Elaine is a nurse from Liverpool, England. She first approached us about 3 years ago at the age of 34 suffering from female pattern hair loss. After trying out Minoxidil lotion for a while she opted to have hair transplant surgery with follicular unit grafting. This involved removing a narrow strip from the back of the scalp and then using microscopic dissection to produce the individual follicular unit grafts. This video shows the results of one operation involving around 1350 grafts one year later. She is happy to publicise her case in order to make others in a similar position aware of the potential solution to this problem
The effects of smoking are widely known, with cancer and health warnings on cigarette packaging and adverts highlighting the dangers . But hair loss may be a side effect of smoking which you aren’t as aware of. Does smoking cause hair loss? Having a smoking habit can cause hair loss, or hair thinning, in some […]
Iron deficiency, anaemia, refers to a lower than normal iron in the body. Most commonly, it occurs because of blood loss or pregnancy. However, some people affected by anaemia can experience hair loss as one of their symptoms. So, firstly why do we need iron in the body? Iron is essential for making haemoglobin, a […]
Over recent months, Creatine, a popular pre-workout supplement, has been hitting the headlines due to its potential link with hair loss. Although not proven to cause hair loss, this nutritional and sports supplement may affect the levels of DHT, a hormone connected to hair loss. What is Creatine? Natural Creatine is a source of energy […]
