Dr Bessam Farjo explains to the Daily Mail all about hair loss in response to stress and emotional shock ‘It’s not uncommon for women to suffer hair loss after the stress of a relationship breakdown,’ says Dr Bessam Farjo, medical director of the Institute of Trichologists. He explains that when we are under stress, the […]
Roadshow Set To Educate The Masses About Hair Loss
Posted onAs you may or may not know, I recently joined the Board of Trustees of the Hair Foundation – a not for profit organisation dedicated to providing unbiased information on hair – and this year marks the launch of its National Day of Hair and Skin Health Awareness Roadshow Series in the USA. The goal […]
Making Hair Loss An Everyday Topic
Posted onIn America, August is Hair Loss Awareness Month, which shines a spotlight on the prevalence of thinning hair amongst both men and women. Hair loss can be extremely distressing. Women, in particular, can feel as though they are the only person affected by it. My patients often tell me that their self-esteem took a nosedive […]
‘Hats’ A Good Cure For Baldness!
Posted onThe Daiy Mail recently reported on a space-aged helmet that can help to counteract baldness. The rather unusual looking contraption hovers over the crown of the head, held in place by a pair of rather retro headphones! The ‘hands-free hair rejuvenator’ works by firing low-level wavelengths from 21 tiny lasers at the hair follicles, which […]
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 […]
Eyebrow Raising Fashions Spark Demand For Transplants
Posted onI’ve noticed a few articles in the press recently (admittedly, more focused on the female population) about the importance of eyebrows for framing the face. Of course, having ‘perfect’ eyebrows – just like having a full head of hair – is a cosmetic issue for many. Those who are a little follicularly challenged in the […]
Can Balding Cause More Heartache Than We Thought?
Posted onYesterday’s papers all picked up on the same piece of research from Japan – the rather alarming statistic that men who suffer from male pattern baldness are 32 per cent more likely to suffer from heart disease than those blessed with a full head of hair. However, only those balding from the crown of the […]
April Hair Transplant Workshop Sold Out To Huge Success!
Posted onLive Hair Transplant Surgery Workshop: Patient Selection & Hairline Design. Join us at the first U.K. ISHRS sponsored workshop April 29-30, 2013 in Manchester. Learn all about hair transplant surgery including strip FUT, FUE manual & mechanical as well as FUE by new ARTAS Robot. We have a world class international faculty including: Jerry E […]
Hair Loss Is Not-So-Embarrassing!
Posted onAs you may have seen on the news section of our website, our hair transplant surgery was recently featured on the Channel 4 series, Embarrassing Bodies. I performed surgery on Paul, whose confidence had been knocked by scars on his face. Hair taken from Paul’s scalp was transplanted to disguise the marks left by skin […]