Trichologist for Female Hair Loss

When something is not feeling right with our teeth we visit the dentist, with our body we visit the doctor and our eyes we visit the optician but what about if there is something wrong with our hair?

A Trichologist is someone who specialises in hair loss problems such as balding, breakage and itchy scalps. Although hair loss is more common in men, hair loss can still occur in women and it is often a trichologist that you need to see who will be able to diagnose the problem and advise the best way to treat it.

We asked Jane Mayhead a Trichologist at The Private Clinic about female hair loss and how to tell if your hair is healthy or not.

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What are the most common female hair issues that you are seeing recently?

Female hair loss is an issue frequently seen and can at times, prove a challenging problem to solve!
A trend towards this type of hair loss seems to be quite apparent in recent years and indeed research has shown that as many as 1 in 4 women can experience hair loss of this kind.

The condition Telogen Effluvium is quite common. This is when stress causes the hair roots to be pushed into a resting state. It usually presents itself with an increased number of hairs falling out in the grooming and washing process, sometimes even blocking the plug! In some cases, thinning of the hair is observed resulting in less dense hair causing much anxiety. Fear of washing the hair can then lead to further problems with the hair /scalp and even more noticeable hair fall when eventually the hair is washed.

Female pattern hair loss is also a common issue and is presented by more of the scalp becoming visible and wider partings observed over time rather than a sudden hair fall.

When you come to see a Trichologist your visit will include various examinations to exclude other types of hair loss and to determine if any hairdressing practices or scalp issues are causing or adding to the problem.

Is your hair healthy?

Most people characterise ‘unhealthy’ hair when it feels course, rough or brittle in texture and looks dry in appearance with breaks or splits in the hair shaft. This is in fact damaged hair that has endured external treatments that have caused the condition to deteriorate. Looking after the hair with a good hair care regime and products can alleviate and prevent these problems. When the hair has become ‘over processed’ then it cannot not be repaired, if it becomes matted when wet and feels like ‘wet cotton wool’. This is a sure sign it is over processed by chemicals.

Best Hair Care Advice?

Maintaining a healthy head of hair starts with healthy eating. All the nutrients required for normal healthy hair growth come from the blood passed to your hair via its follicle. Interruptions in this process can lead to hair growth issues. As well as diet for newly growing hair, a good hair care regime is vital in preserving a healthy head of hair. Particularly as it is often there for a few years before it is replaced!
If you are unsure of how to care and maintain your hair through diet and hair care regimes, then why not visit a Trichologist for a tailor-made regime to suit you.

Jane Mayhead is part of our elite team of Trichologists here at The Private Clinic. Our team have advanced knowledge on hair loss and are able to use their years of experience to ensure that they best treatment plan for you.

Jane Mayhead in Harley Street, Northampton and Birmingham
Denise Knight in Leeds

We also have a team of expert hair transplant surgeons who can help advise of female hair loss, consult for female hair transplants or offer alternative hair loss treatments such as non-surgical hair loss treatment.

Dr Furqan Raja, MB ChB, GMC Number: 7419667
Dr Michael Mouzakis S.C.F in Plastic Surgery, GMC Number: 7237640
Dr Ismail Ughratdar, MB ChB, GMC Number: 6103427
Dr Luca De Fazio MD, BSc, MSc, GMC Number: 7095123

Hair Loss DNA Test

The TrichoTest is a hair loss DNA test which is suitable for both men and women who want to understand the cause of their hair loss. The TrichoTest combines the analysis of genetic variations and lifestyle factors to determine the likely cause of hair loss. From here, our hair loss experts will be able too provide a personalised treatment plan to help you preserve your hair.

The TrichoTest is available at our clinics in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.

Non Surgical Hair Loss Treatment

Our non-surgical hair loss treatment is ideal for patients who are experiencing hair loss but do not want a hair transplant. Our non-surgical treatment involves using substances found within your own blood. It has been discovered that when these growth factors are administered in a high concentration to the scalp, it can be really effective at encouraging the growth in dormant hair follicles.

Non-Surgical Hair Loss Treatment is available at our clinics in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester

Hair Loss Treatment at The Private Clinic

We are the UK’s leading non-invasive cosmetic group and have some of the most experienced doctors and nurses in the country working with us. For over 40 years we have successfully treated thousands of patients.
State of the art medical facilities, all registered by the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
You will be treated by highly experienced Trichologists or Hair Transplant surgeons
By coming to us for your non-surgical hair loss treatment you can rest assured you are in the best possible hands
We offer a 24-hour patient helpline following treatment
When it comes to non-surgical treatments we always strive to give you little to no downtime, so you can get back to enjoying life.
We afford all our patients the right care before, during and after every treatment.
We have clinics nationwide in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.
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