Posted by admin, on June 25th, 2008, under ALOPECIA AREATA Minoxidil, COMBAT HAIR LOSS (How To Grow Your Hair Back)Gary Heron, FEMALE HAIR LOSS trichologist, GENERAL HAIR LOSS London Trichology Centre, HAIR LOSS FACTS trichology institute, HAIR LOSS: TRICHOLOGIST AT WORK by Gary Heron, PHOTO FILES (from our London Trichology Clinic), TRICHOLOGICAL PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE, TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist
FEMALE BALDNESS
Weaving your way to hair loss
Ravneet Ahluwalia finds out how women can avoid the hair loss that appears to be affecting troubled supermodel Naomi Campbell
Naomi has been doing it from age 14, so there’s a price to pay”
As if Naomi Campbell didn’t have enough problems. On top of her traumatic love life, anger issues and community service for her air- rage assault, she now appears to be going bald.
Pictures of the model’s receding hairline have appeared in the media of late – and experts are blaming years of wearing weaves.
But can weaves cause baldness? In London’s Afro- Caribbean community they have overtaken braids and chemical treatments as the most popular way of styling hair.
Trichologist, or hair specialist, Renee Lagrange says they are fine – if your hair is healthy. “ If it is breaking or thinning, do not consider it,” she warns. “ People think instead of chemically straightening the hair when it is weak, they will give it time to recover by putting in a weave – but they are causing more damage.”
And the British weather adds to the problem.
“ Afro- Caribbean hair tends to lose moisture in the UK because it is not as humid here as in African or Caribbean climates,” Lagrange explains. “ This causes hair to become brittle and break. Putting stress on weak hair with the weight of a weave will cause it to thin or fall out.
“ With Naomi, her patch is likely to be due to the fact she has worn very heavy hair for years. The weight has taken its toll and pulled the hair out.”
Celebrity hairdresser Errol Douglas, who has styled Naomi and Kelly Rowland, agrees. “ There’s no doubt about it – Naomi is going bald. If you’re constantly wearing weaves you’re not giving your hair a chance to recover and she’s changing it all the time in order to have the right look,” he says. “ She has been doing this since she was 14 and she’s now 38, so there’s a price to pay.”
Even if your hair is healthy, you need to take care if you are putting in a weave. Braidin weaves are the best option as glue- in weaves use chemicals that can damage the hair and scalp – but you must be careful not to braid the hair too tightly as it can lead to alopecia. Hair professionals agree that it is best to keep a weave in for only three months and have three months’ break to let the hair and scalp recover.
Lagrange says if you do want a straight look – and your hair is in good condition – the best option is to get it professionally treated with chemicals once every 12 weeks. More frequently than this can cause damage.
Experts say that everyone can be treated and with time and patience the hair will recover. But is it too late for Naomi or could she soon be sporting a notsofashionable slaphead? “ She would see a difference if she left her hair for a year and had intensive treatment,” says Douglas. “ But Naomi would never be seen without a weave. I’ve given her all this advice but she’s not going to do it – she just needs to take some time out.”
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Posted by Gary, on June 25th, 2008, under FEMALE HAIR LOSS trichologist, GENERAL HAIR LOSS London Trichology Centre, HAIR LOSS: TRICHOLOGIST AT WORK by Gary Heron, PHOTO FILES (from our London Trichology Clinic), TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist
This Patient came to us in the first week of May this year. She was suffering from Severe Female Hair Loss (Androgenetic Alopecia).
Androgenetic alopecia in women is often linked to hormonal changes with the hair loss following events such as the menopause, childbirth or as a result of stopping or starting oral contraceptive pills. The hair loss is generally more uniform over the scalp than in the male counterpart, but also results from a complex chemical reaction when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase converts the testosterone in the system into DHT or dihydrotestosterone. The hair follicles are genetically predisposed to be over sensitive to the DHT and become smaller and smaller with time, leading to the eventual hair loss.
We prescribed the following treatments:
Vitastim 15% Hair Regrowth Stimulant and Hair Loss Stabiliser: This stimulant is recommended to help stabilise hair loss and strengthen existing hair. It is a natural hop-based solution that works as a vasodilator to increase blood circulation in the scalp and so enable healthy hair growth. It also contains a multi-vitamin complex to help catalyse the process of conversion of amino acids into keratin hair cells and accelerate growth and diameter of the hair from the dermal papilla.
Biostim 15% Hair Regrowth Stimulant and Hair Loss Stabiliser: This stimulant contains a very effective natural 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. It reduces the amount of 5-alpha reductase in the scalp and thereby reduces the formation of DHT, stabilising hair loss and encouraging a healthy growth cycle.
THIS COULD BE YOU IN 7 WEEKS
Syeda is delighted with her early positive response. Her hair fall has all but stopped completely and has headed back to a normal regrowth cycle, and her irritation and scaly scalp are a thing of the past. She is now looking forward to further improvements and a good recovery over the next 6 to 12 months of ongoing treatments.
Why not call 0207 976 6868 and speak to one of our trichologist who will be happy to help and advise you.
Your initial consultation and assessment are free.
So why not take advantage of our expertise and get the facts so that you can make an informed decision on what is best for the future of your hair today.
Take control of your hair loss today so that it does not control your life.
However, not all cases are treatable. But with early diagnosis and treatment you will give yourself and us the best possible chance to help you.
Posted by admin, on June 24th, 2008, under ALOPECIA AREATA Minoxidil, FEMALE HAIR LOSS trichologist, PHOTO FILES (from our London Trichology Clinic), TRICHOTALK by Gary Heron Trichologist
This Patient started treatment with us in June 2007. As you can see as she reaches the end of her 12 months’ treatment she has responded superbly to our treatment recommendations.
The key to successful treatment is threefold:
1. Correct diagnosis
2. Correct treatment
3. Regular treatment application and supervision by a Westminster Trichologist.
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No matter how bad you may think your hair loss or scalp disorder is it is never too late to seek advice.
You may be thinking:
“No sorry there is nothing we can do in your particular case”
Many people think it’s just too late for them and are resigned to baldness.
Remember it costs nothing to ask as your initial consultation is free.
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