Sadly, 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 […]
Hollywood heartthrob, Bradley Cooper, is apparently turning to propecia to ward off hair loss. The 39-year-old American actor appears, like many men his age, to be suffering from the onset of male pattern baldness, though judging by recent pictures, it’s a relatively mild case. Many men suffer from hair loss due to male pattern baldness […]
We were privileged to welcome doctors from around the globe at the Farjo Hair Institute last week, who gathered to learn about the ARTAS Robotic System, which was showcased at our Manchester premises. They witnessed us demonstrate the new technology and live case studies. The robotic system allows surgeons to work with extra precision when […]
When 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 […]
This 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 […]
MP, Nadine Dorries, has become the latest public figure to announce that she is suffering from alopecia, raising awareness of an issue that is becoming increasingly prevalent amongst women. Although I commend Nadine for sharing her story, she raised a few points in her interview with Jeremy Vine on BBC Radio 2 that I feel […]
Over 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 […]
The 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 […]
The 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, […]
An 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 […]