I was reading an article in the latest issue of Esquire this weekend in which X Factor presenter Dermot O’Leary candidly revealed the details of the grooming products he uses, from Tom Ford shower gel to Elemis Deep Cleanse facial wash. He was even insistent enough to declare that Colgate is the one and only […]
Stress Makes You Go Bald… And Other Myths
Posted onThere are too many urban legends and myths to count when it comes to hair loss causes and remedies. Depending on what you read, hair loss can be caused by anything from too much (or indeed, too little) testosterone to a bad quality hairbrush, and many things besides. Here are some of the most frequently […]
Banish Baldness With A Bracelet
Posted onTrichotillomania is a compulsion disorder that causes a person to uncontrollably pull their hair out. It’s estimated that around 370,000 people in the UK endure the psychological condition, which drives sufferers to pull hair from their scalp, eyebrows or even eyelashes. The powerful urge to pull is followed by intense emotional relief; however, sufferers are […]
Stress – Don’t Lose Your Hair over It
Posted onSadly, for the majority of us, stress is something we’ve come to expect as part of our day-to-day lives. Whether it’s financial concerns, academic pressures, work or something more personal, our bodies are subjected to the effects of stress and anxiety every day. The impact stress can have on our body is well documented through […]
Testing, Testing… Are You Balding?
Posted onWhen we see a patient for a consultation, one of the things we have to consider most carefully when considering their suitability for a hair transplant is how much more hair they are likely to lose. If a man comes to us at too young an age – say early twenties – in most cases […]
Baldness Breakthrough to be Welcomed with Cautious Optimism
Posted onThis week, it’s been hard to ignore the news about what journalists have dubbed a ‘baldness breakthrough’. For those of you who’ve missed it, in a nutshell, scientists have for the first time shown that it’s possible to renew follicles capable of sprouting human hair on human skin. This study is groundbreaking in the sense […]
Baby Makes You Tear Your Hair Out?
Posted onOver the years, I’ve had many women ask me why their hair appears to have become thinner after having a baby. It’s common knowledge that hair often become considerably thicker during pregnancy, but women are less prepared for their hair loss after giving birth. During pregnancy there is over production of female hormone oestrogen. This […]
Stop Old Age In Its Tracks (Hair Wise…)
Posted onThe thinning of the hair is an inevitable part of the aging process, and I’m often asked how best to counteract hair’s deterioration through age. There are a few things that can be done to slow this down – at least a little. Eating a healthy diet rich in zinc, calcium, sodium and potassium can […]
Transplants – The ‘Best’ Solution For Hair Loss!
Posted onThe Daily Mail recently reported on Calum Best’s decision to undergo a hair transplant. The explanation given for Calum’s thinning was that, during his younger years, he had caused damage by constantly bleaching his hair blonde and pulling it back in a tight ponytail. Consistently wearing a very tight ponytail can indeed cause traction alopecia, […]
What’s Lacking In Hair Is Made Up For In Respect
Posted onAn article in The Guardian caught my eye recently, which questioned whether ‘Bald is best for bosses’. This unusual statement suggests that men with completely bald heads are perceived as being more masculine, dominant and as greater potential leaders. There appears to be a trend amongst US company bosses to sport a bald haircut or […]