Hair Pain! An unexpected and rather challenging issue experienced by some people with hair loss is hair follicle pain. In the medical world this is considered to be a form of cutaneous dysesthesia (or Trichodynia when it affects the scalp region). Trichodynia is more commonly experienced with telogen effluvium (non-scarring diffuse shedding of the hair), […]
Nailing the issue! Many patients with scalp or hair loss issues are often surprised by a request to examine their nails, read on to find out why…… Why do we examine the nails? Just like hair, the nails can provide great insight into a person’s general health and wellbeing. Trichologists and dermatologists will often examine
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Diabetes Diabetes Diabetes (diabetes mellitus) is a metabolic disorder which affects the body’s ability to regulate blood glucose levels. The principal hormone involved in this process is insulin, which is produced by beta cells of the pancreas. Insulin regulates blood glucose levels by stimulating cells to use glucose for energy. Insulin also encourages the body
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) What is it? Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition affecting roughly 50% of women in their reproductive years. PCOS is an endocrine disorder primarily affecting ovulation, leading to the overproduction of underdeveloped ovarian follicles. In some women with PCOS these follicles are unable to produce an egg (oocyte) and
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What is the thyroid? The Thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located in the neck just behind the larynx (voice box). The thyroid is divided into 2 main regions, the right and left lobes which are connected by a narrow passage called the isthmus. The thyroid consists of tiny sacs called follicular cells which secrete
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It’s that time of the year again! How many of us proudly announce from the 1st January we are going to eat better, exercise more, lose weight, reduce stress, be healthier?…….. do you ever see it through? Self-care is perhaps one of the most common promises we make to ourselves at the start of a
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Blood tests can be an extremely useful tool during a hair loss investigation, particularly with female hair loss issues. Hair loss is often a symptom of another health issue, rather than a condition in its own right, so finding out how things are on the inside can be crucial to tackling a hair loss issue
What is Trichoscopy? A Trichoscope is a magnifying device your Trichologist may use during your examination. Like a Dermatoscope that a dermatologist would use, a Trichoscope was developed over recent years specifically for use with scalp and hair disorders. A Trichoscope allows the hair and scalp to be seen at a magnification of around 50x
How your hair can change leading up to the menopause It is a period of life not many of us ladies look forward to, and with a long list of potential symptoms including hot flashes, headaches, brain fog, weight gain, insomnia (the joys!), hair loss is probably the last thing you want to hear about,
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Stress and Hair Loss We often think of stress as a bad thing, but it is in fact one of the best ‘built in’ survival mechanisms we have! Otherwise known as the ‘Fight or Flight response’, our body is designed to react quickly to immediate threats and perceived danger. The release of adrenal hormones (cortisol
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