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 had already been quizzed by the Sun newspaper on the same subject earlier and was of the opinion that Naomi is suffering from traction alopecia. This condition results from mechanical damage to the hair most commonly seen following prolonged tight hairstyles, braiding or even hair extensions. The hair is likely to grow back but in severe and prolonged damage it may not and hair transplant surgery is a possible treatment option.
Over 40% of men experience severe hair loss by the time they turn 40 — resulting in many men seeking permanent remedies for baldness later in life. Women are also impacted by hair loss, and Strip FUT is something that can be transformational for both genders. Strip FUT (follicular unit transplantation) is a type of […]
There’s a lot of advice out there to help you keep your hair happy and healthy — from how often you should wash it to whether you should even bother with shampoo! The trichologists here at The Farjo Hair Institute share their expert advice: Wash your hair regularly By washing your hair regularly, you can […]
Hair loss can occur for a wide range of reasons, including your genetics, hormone levels, medical and skin conditions, your age, tight hairstyles, as well as your levels of stress and anxiety. Here we discuss hair loss and links to mental health. Anxiety Those that suffer from anxiety may have an increased chance of hair […]
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