding the Biology Behind Hair Loss

Hair follicles go through a delicate life cycle of growth (anagen), rest (telogen), and shedding (catagen). Disruptions in this cycle — from stress, illness, hormones, or inflammation — can push follicles into premature rest, slowing or halting regrowth.

Common causes include:

• Androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness driven by DHT sensitivity)

• Thyroid disorders, PCOS, menopause, and postpartum hormonal shifts

• Telogen effluvium, triggered by physical or emotional stress

• Autoimmune responses, like alopecia areata

• Nutritional gaps, especially in iron, vitamin D, biotin, and zinc

• Microinflammation and oxidative stress in the scalp tissue

🧬 DAO’s Science-Driven Hair Restoration Solutions

At DAO Clinic, our protocols are informed by regenerative medicine, functional diagnostics, and scalp biology. Here’s how we approach it:

1. PRP / PRF Injections

Autologous blood-derived growth factors (from your own plasma or fibrin) are injected directly into areas of thinning to stimulate follicle activity, increase vascular supply, and extend the growth phase.

🧪 Clinical studies show that PRP can increase hair density by up to 30% after 3–6 sessions.

2. Exosome Therapy

Exosomes are nano-vesicles derived from stem cells, rich in cytokines and genetic signals that reactivate follicle stem cells, promote angiogenesis, and reduce inflammation.

🔬 A 2023 review found exosome therapy to be effective even in cases resistant to PRP alone.

3. Impact® Electroporation

A needle-free, low-voltage device that enhances the absorption of topical hair serums deep into the scalp, improving bioavailability without discomfort or downtime.

4. Mesotherapy

Micro-injections of targeted nutrients (biotin, amino acids, copper peptides) are delivered to revitalize the dermal papilla and support keratin synthesis.

🧑‍⚕️ Especially useful for diffuse shedding and stress-related hair loss in women.

5. Scalp Detoxification & Oxygen Therapy

We deep-clean and oxygenate the scalp to reduce microbial overgrowth, calm inflammation, and rebalance the skin barrier — preparing the scalp for more intensive therapies.

6. Acell + PRP Combination Therapy

A next-generation protocol combining extracellular matrix (ECM) scaffolding with PRP to support cell regeneration and improve outcomes in cases of advanced hair loss or post-transplant maintenance.

🧠 The Future of Hair Loss Treatment Is Personalised

Hair restoration isn’t one-size-fits-all. At DAO, we treat each case individually — factoring in hormone levels, nutritional labs, stress exposure, and scalp condition. Our protocols are designed for sustainable, long-term improvements, not short-term cosmetic fixes.