THE BELGRAVIA CENTRE BLOG

Question: I am a 30 year old female and I have very thin hair - not necessarily losing hair - i just never had enough in the first place! I long for thick plentiful hair…! Is this treatment suitable for such a case?

Answer: Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done to thicken hair that has always been thin.  Belgravia’s treatment courses work for hair that has thinned due to various hair loss conditions such as female pattern hair loss or diffuse hair loss.  A supplement such as HAIR VITALICS could be used to maintain and perhaps improve the quality of the hair but it is unlikely the hair will be thickened unless it has already experienced some degree of thinning.

Name: Jay

Question: I am a male aged 26 and losing hair at a fast rate. I was so concerned that I visited a clinic that advertises in the paper (not yours) and was shocked when they told me the cost would be £1200 for six months treatment. When I looked at your site I saw your comparison chart of your costs against some other companies.

As yours look a lot lower does it mean the treatment isn’t as good? To be honest I felt I was being ripped off as the guy was a bit pushy and that also put me off. Can you help as I am nervous and quite sceptical even though it was a friend who mentioned your name?

Answer: When costs are low, the first thing that most people naturally think is that the product purchased won’t be as good as a more expensive option. In the case of Belgravia’s treatment courses this is not the case and I will explain why.

It’s an unfortunate fact that many of the hair loss organisations in the UK aim to make as much money as possible with little effort. Most of the centres do not offer the medically proven treatments for hair loss as they don’t have the medical facilities to do so (pharmacy / medical staff). These facilities take a lot of time, money and effort to set up and in the case of a pharmacy, need to be overlooked by certain regulatory bodies.

The fact is, as well as having all of these facilities, which ensures we are able to provide the optimum level of treatment and service, Belgravia genuinely aims to make the products offered as reasonable as possible to the consumer. We’re not looking to make maximum profits from individual patients, but prefer to help a higher number of people at lower costs; this is why Belgravia has the largest client base of any single medical hair loss centre in Europe.

We guarantee that the Belgravia Centre offers the most effective hair loss treatment courses available whilst ensuring safety. These treatment courses include the medically proven treatments for hair loss specially combined to suit the individual, treatment course boosters, and other services for which you can find more information on the HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS page.

Although it may seem difficult to believe, these treatment courses offer better value than all of the most advertised centres in the UK - you can see details of this on the HAIR CLINIC PRICE COMPARISON PAGE. In most cases not only are the treatments offered by Belgravia more effective, but the price is considerably lower.

This story was originally posted in January 2008

Question: Is it true that one can develop a tolerance to Propecia? Despite regrowth at the initial stages of use (the first few years), I have read that Propecia can only slow the rate of hairloss in the long term (10+ years)?

Answer: Propecia is effective for as long it is taken but response varies from person to person. In many cases regrowth is achieved during the first few years and then the Propecia will keep the hair density stable for as long as it is taken. There are also men who may still notice a very gradual thinning over the space of years. These men are still better off taking Propecia as their hair loss would have been a lot more rapid without treatment.

The best way to ensure maximum regrowth and minimum thinning is experienced over time is to combine Propecia with the other proven treatments and certain boosters as part of a monitored treatment programme.  You can find out more here - HAIR LOSS TREATMENTS.

Name: Zara 

Question: Can you tell me about the product THYMUSKIN? Does this work? Thanks

Answer: For Belgravia’s advice about Thymuskin please visit the following page from the Belgravia Centre website - THYMUSKIN.

Name: Lorraine

Question: I have been doing some research on Minoxidil and it states that once you stop using Minoxidil your hairloss will continue, is that true?

Answer: If the hair loss you are experiencing is a continuous condition (Female Pattern Hair Loss) then Minoxidil usage needs to be on-going in order to maintain hair loss stabilisation.  If the condition is a temporary one such as Telogen Effluvium or Diffuse Thinning then it is possible that Minoxidil usage can be stopped once the underlying cause of the hair loss (stress / illness etc.) is dealt with.

For more information on the hair loss conditions mentioned please visit the following links:

Female Pattern Hair Loss
Telogen effluvium
Diffuse Thinning

Name: Che’ Townsend

Question: Can I get treatment from you if I live in the US?

Answer: Yes you can - many of Belgravia’s patients have never visited our London centre.  All of the hair loss treatment courses that Belgravia offers at the centre are available via our on-line service - all you need to do is complete an on-line diagnostic form.  Once you have submitted the form it will be instantly received at the centre and a trichologist will diagnose your condition and recommend the most effective hair loss treatment course for your condition and stage of hair loss.  You will then be contacted by a Belgravia treatment advisor who will discuss all of your treatment options with you.

