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It's Holiday Time So Protect Your Scalp.

19.07.2007 in Uncategorized

Sun is a known carcinogen, which means in simple English that heavy doses of sun exposure can cause cancer in susceptible people. Susceptibility varies with skin colour and the type of skin you have, but if you have a full head of hair, skin cancers are far less common than on someone with a bald head. So wear a high sun factor protection or simply wear a hat, and enjoy your holidays.

But if you are unfortunate and do burn your scalp, then why not simply pop in and play safe and see one of our trichologists for peace of mind.

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It’s Holiday Time So Protect Your Scalp.

19.07.2007 in Uncategorized

Sun is a known carcinogen, which means in simple English that heavy doses of sun exposure can cause cancer in susceptible people. Susceptibility varies with skin colour and the type of skin you have, but if you have a full head of hair, skin cancers are far less common than on someone with a bald head. So wear a high sun factor protection or simply wear a hat, and enjoy your holidays.

But if you are unfortunate and do burn your scalp, then why not simply pop in and play safe and see one of our trichologists for peace of mind.

Do you have Hair Loss Problems, read our Hair Loss Help

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Scalp Surgery On Scar Tissue.

18.07.2007 in Uncategorized

Question: I have an unsightly scar on the side of my head approximately 6 inches long and 1/4 inch wide. Is there anyway of repairing this area with hair? I tend to wear my hair short and I am very conscious about it.

Answer: Scalp scarring can be very difficult to deal with. I assume that the scar you are talking about is not related to hair surgery. The management of scars is not well understood by many doctors because they generally do not look at the hair solutions that are, at times, critical in the final repair of the scars. Neurosurgery scars, accident scars, burn scars and the like require specialized knowledge of the scalp’s ability to heal in the area treated and the direction and location of the scar determine much of the outcome. Many scalp scars may have come with good medical care, so one has to think differently about scalp scars: what will make the next treatment better than the last one?

Email me a photo and be sure that the scar location is clearly shown. Your confidentiality will be assured. My email address is gary@thewestminsterpractice.com.

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I Have Hair Loss. What Can I do?

17.07.2007 in Uncategorized

Question: I have a receding hairline. Now, I am getting a bald spot on the top of my head. What should be my first course of action to save my hair?

Answer: The first course of action should be to see one of our trichologists who understands the male pattern balding (MPB) process. He will examine the hair on different parts of your scalp and look for the amount of miniaturization that you are showing in various locations. The things he will identify will not be the level that you can see with the naked eye as balding occurs slowly and insidiously and can not be picked up without high powered examination of the hair. Based upon a proper examination, he should develop a master plan for you that will cover your worst case scenario and probably include the use of medications for MPB if that is your diagnosis.

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Female Alopecia Areata.

17.07.2007 in ALOPECIA AREATA, Uncategorized

Question: I have Hashimoto’s Syndrome and diagnosed alopecia areata. The hair on the crown of my head is not diminishing as fast as that around the face and all around the back of my head. What options do I have? I feel I will shortly have to wear a wig permanently. Is there anything that can be done?

Answer: Hashimoto’s Syndrome and diagnosed alopecia areata are autoimmune diseases which are attacking the hair follicles in your situation. If the disease can not be controlled, then the hair will continue to fall out. Sometimes, these diseases are self limiting, but your doctor will be in a better position to judge this for you. But it is worth seeing one of our trichologists as the alopecia areata  may still be treatable.

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