Staying ahead of hair loss and shedding during menopause October is Menopause Awareness Month – an issue that is now discussed honestly and openly across the media (as well as in the workplace) allowing for greater understanding, positive awareness and taking steps to help reduce stigma. The menopause can be a very challenging time for […]
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Hair loss can cause great distress – and yet there are still so many misunderstandings about its causes and treatment. September is ‘Alopecia Awareness Month’ and as such, throughout this campaign, the Institute of Trichologists is proud to highlight the brilliant work championed by Alopecia UK. Alopecia UK is a small but focused national charity
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August is ‘Hair Loss Awareness Month’ and this annual campaign provides a timely opportunity to raise the importance of discussing hair loss and the impact it can have on patients’ lives (whether male, female and whatever their age). Here, the Chair of the Institute of Trichologists, Eva Proudman, helps to open up the conversation around
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As much as many of us love the glorious sunshine, sometimes the soaring temperatures which we’re currently enjoying (especially when coupled with high humidity and the dreaded fizz factor) can leave our hair feeling neglected as we ‘scrape’ it back into an unloved ponytail or hidden under a cap in a desperate attempt to stay
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Hair miniaturisation is a gradual and progressive thinning of individual hair shafts that results in thinner hair and an overall increased visibility of the scalp. A significant number of people with androgenetic alopecia continue to present with some miniaturised hair even though they have received treatment. Many incorrectly assume that ongoing miniaturisation will be completely halted, completely
Following the recent events at the Oscars, there’s one news story making the headlines that is helping to shine a light on a condition that effects so many – Alopecia.  Hair loss in women is very common. A survey by NICE reported as many as 8 Million women in the UK are affected by some
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