Treatments will be sent to you on the next working day in a plain package.

Please visit the following link for Belgravia’s on-line hair loss diagnostic form - HAIR LOSS DIAGNOSTIC FORM

Belgravia’s on-line diagnostic form allows people unable to visit the
London centre to benefit from our effective hairloss treatment courses.

Question: I have read a lot about hair transplantation. My problem is that the hair thinning is all over my head. So having my back head as a donor is not an good idea. Is there transplants done from donors other than myself. Like a relative or artificial lab made hair.

Answer: If your hair loss is spread over the whole scalp it is most likely caused by a condition other than Female Pattern (Genetic) Hair Loss.  Not only does this mean that a hair transplant would not be effective (as the hairs around the side and back of the head are vulnerable unlike with genetic hair loss and will still shed once transplanted to the top), but there is a chance that the condition can be cured if the underlying cause is dealt with.

With regard to the idea of using hair from a donor other that yourself - this is something that is not possible but there has recently been a breakthrough in regards to cloning of the hair.  You can find a little more information on this in a previous blog story, but this is something that is in the very early testing stages and if found to be successful would not be introduced for at least 10 years - HAIR LOSS CURE.

My advice would be to seek a diagnosis for your hair loss condition and find out what can be done in the way of treatment to prevent further hair loss and what can be done in the way of lifestyle to deal with the underlying cause.

You can arrange a CONSULTATION at the Belgravia Centre (free) by calling 020 7730 6666 or sending a MESSAGE, or alternatively, if you are unable to visit the London centre you can complete our ON-LINE DIAGNOSTIC FORM.

Name: Mina Peshawaria

Question: My daughter is 13 years old and I noticed a small bald patch on her scalp at the front in February this year. Her patches (she has about 10) have grown since then and she has suffered great hair loss.

She is having treatment privately and her Dermatologist started her on a steroid cream (Dermovat) which she is still using once a day. Because her patches had not stopped growing and I had noticed new ones last at the beginning of this month, the Doctor has now prescribed Steroids to be taken orally for one month. I am really concerned and desperate and want her problem treated. For about 3 weeks she was also using Minoxin, Topical Solution in spray form which contains Minoxidil 2%. The dermatologist has told me that this is no good and asked me to stop using this. Please can you suggest any treatment, especially on how to get her hair growing back. It is very difficult for her to cope at school with this problem as she cannot hide the bald patches and other children do tend to isolate her.

Please help.

Answer:  Continue with your recommended treatment and if you do not get any results then it is time to try another form of treatment. Your Doctor may have said that Minoxin is not good because it has a very low dose of Minoxidil to be effective. Generally, some Doctors do not think highly of Minoxidil in treating Alopecia Areata while some use it extensively.

For treatment of mild Alopecia Areata Belgravia uses Minoxidil 12.5% + Azelaic acid very successfully, but the more severe the case the more unlikely it is that treatment will be effective. Minoxidil and steroids in any form are both used to treat Alopecia Areata. Your daughter can also use a hair replacement unit to hide the bald patches while waiting for her hair to grow back.

Always bear in mind that Alopecia Areata is a condition where there is a chance the hair can grow back on its own at any time due to the fact that the hair follicles are not dead, just dormant.

More information on ALOPECIA AREATA

Alopecia Areata is a condition that can affect anyone at any age.
There are effective treatments available to stop mild Alopecia but
success from treatment for more severe Alopecia is less likely.

Name: Nii 

Question: If i start your treatment and my hair grows do i still have continue the treatment?

Answer: The most common hair loss condition is Male of Female Pattern Hair Loss.  In order to maintain results of treatment it is required that you carry on using the treatment course.  Once the treatment course is stopped hair loss will revert back to the rate it was being lost before using treatment.  For other conditions such as Alopecia Areata or Diffuse Thinning treatment can be stopped if and when the hair regrows.

Name: Adam

Question: If hair is made out of protein, will eating a high-protein diet have any beneficial effects on hair growth?

Answer: A high protein diet (around 40% of your daily calorie intake comes from protein) can benefit hair growth but will not significantly affect hair loss prevention. Protein helps to keep our hair and nails strong. A well balanced diet is always recommended for both hair growth and overall health.