There was plenty of media coverage recently warning about the potential damage false eyelashes can do to the existing hairs. In certain cases it can lead to significant eyelash loss. Whereas in most cases the hair will grow back eventually, in others it may not. Eyelash hair transplantation is now a real possibility for anyone […]
Following on from the well publicised case of Naomi Campbell’s hair, Farjo patient Catherine McKay was interviewed by the Daily Mirror on July 16. She discussed her own tight hairstyling and how that resulted in traction alopecia and loss of hair from her temples and sides of her scalp. She eventually managed to rectify […]
Whether Alan Carr’s supposed sudden hair growth is or is not the result of a hair transplant – I can’t categorically say, however one thing I’m sure of is that it is not due to the herbal remedies he claims to have been drinking! Certainly green tea, aloa vera juice and the like may make […]
A woman can change her hairstyle as often as she changes her mind. A recent study found that women change their hairstyles more than 100 times between the ages of 13 and 65 – that’s a lot of serum, hair spray and hair dye! The numerous hairstyles sported throughout a woman’s lifetime aren’t just limited […]
On Tuesday, June 29th 2010, Channel 5 News on its 5pm bulletin featured a story about supermodel Naomi Campbell and bald patches on her scalp. Earlier that day they contacted Dr Bessam Farjo for an expert opinion and sent a team to interview him at the Farjo Hair Institute’s Harley Street premises in London. Dr Farjo […]
On Tuesday, June 29th 2010, Channel 5 News on its 5pm bulletin featured a story about supermodel Naomi Campbell and bald patches on her scalp. Earlier that day they contacted Dr Bessam Farjo for an expert opinion and sent a team to interview him at the Farjo Hair Institute’s Harley Street premises in London. Dr […]
It’s a common misconception that hair loss is a problem faced predominantly by men. We see a high number of women at the practice suffering from hair loss for a variety of reasons. One cause of hair loss in women that is on the increase is traction alopecia due to hair extensions; which would appear […]
I was interested to see an article the other day, commenting on John Travolta’s ‘possible’ hair loss and his attempt to cover it – in his case, with a hair piece. The article made me think two things: Firstly, I’m confident that there is no ‘possible’ about it – John has gradually been losing his […]
Whilst in between consultations today I received an email from a recent patient of mine, enquiring as to why some men have to undergo 2-3 operations to receive the same number of grafts he had received in one. This is a subject that can often prove very confusing to patients as they try to differentiate […]
Dr Bessam Farjo was invited as an expert to guest on Radio 4′s Woman’s Hour today June 8th. The show was presented by Jane Garvey. Former model Gail Porter talks about her hair growing back after five years of baldness. The TV presenter and patron of Alopecia UK, Gail Porter, talks to Jane about having hair again […]