Hair loss
Queens Walking Group event on Youtube
During January 2021, the Queens walking group put on an online event called Black Hair Rocks, which was a partial re-run of part of the original event in November 2020. The Queens Walking Group is a genuine walking group based in South London. Joan Bailey from the group felt it Read more…
Afro-textured hair
Common types of hair loss experienced in black women
This clinic provides help and advice to people experiencing hair loss of all hair types. However there are certain types of hair loss which affect women with afro-textured hair more. I will be talking about this at the Business of Hair Conference due to take place in January 2021.. To Read more…
Afro-textured hair
Dealing with Afro Hair Loss
It can be difficult to know where to get credible sources of advice when experiencing hair loss, regardless of hair type. During lockdown I had the opportunity to have a chat with Dija Ayodele, Aesthetician and Founder of the Black Skin Directory about hair loss in people with Afro-textured hair Read more…
Hair loss
Eating for your hair – Podcast with Doctor’s Kitchen
As a medical doctor with an interest in Trichology, it was an honour and a pleasure to be invited to lunch with Dr Rupy of The Doctor’s Kitchen. We both have a background in General Practice in the UK and have recognised that in general, doctors receive very little training Read more…
Hair loss
What is a trichologist?
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 originated in a London barbershop under a self styled Professor Read more…
Hair loss
Topical medications for hair restoration
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) which is a tablet that can be obtained on a Read more…
Hair loss
Thinking about a hair transplant? Please consider other options first
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 has the abundance of clinics which may not have the Read more…
Hair loss
How is this clinic different to other hair loss clinics?
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 blood tests but want to discuss their hair loss in Read more…
Hair loss
What’s the difference between dermatology and trichology?
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 nurses. The majority of dermatology practice in the UK involves Read more…