Dr Heng Jiacheng

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MBBS|Dip. Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)| Assosciate member ISHRS| Member AAHRS| Member International Trichoscopy Society

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Join date: Jun 24, 2026

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Dr Heng Jiacheng (JC) is a medical doctor trained at the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS), and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine from the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM). Dr JC has received specialised training in hair and scalp disorders under Professor Antonella Tosti through the International Academy of Trichology.A personal experience with hair loss inspired a deep interest in hair restoration. Having undergone hair transplantation and medical therapy, Dr JC brings firsthand insight into the challenges faced by individuals experiencing hair loss. This perspective informs a patient-centric approach that emphasises evidence-based assessment, realistic expectations, and long-term management strategies to support optimal hair and scalp health.

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Aug 10, 2026 ∙ 8 min

Iron Deficiency and Hair Loss: Does Low Ferritin Matter?

Iron deficiency can be associated with diffuse, non-scarring hair shedding, even when a person’s haemoglobin level remains normal. However, not every person with low ferritin will experience hair loss, and not every case of hair loss will improve simply by taking iron.

Aug 3, 2026 ∙ 9 min

Can Vitamin A Cause Hair Loss? Why Both Too Little and Too Much Can

Jul 24, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Normal Daily Hair Shedding: How Much Hair Loss Is Normal?

Written by Dr Heng Jiacheng, MBBS, Diploma in Aesthetic Medicine (AAAM)Associate Member, ISHRS · Member, AAHRS. Insights from a Singapore-based hair-loss physician Finding hair on your pillow, in the shower drain, or caught in your hairbrush can be alarming. One of the most common questions we hear in clinic is: "How many hairs should I lose each day before it's considered abnormal?" The reassuring answer is that hair shedding is completely normal. Every healthy scalp sheds hair as part of...