Iron deficiency & hair loss – an interpretation
As a continuously growing & metabolically-active tissue, hair requires high levels of
Jak-Inhibitors-in-Trichology
‘Janus kinase’ (JAK) inhibitors are a group of pharmaceutical drug – principally Ruxolitinib/Tofacitinib (1) – which clinical trials have shown
Pattern hair loss in Women is not always ‘genetic’
As a Trichologist specialising in female hair loss since 1999, I’ve treated thousands of women across
Problems of the Gut & its effects on the hair
I’m unsure how much other practitioners see the links between health, hair loss & a ‘problematic’ gastrointestinal tract
The downsides of iron supplementation by injection or infusion
Iron injections or infusions are increasingly becoming the standard medical ‘quick fix’ response to low iron levels in Women. And whilst they obviously may be
The great ‘hair wash’ debate
Myth and argument have long surrounded how frequently we should wash our hair: Regularly to maintain a clean healthy scalp and hair, or not at
The overlooked hormones in thyroid disturbance
Most practitioners of the various disciplines in health would or should have a sound working knowledge of the TSH, T4 and T3 (1) flow and
The stress – hair loss correlation
It would be the rare individual concerned about hair loss that hasn’t been told at least once it’s being caused by ‘stress’. Often a platitude
Thinning scalp hair in Indian and sub
Throughout the world, Women of Indian heritage have long been admired for their luxurious
Treating scalp hair loss – how difficult could it be
Modern marketing stratagems seem to be made for our society’s hedonistic ‘I want it now’ attitudes – and simplistic hair loss treatments are the perfect example.
Understanding Fibrosing Alopecia
Frontal fibrosing alopecia (FFA) is a potentially permanent hair loss condition, believed to be of autoimmune origin (1). FFA belongs to a group of inflammatory
Unsuccessful IVF & thinning scalp hair density – what’s the connection?
The Scenario: Young woman in her 20’s actively but unsuccessfully attempting to become pregnant. Similarly late 30’s – early 40’s woman aware of her ‘biologic