Iodine – what it is and why it is SO important for Women
In terms of metabolic importance, Iodine is deemed the next most essential (trace) nutrient after iron and Vitamin D.
Iron deficiency & hair loss – an interpretation
As a continuously growing & metabolically-active tissue, hair requires high levels of
Isotretinoin acne treatments – what you need to know.
Isotretinoin is a form of retinoic acid (Vitamin A) sold under the proprietary name of Roaccutane or Accutane (1). Isotretinoin is prescribed by medical specialists
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
Potential risks of oral Minoxidil – what your doctor may not know
Oral Minoxidil is currently a commonly prescribed treatment for hair loss in women and men. It’s use for this purpose is ‘cosmetic’ and ‘off label’
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
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI’s) – what you should know
Proton pump inhibitors (PPI’s) are a class of drugs that reduce how much acid the stomach makes. These drugs are prescribed to assist with gastro-oesophageal
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 hormones: Cortisol, Melatonin, DHEA-s – an overview.
About Cortisol: Cortisol is the major glucocorticoid (steroid hormone) produced in the adrenal cortex of the adrenal glands. Cortisol is a key stress response hormone
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