Does Hi-Doctor treat Traction alopecia directly?

Traction alopecia falls within hair growth, but it isn't always the primary indication of our treatments. The doctor reviews your case and tells you clearly whether Traction alopecia fits our current scope or whether you should be referred on.

What can Hi-Doctor offer me if I have Traction alopecia?

An individualised medical review within hair growth, no algorithms. If your case is eligible, we propose a treatment plan with clinical evidence and EU authorisation. If it isn't, the doctor tells you and the consultation is refunded.

How much does the consultation cost and what does it include?

The plan is €25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth; a one-off sexual-health consultation is €35. Each covers the questionnaire review, any clarifications the doctor needs through private chat, and an electronic prescription if approved. Plan renewals are also reviewed by your doctor.

What if my case needs an in-person specialist?

The doctor tells you during the consultation and points you to the most appropriate route. Hi-Doctor does not issue prescriptions outside the scenarios we can review safely via telemedicine.

Can I consult for Traction alopecia from Constanta?

Yes. Hi-Doctor runs 100% online across the EU, so from Constanta you can fill in the questionnaire and receive the medical review without travelling. The electronic prescription issued by the licensed doctor is valid at any EU pharmacy under Directive 2011/24/EU; outside Spain the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

How does a doctor evaluate a hair-loss case in an online consultation?

Through the pattern of loss, how long it has been progressing, family history and current medication. In some cases we ask for scalp photos. The doctor proposes a tailored treatment plan and adjusts it to your tolerance.

What is the private electronic prescription and why is it valid across the EU?

The private electronic prescription (Receta Médica Privada Electrónica) is issued by a licensed doctor in Spain. It is a PDF carrying every field required by EU Directive 2011/24/EU (patient, prescriber with country of registration, active ingredient, dose), which makes it legally recognised across all 27 EU member states. In Spanish pharmacies it is dispensed from the QR; outside Spain, the pharmacist dispenses the locally marketed equivalent of the same active ingredient.

How does Hi-Doctor work step by step?

1) Fill in an online medical questionnaire in about 4 minutes. 2) The plan is €25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth; sexual health is €35 per consultation and a skin consultation is €40. 3) An EU-licensed doctor reviews your case and, if appropriate, issues an electronic prescription. 4) Collect it at any EU pharmacy. If the review is not approved, the applicable fee is refunded in full.

CONDITION · COVERED AREA · Constanta

Traction alopecia within Hair growth.

Hair loss caused by hairstyles that pull on the roots.

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€15/month (billed €45 every 90 days)Full refund if a review is not approved

HAIR GROWTH

Start in five minutes.

Answer the questionnaire. A licensed doctor reads it. You pay only if treatment is approved.

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HOW IT WORKS · 5 STEPS

Five steps. No waiting room.

From the online consultation to ongoing follow-up — without leaving home.

5 minutes
Start your online visit
Answer a 5-minute health questionnaire from home.
Less than 2 hours
A doctor reviews your case
A licensed doctor reviews your answers and replies personally.
Refund guarantee
Review and payment
If not approved, we refund your €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) in full.
EU pharmacies
Collect treatment from the pharmacy
Collect it at any EU pharmacy with your e-prescription.
4-week check-in
Ongoing support
Private chat, 4-week check-in, simple prescription renewal.

HAIR GROWTH

Traction alopecia

Traction alopecia is mechanical. The first step is usually changing the hair habit; the doctor helps decide whether anything further is needed.

WHAT IT IS

Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss caused by repeated mechanical tension on the hair follicles. It is typically caused by hairstyles that pull the hair from the root, such as tight ponytails, braids, dreadlocks or extensions.

Prolonged traction can inflame the follicle and, if not corrected in time, lead to permanent damage. The doctor assesses the degree of involvement and recommends the steps to take to prevent progression.

HOW COMMON IT IS

One of the most preventable causes of hair loss, especially common in populations that regularly use tension-based hairstyles.

CAUSES

Hairstyles with prolonged tension (ponytails, braids, dreadlocks)
Use of extensions or hairpieces
Clips or pins that exert local pressure
Repeated pulling during styling or brushing

TREATMENT APPROACHES

Removal of the source of mechanical traction
Topical corticosteroids if there is inflammation
Growth stimulation with minoxidil
Scalp physiotherapy and massage
Long-term change in hairstyling habits

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR

If you notice areas of hair loss in the areas of greatest tension or if changing habits is not enough, the doctor assesses whether there is permanent damage and what options are available.

PRICING

You only pay if treatment is approved.

€25/month for weight loss or €15/month (billed €45 every 90 days) for hair growth. One-off consultations are €35 for sexual health and €40 for dermatology.