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Female Hair Loss: Post Surgery Hair Loss. What Can I Do? [ A True Story ]

18.05.2009 in FEMALE HAIR LOSS

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Hello Gary

Apologies for the delay as I snapped my fibula a couple of months ago and have been off with surgery etc and have only just been set up with working from home until I go back in for more surgery in 4 weeks time.

In regards to my hair, I am not sure if it was from the shock of snapping my fibula, the surgery or drugs I was put on, but I am seriously losing my hair in bucket loads for the past month. It is coming out in chunks and is quite worrying. Especially the front of the hair as well is so thin now. I will have to organise for all the treatment to be sent over.

Could you please let me know the details and I will organise for payment?
Again apologies for the delay as the surgery etc has had to take priority of late.

Thank you
Diann

Dear Diann

You are suffering from effluvium – which literally means shedding. This can occur when there is some trauma and tissue reaction to surgery and in particular to general anesthesia medications that can cause the existing hair to be lost.

It would be very disconcerting to go through any surgery procedure only to have a high number of perfectly good hairs fall out through the process. This is what is taking place.

Efluvium usually affects the miniaturized hair nearing the end of their life span due to genetic thinning and is most likely to be shed at some point in the near future. Some healthy hair will be shed, but these should re-grow quite easily as you are using treatment (and have been for some time now). Effluvium is more common when a large surgical session are performed such a snapped fibula correction. I know that this huge shedding cycle can be minimized by utilizing the treatments that you are currently prescribed, before and after such a long and involved surgical procedure. There is no need to panic, because although the shedding cycle and sheer numbers of hairs coming out feels like bundles it will stop and no permanent damage or set back would have occurred because you are very good with and used sufficient treatment over a good period of time, so I know that your growth cycle is in a safe and protected zone due to your trichologically balanced course of treatments. Obviously, it is more important than ever to be extremely disciplined with your treatment regime over the coming 12 months in order to stage your already planned recovery. Your operation is a minor and temporary setback. Please treat it as that, as you will already see the shorter recovery hairs appearing (although prematurely) but that means we just have to push on with strengthening the hair back up quickly to its normal healthy size, sheen and texture.

Hope this throws a little light on your current predicament.

Best wishes
Gary

Hello Gary

Thank you for the below and fingers crossed that is what is happening as I am getting little bald patches now where the hair has thinned so much. I need to organise for more treatment and the other little bottles to be sent. Can you please let me know the amount and I can organise the payment?

“Why buy hair loss treatments over the counter or on the internet when you can see a Westminster Trichologist for FREE and know that you are guaranteed results”

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"I am a 34 year old female with hair loss. I have been suffering from thinning hair for 4 years. I have used Minoxidil for 2 years, I read about lots of different alternative treatments, but are there any other alternatives that really work?" Westminster Trichologist Gary Heron says,"Yes!"

15.05.2009 in FEMALE HAIR LOSS, HAIR LOSS [ PHOTOS ] TREATED, TRICHOLOGIST

“I am a 34 year old female with hair loss. I have been suffering from thinning hair for about 4 years. I have used Minoxidil for 2 years, I read about lots of different alternative treatments, but are there any other alternatives that really work? I hate the idea of putting this on my scalp for the rest of my life. I hate this product and do not want to be dependant on a prescription drug. Is there any real alternative?”

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You may be thinking that at the age of 34 it is very unusual to have thinning hair. Unfortunately, this is not the case. There are as many women with hair thinning problems as men, but women very rarely go bald like men. It may surprise you to know, too, that hair loss in very young women is rampant and on the increase. By very young, I mean late teens and early twenties. However, this does not answer your question.

There is always a reason for hair thinning and the most important way to counteract it is to correctly diagnose the cause or as in most cases the causes of the thinning. The causes vary enormously from low iron levels, insufficient proteins in your diet, hormonal effects or thyroid anomalies, menopause, PCOS  just to mention a few.

Once the causes has been established, the action you should take will be quite straightforward. In your case, you are on Minoxidil, which sometimes stablises the thinning, but not always. The point is that you are not getting to the real problem and you should seek specific professional advice from a Westminster Trichologist.

“Why buy hair loss treatments over the counter or on the internet when you can see a Westminster Trichologist for FREE and know that you are guaranteed results”

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

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How much do you spend on your hair?

14.05.2009 in Uncategorized

We reveal the true cost of how much British women spend on their hair.  British women spend more than £9,000 in a lifetime having their hair fixed, it was revealed today.

This works out at around £150 a year, with weddings being the main reason for a visit to the stylist, a survey by hotel chain Travelodge found.

An important date, a job interview, a girls’ night out and a vital business meeting were the next most popular reasons for having hair done.

BIG HAIR

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Based on responses from 5,000 women, the poll showed that women’s favourite hairstyle was the “big hairdo” sported by Girls Aloud star Cheryl Cole followed by the straight, sleek style of film star Jennifer Aniston.

The next most popular style was that of Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria, followed by Victoria Beckham and Kate Moss.

The survey also revealed that, on average, 68% of British women blow-dry their hair at home three times a week, each session taking 20 minutes.

This means that women spend an average of 17 weeks in a lifetime on this particular activity.

“Why buy hair loss treatments over the counter or on the internet when you can see a Westminster Trichologist for FREE and know that you are guaranteed results”

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

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Male Hair Loss

12.05.2009 in HAIR LOSS [ PHOTOS ] TREATED, MALE HAIR LOSS

The most common belief is that men are just okay with going bald. The truth is not so. Men hate going bald and do not accept hair loss as a fact of life. Men suffering from androgenetic alopecia are in fact longing to bring back their lost locks. Infact, their situation causes a huge amount of self impossed stress and emotional dilemma.

It is devastating to think that hair loss for a man is caused genetically and is inherited. So it will go on from one generations to generations the next. Is it possible for men to prevent MPB?  Most men think that there’s nothing that can be done to prevent hair loss. Up until now. Speak to a Westminster Trichologist and get the facts.

MARCH 2008

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JULY 2008

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“Why buy hair loss treatments over the counter or on the internet when you can see a Westminster Trichologist for FREE and know that you are guaranteed results”

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Male Hair Loss [ Asian Hair ]

12.05.2009 in HAIR LOSS [ PHOTOS ] TREATED, MALE HAIR LOSS

What is male hair loss [ male pattern baldness ] androgenic alopecia ?

Male hair loss is the most common type of hair loss. It is caused by increased sensitivity to male sex hormones [ androgens ] in certain parts of the scalp, and is passed on from generation to generation.

In the past, baldness was often seen as something unfortunate or undesirable. However, this attitude has changed over the years and nowadays a clean-shaven head is usually considered both fashionable and attractive.

What causes male hair loss?

Some men have areas on the scalp that are very sensitive to the male sex hormones that circulate in men’s blood. The hormones make the hair follicles [ from which hair grows] shrink. Eventually, they become so small that they cannot replace lost hairs. The follicles are still alive, but are no longer able to perform their task.

The condition usually starts in men aged 20 to 30 and follows a typical pattern. First, a receding hairline develops, and gradually the hair on top of the head also begins to thin. Eventually, the two balding areas meet to form a typical U-shape around the back and sides of the head. The hair that remains is often finer, and does not grow as quickly as it used to.

Can male hair loss be prevented?

Male hair loss is genetically determined [passed on from parents]. Although a doctor can offer medical treatment to improve the condition, this may have side effects. So you are far better off having a chat with one of our Westminster Trichologists first.

AT THE START OF TREATMENT [ FEBRUARY 2009 ]

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RESULTS UP TO NOW [ MAY 2009 ]

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