Is hair loss during menopause common? Hair loss during menopause and perimenopause (i.e., around menopause) is relatively common. More generally, losing some hair volume is a natural part of the ageing process. For example, it is estimated that around 40% of women aged 70 years or over experience female-pattern baldness – the most common type […]
Alopecia Areata is a condition that causes your hair to fall out in small patches. Typically these patches measure no more than several centimetres and can be almost unnoticeable. However, the patches can sometimes connect and become more visible as a result. You may first notice clumps of hair on your pillow or in the […]
Recently, American actress and TV presenter Ricki Lake opened up about her hair loss, revealing that a combination of yo-yo dieting, stress and styling damage over the years had taken its toll. It’s an issue that many women can relate to, but few feel comfortable talking about. Losing some hair volume is a natural part […]
Realising that you are starting to lose your hair is a shock to many. As such, when people start to notice their receding hairline, or thinning patches, their mind immediately jumps to the same drastic conclusion: “that’s it – I need a hair transplant!”. Of course, hair transplants are highly effective for the right candidate, […]
If you have spotted that you’re going a little thin on top, or your hairline isn’t what it used to be, you’re in good company – around half of men and a quarter of women will experience hair loss in their lifetime. For some, it’s something that they can happily live with, but if you […]