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Consultant Trichologists

Bad hair day, who can help?

June 2, 2016 by Rebecca Giffen Leave a Comment

A bad hair day to some may mean a kink in the hair that just won’t straighten or a slight frizz that your hairspray just can’t tame, but for others, a bad day hair can be everyday with problems that no amount of styling mouse or hair brushes can fix.

Problems with your hair may include hair loss or thinning, flaky or oily scalp, or out of condition hair all of which can be diagnosed and treated with a visit to one of our expert trichologists.

But what’s the difference between a trichologist and a hair transplant surgeon?

A trichologist is someone who specialises and helps people who have problems with their hair or scalp. It is their job to question you as the patient and examine your scalp thoroughly to assess the problem and its cause. The trichologist must then decide if treatment is necessary and whether the problem is able to be treated by them, or should be dealt with by another specialist.

You may be referred to another specialist for further medical examination if your trichologist believes an underlying illness is the cause, including The Private Clinic’s in-house team of dermatologists. Some patients (particularly men experiencing Male Pattern Baldness) may be suitable for an FUE hair transplant to restore areas that have lost hair, in which case you will be referred to one of The Private Clinic’s elite hair surgeons.

What conditions does a trichologist treat?

Hair loss, thinning hair or damaged hair can be distressing for both male and females especially when the cause is unclear. Having someone accurately diagnose the cause for your hair complaints is the key to generating a successful treatment plan, often the causes to most complaints are health or environmental factors but working together with a skilled trichologist you will be able to discuss all possible causes.

A trichologist can also help treat scalp problems which covers everything from dandruff to psoriasis and dermatitis. It may be common that you will be referred to a dermatologist and your personalised scalp treatment plan may consist of anything from a bespoke diet/nutrition schedule and specially formulated shampoos, to medication or scalp massage.trichology-the-private-clinic

And last but not least if you have hair texture problems that are becoming an everyday occurrence then a trichologist will be able to help and advise you on the best course of action to resurrect hair that has been damaged due to excessive exposure to heat (hair straighteners), chemically-exposed hair (after perms and straightening chemicals), and even stress.

What will happen in my consultation?
Consultations with our trichologists are long and thorough because unless they look at all the possible factors that might be causing your hair or scalp complaint, we won’t be able to recommend an effective solution.  During your consultation you will undergo a thorough medical examination to get to the cause of your hair issues, and will be led through a tailored treatment plan depending on your needs. You may be required to take a blood test as part of your diagnosis process; however this will be outlined and explained to you if so. Your bespoke treatment plan will be designed to tackle hair and scalp issues from the root cause, as well as on the surface, for the longest lasting results. Possible methods can include medication, a tailored nutrition plan, or scalp stimulation therapy.

What causes hair loss?

Our specalised hair DNA test is ideal for patients who are experiencing hair loss and wish to find out what may be causing the issue. The TrichoTest combines the analysis of genetic variations, lifestyle factors and literature related to hair loss treatment to then be able to suggest appropriate treatment options through topical, oral or surgical solutions.

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We only work with highly recognised, Trichology professionals certified by the Institute of Trichologists to get the best results for your needs. Our elite team has advanced knowledge on hair loss and are able to utilise years of experience to ensure they find the best treatment plan for you. They work in collaboration with our industry-leading hair surgeons and renowned dermatologists, to ensure results are not only noticeable, but also long-lasting.

  • Jane Mayhead in Harley Street
  • Nicola Hemsley in Bristol
  • Denise Knight in Leeds

Some patients (particularly men experiencing Male Pattern Baldness) may be suitable for an FUE hair transplant to restore areas that have lost hair, in which case you will be referred to one of The Private Clinic’s elite hair surgeons.

Our specialist hair transplant surgeons – Dr. Raghu Reddy and Dr Luca De Fazio in London Harley Street, Dr. Michael Mouzakis in Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds and Northampton and Mr Doraisami Mohan in Birmingham and Leeds offer the most advanced, minimally invasive Hair Transplant techniques available today

*All images, videos and testimonials are based on the personal experiences of our patients and represent individual body shapes and results. Results may vary from person to person. All testimonials are provided voluntarily by our patients and clients and all photos and videos have been consented to and have not been altered in any way.

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Male Pattern Baldness in Focus: How DHT Affects Hair Loss

May 17, 2013 by dina.elbarbary Leave a Comment

Hair loss affects men and women in different ways and can have a dramatic impact on our lives. Hair loss will affect most men at some point in their lives and it affects many women too to some degree. DHT, or Dihydrotestosterone in full, is a steroid and hormone that plays an influential role in hair loss. Find out more about DHT and how you can mitigate its effects in our blog post below.

The Norwood Scale of Hair Loss
The Norwood Scale – Male Pattern Baldness Scale

What is DHT?

DHT, as it commonly abbreviated, is a sex steroid and an androgen (associated with masculine characteristics) hormone. The enzyme (a substance produced by the body to help bring about a biochemical reaction) called 5α-reductase synthesises DHT from testosterone in areas like the prostate and hair follicles, as well as the testes and adrenal glands. Essentially DHT is made from testosterone and helps the body grow and regulate itself.

DHT

What does DHT do?

