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Quick Health Advice: Male Hairloss
Hair loss affects 8 million men and 1.5 million women in the UK. In this exclusive guide, Dr Jessen discusses the causes and, most importantly, the treatment options available – from topical treatments to surgery – for those who want to stave off the comb over and discover how they can restore their full-bodied manes and flowing locks.
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Anyone seen dr Christians hair transplant? Would anyone else seriously consider one or know how much they usually cost?
I'm a 37 year old female who has been experiencing hair loss/thinning for some time. I have gone to my GP on several occasions, who took bloods which came back fine and my GP seemed unwilling to help further. On the last occasion I requested I be referred on to somewhere that can help. I was referred to Dermatology who again took some bloods which again came back fine - again Consultant seemed uninterested. I started a six months course of Nourkin Extra Strength (costly) for which I noticed a massive improvement. I followed instructions after six months and went onto Nourkin Maintain - again hair loss started. I then started once again on Nourkin Extra Strength but my hair is still falling out. My self-confidence has deteriorated massively and now I only go out the house to go to work - but how long will this last? My GP and Doctor at the hospital don't seem interested can you please offer advice and guidance before I am at an all time low. I look foward to hearing from you
I started losing my hair quite young, around 16 or 17. First it began to recede, but it tually started going very thin. It destroyed my confidence, and I'm pretty sure it gave me what I now know as a body dismorphic disorder, whereby i became obsessed with what I percieved to be a horrible personal defect. I was ill. I tried Regain with no success (it also irritated my skin), surgery was too expensive and I would never, ever want to wear a wig. When was 21 I'd had enough of obsessing over my hair - so I shaved it all off. It was one of the best decisions ive ever made. I'm 26 now, and am incredibly happy. My confidence has long since returned, and my lack of hair hasnt affected my love life (some girls love the shaved head look). I dont even really mind that i dont have hair anymore. I would advise any guys who are experiencing hair loss to take control like I did and go bald on their own terms, and stop obsessing over how many hairs fell in the sink today. Don't waste years of your life being unhappy like I did. Having a shaved head will take a bit of getting used to, but give it a couple of months. You'll be so glad you did.
After watching Dr Christian's video on hairloss he stated that regaine is available on the NHS but i have been told that it isnt and is only available to buy over the counter or with a private perscription is this correct?
I got a big peace of hair missing in the middle of my head it's quite big it looks like when a man receeds in the middle Im 38 and it's been like this for 2 years my hair is long and curly and quite thick I had biopceys last year and was told they didn't no why it was happening I've used ointments from the doctors and nothing happens I feel sad and I cry I don't like to look at myself in the mirror wen I've washed my hair wen Im brushing it Im scared plez help me plez I work in a pharmacy and it scares me incase I haven't done my hair right in the morning incase people can see it it's ruined my life plez help me xxx
hi im 24 i have been losing my hair since i was 18 i dont know wat to do about it i went to my gp they said we cant do nothing about it plz if u can help me give me same inf.where is the best place to go
Hi there, I am 37 with two kids as well and am experiencing similar to you. Been to my GP on several occasions requesting help, and on the last occasion I requested that I be referred on to somewhere that can help. I was then referred to Dermatology but again they can't offer me anything as well. My self-confidence is lowered and I now only go out the house to go to work but unsure as to how long this will last. What advice have you been given so far?
I am 36 years old with 2 kids. I have been losing hair since i was 22.my hairs are getting consierably thinner. I used to have very very thick and healthy hairs. My hair loss is all i seem to think about, day & night Please help what treatment shall i do im desparate
im 21 and im loosing my hair on top and people are starting to notice it, its slamming my confidence and its all i can think about, i need help.
im 28 years old and im getting bald but no yet wat can i do to stop coz i want my hair back pls help me
Hi, im 28 and have been having problems with my hair becoming thinner and my hair line receding more and more since i was about 19 it is very distressing and all i think about on a regular basis so much that i have become so paranoid i aint been out socialising for over 5years now im very depressed by this and everytime i do go out i alwys wear baseball caps so much people have began to joke sayin things like do you sleep in that hat and is it stuck to your head which i have no reply 2. I also havent worked since i was 21 due to the fact of having to have my hair on show and become constantly wary of been looked at by people and having them laugh or speak about it my own GP just also has laughed this off on numerous occasions which isnt helpful i feel like im stuck in a rut that il never get out of any help i would me more than greatful for.
I honestly feel your pain man, ive been there. Read my comment Posted on 16 May. A GP may not be able to help you with the hair loss, but they may be able to help you with any psycological harm that it has brought. If you dont take control now, you'll regret all the time spent worrying about it. Shave your head, get out and be sociable, get your confidence back, be happy. It sounds harsh, but just remember, people have more things to worry about in life than whats going on on top of your head. You may get the occasional insensitive comment, but is that really worth hiding away and wasting the life thats been given to you?
