Trichology & hair loss assessment.
A thorough consultation to help understand your hair or scalp concern, from thinning and shedding to pattern hair loss. Your pharmacist independent prescriber will take a detailed history, examine your scalp, and recommend any blood tests that may help identify an underlying cause. GPhC-registered, no GP referral needed.
Understanding your hair and scalp.
Trichology is the study and care of the hair and scalp. Hair loss and thinning can happen for many reasons, including pattern hair loss, telogen effluvium (a temporary shedding often triggered by stress, illness, or a big change in the body), low iron stores, thyroid problems, and some nutritional deficiencies. Working out which of these applies to you usually starts with a detailed conversation and a close look at your scalp and hair, sometimes supported by blood tests.
At your consultation, your pharmacist independent prescriber will ask about the pattern and timing of your hair loss, your general health, medication, diet, and family history. Where it would help, they can arrange blood tests to check for common contributing factors, and discuss suitable next steps with you.
Is this consultation right for you?
Including male and female pattern hair loss, where thinning develops gradually over months or years.
Noticeably more hair falling out than usual, including after illness, stress, or changes in weight or diet.
Checking iron, thyroid function, and other markers that are commonly linked to hair thinning.
Including flaking, itching, or changes in scalp condition alongside hair changes.
Full pricing available on this page ↓. Any blood tests recommended are priced and booked separately.
How your assessment works.
Initial consultation
A detailed conversation about your hair and scalp history, general health, and any relevant family history, followed by a scalp examination.
Blood tests, if useful
Your pharmacist may recommend our dedicated Male Hair Loss Blood Test, or the equivalent Female Hair Loss Blood Test, comprehensive panels covering iron, thyroid, and androgen markers alongside general health checks. These are booked and priced separately.
Results reviewed
Once any test results are back, your pharmacist reviews them alongside your assessment to build a fuller picture.
Personalised plan
Your pharmacist discusses suitable options with you, and refers you on to your GP or a dermatologist if a specialist opinion is needed.
Book your trichology consultation.
If you already know you’d like blood tests as part of your assessment, mention this at booking or ask your pharmacist during your consultation.
Opening hours
Open 7 days a week, 9am–5pm (bank holidays closed)
Call us
113 Chester Road, Sunderland SR4 7HG · GPhC Registered
Book — Trichology Consultation
Veritas Pharmacy · 113 Chester Road, Sunderland SR4 7HG
Trichology consultation price.
Prices are subject to change; please confirm at the clinic before booking.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Trichology initial consultation | £129.00 |
| Male Hair Loss Blood Test – if recommended, incl. phlebotomy | £214.00 |
| Female Hair Loss Blood Test – if recommended, incl. phlebotomy | £220.00 |
Trichology FAQs.
What happens at a trichology consultation?
Will I definitely need blood tests?
Which blood tests are commonly used in hair loss assessment?
Do you treat all types of hair loss?
Do I need a GP referral?
Is this available on the NHS?
Blood tests often used in hair loss assessment.
Male Hair Loss Blood Test
A comprehensive panel covering iron stores, thyroid function, testosterone and related androgen markers, plus wider general health checks including liver, kidney, and vitamin levels, all from a single sample.
Learn more → £214Female Hair Loss Blood Test
Covers the same iron, thyroid, and androgen markers as the male panel, with additional female-specific hormone markers including progesterone, plus wider general health checks.
Learn more → £220Prefer a single marker on its own? Standalone tests are also available: Ferritin, Thyroid Testing, Testosterone Testing, and Vitamin D.