DHT is involved in maintaining and developing sexual characteristics as well as metabolic activities such as the production of blood cells. So for men, DHT is an essential part of puberty that can quickly sour in the minds of many when experiencing thinning or balding on the scalp.

DHT inhibits and reduces the proper growth of hair in the follicles in a process called ‘miniaturisation’. ‘Miniaturisation’ affects genetically-susceptible hair follicles resulting in lighter, finer hairs. DHT attaches itself to receptor cells of the part of these follicles called dermal papillas (the root), preventing the necessary nourishment for the hair getting through for proper growth. DHT causes the hair follicles to shrink. The growing ‘anagen’ stage of the hair is shortened and the resting ‘telogen’ stage is extended. Eventually these hairs stop growing.

Male pattern baldness, or androgenic alopecia, typically affects the front and top of the scalp first where the most genetically-susceptible hair follicles reside. DHT is the primary contributing factor in male pattern baldness. Female hair loss can be very complicated and DHT could be just one of the possible causes. In women, DHT is influenced by a decrease in oestrogen and hair loss tends to result in thinning, rather than complete balding.

What can I do?

There is help. You can inhibit the production of DHT. 5α-reductase inhibitors are frequently used to treat male pattern baldness and can help some types of female hair loss. Finasteride – one of only two approved hair loss medications – is a 5α-reductase inhibitor. It is only effective whilst taking it but it is easy to take and it is popular.

What can we do?

Here at The Private Clinic, we offer complete hair loss and hair thinning solutions. We offer the two approved hair loss medications – Finasteride and Minoxidil. In addition, we offer FUE hair transplants , which utilise the latest technology to afford our patients permanent, successful results from our very experienced Hair transplant specialist surgeons at our London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Northampton, Glasgow and Leeds clinics.

An FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) hair transplant is a procedure performed under local anaesthetic where healthy follicles of hair are removed from the donor area (usually the back of your head) and re-planted into the balding or thinning areas of your scalp (hairline, crown etc).

Our world-class hair restoration surgeons are highly specialised in FUE hair transplants and have years of experience achieving outstanding results:

Dr Raghu Reddy  MRC GP, Hair restoration surgeon  GMC: 6041095

Dr Michail Mouzakis  S.C.F. in Plastic Surgery  GMC: 7237640

Dr Luca De Fazio MD BSc MSc GMC: 7095123

Mr Doraisami Mohan  M.Ch., F.R.C.S., F.R.C.S. (Plast) GMC# 4467579, UK Specialist Registration: Plastic Surgery GMC: 4467579

Dr Mark Tam BM, Diplomat ABHRS GMC: 6135263

Why choose The Private Clinic for a FUE Hair Transplant?

  • You will be treated by highly experienced Doctors. Our Hair Transplant surgeons are specialised in FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) and treat hundreds of patients every year.
  • FUE is a minimally invasive treatment(meaning there is no cutting of a strip), and carried out under local anaesthetic – many patients either watch TV or even fall asleep during the procedure.
  • Unlike the Strip (FUT) procedure, you won’t require any stitches after your treatment. This means that the recovery time is also reduced when compared to Strip surgery.
  • We use the finest instruments, resulting in as minimal trauma to your scalp as possible.
  • Thanks to our advanced skills and techniques, our team ensure that the donor looks intact after the hair transplant procedure and you can keep your hair really short if you prefer without any obvious scarring.
  • Following treatment, you won’t have any linear scarring across the back of your head as seen with the strip method (FUT) – you’ll be free to wear your hair long or short.
  • We work by hair, not per graft – this ensures that only the strongest, healthiest follicles are selected for your transplant procedure.
  • Your results will look natural, with denser packing – the hair is implanted in the direction that matches your hair growth, and because we select healthy follicles, the treated area will look densely filled.
  • Our surgeons are the only surgeons in the UK offering the Unshaven Hair Transplant (U-FUE) to those who prefer not to shave beforehand. At your consultation, we will be able to advise you on whether an unshaven procedure is suitable for you.
  • Scars resulting from injuries or previous surgeries can also be corrected.
  • We offer FUE Hair Transplants at our London Harley Street, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and Glasgow clinics with consultations also available at our Buckinghamshire, Northampton, Essex, Newcastle, Liverpool, Nottingham, Milton Keynes, Southampton, Cardiff and Edinburgh.

For more information about our hair loss treatments: https://www.theprivateclinic.co.uk/treatments/hair-loss/

For all  information about our world-class Follicular Unit Extraction FUE hair transplants: https://www.theprivateclinic.co.uk/treatments/hair-transplant-men/

To find a solution to your Hair Loss problems, The Private Clinic also offers expert Consultant Trichologists lead hair consultations and treatments at our London Harley Street, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, Glasgow and Northampton clinics.

If you would like to discuss hair loss treatment options please call 03339 209135 to book a consultation with one of our surgeons, trichologists or advisors or use our hair transplant online contact form.

Filed Under: Hair Loss Tagged With: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, manchester, London, Glasgow, Follicular Unit Extraction, Hair Loss, Harley Street, male pattern baldness, FUE, hair thinning, trichology, Consultant Trichologists, Dihydrotestosterone, DHT hormone, How to stop dht hair loss

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