I’ve had an increasing number of enquiries of late, asking me whether finasteride will affect a man’s chances of reproducing, or even cause impotency. I have been surprised by this sudden interest in a drug that has been used as a treatment for hair loss for almost 15 years. And whilst I’ve not paid too […]
Gordon Ramsay’s Other F Word… Follicle
Posted onSince images emerged of Gordon Ramsay looking somewhat jaded after a hair transplant in LA, it’s been a busy couple of weeks at the Farjo Medical Centre. His swollen face sparked rumours that he’d undergone a number of other cosmetic procedures and this began a media frenzy relating to all things hair loss. As a […]
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 […]
Trichotillomania – Treating The Cause As Well As The Symptoms
Posted onI’ve seen a lot in the press recently about the rise in cases of trichotillomania and the requests for more help from the NHS to help those suffering from the condition. It appears that cases of the impulse control disorder are becoming more and more common in the UK. It’s sad to hear that the most […]
Gail Porter and Dr Farjo on BBC Radio 4 Woman’s Hour
Posted onDr 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 […]