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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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Female Hair Loss and Beta Blockers.

17.07.2007 in Uncategorized

Question: I am a 41 year old woman currently on metoprolol 25 mg twice a day for high blood pressure and rapid heart beat and it is causing me to have severe hair loss. My doctor’s advice was to try to stop taking the metoprolol, which I was only able to do for a short period of time, until the rapid heart rate returned. Are there any beta-blockers that don’t cause hair loss, or a lesser degree of hair loss?

Answer: Hair loss is a rare side effect of these drugs. You need to check with your doctor for alternatives and see if substitutes have less of an impact on your hair. If you wish to monitor the hair loss and change between an alternative treatment theraphy then contact the Hair Centre for more advice.

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Chemical Burns Caused By Hair Relaxers.

17.07.2007 in BLACK AFRO-CARIBBEAN HAIR LOSS

Question: I used a relaxer about 2 months ago on my hair and it caused my hair to snap and break and I got a bald spot on my scalp and I can not see any hair. It has begun to hurt a little bit since last week. Is it a chemical burn? How could something like this happen? How can I treat this problem? I am very worried,that the hair won’t grow there anymore and that I will have permanent damage, is this possible? Could you please advise me about how best to treat this so that it will be healed up soon and recover? This is very worring. What’s best to do?

Answer: Chemical burns from relaxers are a very common complaint. If the burn went down to the hair root level, it may not return and the damage may be permanent and lead to scar tissue damage. You must wait this out for about 6 or 7 months and then and only then you will know. If you are still worried, as you sound, then why not book an appointment and see one of our trichologists that specialise in black hair complaints, disorders and damage.

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CARF on Cicatricial alopecia.

16.07.2007 in Uncategorized

Cicatricial alopecia causes bald patches due to destruction of hair follicles and replaces with scar tissue.

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Hope of a cure for cicatricial alopecia, also known as scalp on fire, a disorder that causes permanent hair loss often with burning and painful sensations on the scalp.

Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation (CARF) Dr. Vera Price, CARF co-founder and chairman with the CARF says:

“Cicatricial alopecia is often neglected and, unfortunately, the treatment options are limited,” states Dr. Price. There are no FDA-approved treatments for cicatricial alopecia and treatments, at best, reduce discomfort.

Hair loss can go unnoticed for long periods of time or is rapid with severe itching, pain, and redness. The bald areas are usually left devoid of any hair follicles and re-growth is not possible, leaving a smooth scalp surface and scarred remains of hair follicles deep in the skin.

CARF’s commited to the research and education of this severe hair loss disorder.

“Raising the public’s awareness, providing information and education helps minimize the psychologically devastating effects of this disease.” says Dr Price.

For updates and further information on Cicatricial alopecia please feel free to call us directly on 0207 976 6868.

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TrichoTalk – New Hair Loss Forum Launched.

12.07.2007 in Uncategorized

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Is a brand new forum where you can either telephone (0207 976 6868) or email one of our panel of hair experts and receive a same day answer on your hair loss worries and concerns.

Diagnosis over the telephone is very hard and in some cases virtually impossible, if that’s the case, and you need and want to take things a stage further then you can book straight in to see one of our resident specialists for a complete and accurate same day diagnosis.

This service is absolutely free and confidential.

We have decided to launch this service purely because of the demand has increased over the past 2 years for us to provide this type of service.

Call TrichoTalk today and get the answers to your questions from an expert today!

Email: info@thewestminsterpractice.com

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Call: 0207 976 6868

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