Latest figures from the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) show that, despite the global recession, the demand for procedures to correct hair loss has been stronger than ever. A survey of members of the ISHRS – one of the world’s leading medical authorities on hair loss and hair restoration – found between 2008 […]
The End Is Nigh
Posted onI was recently asked to comment on the relationship between stem cells and hair loss for an article entitled ‘The end of baldness’. New research suggests that bald men are not in fact bald, but the stem cells of a bald scalp are producing growths that are just too fine to be seen by the naked […]
Is Katie Price Tearing Her Hair Out? Probably!
Posted onKatie Price is not the first female celebrity who is said to have suffered from hair loss. Less than a year ago, photographs emerged of Naomi Campbell showing visible bald spots. Two very different women, one cause of hair loss – traction alopecia! This problem is something I’ve commented on many times before. But for […]
Is A Hair Transplant Right For You?
Posted onJust because you’re experiencing hair loss doesn’t mean you should immediately embark on hair transplant surgery. Even those who have reasonable hair loss and are technically feasible to treat don’t always make for suitable patients. The psychological aspects of hair transplant surgery – and indeed hair loss itself – must always be considered. I could […]
Hair Loss In The Press
Posted onIt is always reassuring to see stories in the media about hair loss – it’s good to see the subject is being taken more seriously. That being said, it can be equally frustrating when you see ‘expert’ opinions that are factually incorrect, or information that’s misleading. Two such stories have appeared in the last few […]