My clinic was one of the first in the country to start using TrichoTest after it came to the UK in autumn 2019. Shortly before lockdown, I was able to use this service to advise on appropriate hair loss medications Read more…
Trichology is the name given to the study and practice concerned with the hair and scalp. It owes its origin to the ancient Greek word ‘thrix;’ which means hair. In 1860 a semi-scientific interest in hair loss and hair care Read more…
Think carefully before taking supplements. It is very tempting to take a supplement that indicates a benefit for hair. A healthy balanced diet, with food from all the food groups is best for supporting hair growth. However, some people will Read more…
Be aware that there are non-surgical hair restoration options. There are medications such as topical Minoxidil for male and female balding which can be purchased over the counter. For men with balding there is a medication called Propecia (Finasteride 1mg) Read more…
Don’t rush to see a hair transplant surgeon until you have addressed the underlying causes of hair loss first. There is no doubt that hair transplantation in the correct patients can transform lives. Unfortunately as the popularity has increased, so Read more…
This hair loss service has been created to help people who may have received a service elsewhere and want to do more about their hair loss or scalp itching/flaking. Some people may have seen their GP and received the relevant Read more…
The meaningful difference is in the routes into the working in the field of dermatology and trichology. Dermatology includes the study of skin, hair and nails. In the UK it is accepted that this is mainly done by doctors and Read more…
There are some forms of hair loss that need a prompt referral to a dermatologist (a medically specialist in skin hair and nails) who can arrange more in depth tests and is able to prescribe medications for some permanent hair Read more…
If you think that there could be a reason other than balding for your hair loss you may wish to make a routine appointment to see your GP. However it is worth bearing in mind that their main role is Read more…
Don’t rush to a cosmetic clinic for a quick fix solution. Make sure that you have a diagnosis first. The cosmetic sector is becoming more aware of the value of the hair loss market, and as an aesthetic practitioner I Read more…
The first thing to do is not to panic. Anecdotally there seems to be an increase in hair loss in recent years, with increasingly younger people being affected for a range of reasons including diet and lifestyle. There is an Read more…