Thank you to Belgravia Centre!”

Jas Bains

Diagnosis: Male Pattern Hair Loss

    
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Dr Robert Brannigan, professor of urology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and urologist at Chicago’s Northwestern Memorial Hospital, believes 95 percent of cases of male menopause go undiagnosed.

The condition, known as male hypogonadism, occurs when the testicles do not produce enough testosterone, causing a drop in the hormone level. It progresses slowly, with levels dropping by around one percent a year, starting in the late thirties; the reduction may be as high as 50 percent by the age of 70.

The male menopause may adversely affect mood, weight and sex drive, and is frequently misdiagnosed as depression. It is also linked to chronic medical conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Dr Brannigan explained, “When ignored, symptoms can seriously disrupt one’s quality of life.”

Treatment may involve hormone replacement therapy to boost testosterone levels, although cholesterol levels and blood pressure must be carefully monitored for the duration of treatment.

Hair loss can have a number of different causes, and may get worse if left untreated, so if you have any concerns about thinning hair or patchy hair loss it is advisable to seek professional advice. The specialists at the Belgravia Centre have a wealth of experience in diagnosing and treating a variety of hair loss conditions, using clinically proven primary medications along with various hair growth boosters. You can see some of our many success stories here.

To book a free consultation with one of our trichologists who can assess your individual hair loss condition and prescribe the most effective course of treatment, call 020 7730 6666 or send us a message with any enquiry you might have. If you’re not able to get to the London centre, you can complete the online diagnostic form and an advisor will be happy to design a home use treatment programme to fit your needs, available worldwide.

The 30-year-old platinum-selling R&B star, whose hits include ‘Closer’ and ‘Beautiful Monster’, said, “The men in my family start losing their hair really early on. My hair started receding when I was just 13. So that was why I originally started wearing hats. Then I got super-confident with who I am, but they were already part of my look, so the hats stayed.”

It can be very distressing for a young man to start experiencing thinning hair or a receding hairline, but it is in fact much more common than is generally realised. 25% of men will be affected by hair loss by the age of 30, and although stress, diet and other lifestyle factors can play a part, the most common cause is androgenic alopecia, or male pattern baldness. This is a hereditary condition, caused by the action of a hormonal derivative of testosterone on genetically predisposed hair follicles. Testosterone levels tend to peak between the ages of 18 and 35, and this is when the characteristic hair loss pattern may be initiated.

Although some men are genetically predisposed to lose their hair, perhaps at a relatively young age when it is likely to be very damaging to their confidence, it is possible to stabilise hair loss and promote regrowth with the correct treatment. The Belgravia Centre is able to give effective advice and treatment to patients from the age of 18 who are experiencing a wide range of hair loss conditions.

Hair loss treatment programmes at the Belgravia Centre are based around primary medications that are clinically proven to be both safe and effective, along with various hair growth boosters designed to optimise progress. You can see some of our before-and-during-treatment photos to judge our impressive results for yourself.

The earlier hair loss conditions are addressed the better, so we recommend arranging a free consultation with one of our specialists who can assess your individual condition and advise on treatment. Call 020 7730 6666 to book a consultation, or send us a message with any enquiry you might have. If you can’t get to the London centre, it takes less than five minutes to complete the online diagnostic form for worldwide advice on a home-use treatment course designed to fit your needs.

The truth is that while stress and anxiety can certainly contribute to hair loss, the most frequent cause is androgenic alopecia, more commonly known as male pattern baldness. This has a characteristic pattern, causing hair loss on top of the scalp while leaving it growing around the sides, as the Prime Minister seems to be experiencing.

Androgenic alopecia is hereditary, and is caused by the action of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormonal derivative of testosterone, on genetically predisposed hair follicles. DHT causes the follicles to shrink with each growth cycle; the hair gradually gets thinner until the follicles finally become dysfunctional and hair no longer grows.

Although it is a hereditary condition, male pattern baldness is no longer inevitable, as there are clinically proven medications that can stabilise hair loss and promote regrowth. The Belgravia Centre bases its highly effective hair loss treatment programmes around the only two products that are medically proven to achieve this. Propecia inhibits the enzyme that turns testosterone into DHT, while Minoxidil stimulates the blood circulation to vulnerable hair follicles, promoting their health. Combined with trichological monitoring and various hair growth boosters, these products have enabled us to achieve impressive results for a huge number of our patients – you can see some of our success stories here.

To book a free consultation with one of our specialists who can assess your individual hair loss condition and prescribe the best course of treatment, call 020 7730 6666 or send us a message with any enquiry you might have. Alternatively, if you can’t get to the London centre, complete the online diagnostic form for an individually designed home use treatment course, available worldwide.

Raj H, by email

Diagnosis:  Male Pattern Hair Loss

The recent financial downturn has seen a lot of people suffering health problems due to the stress of mounting debts, according to a survey by the UK’s leading debt advice charity. The Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) found that 46% of the 372 respondents believed that financial problems had affected their health, with symptoms including heart palpitations, hair loss and nervous breakdown.

Delroy Corinaldi, external affairs director at CCCS, said, “There is a lot of focus on the economic implications of the personal debt crisis but we are only starting to understand the human cost of debt problems.”

It is thought that stress causes hormonal changes in the body, which can disrupt the normal hair growth cycle. Hair follicles affected by these hormonal changes enter the resting phase of the cycle prematurely. During this period there is no new growth, but hair will continue to shed, causing it to become thinner over the whole head. This can affect both men and women, and is a separate condition from male pattern baldness, which manifests as a characteristic bald patch on the top of the head.

Stress-related hair loss may occur after a major life event such as divorce or surgery, or may develop gradually in response to an ongoing issue such as money worries. It can sometimes correct itself, particularly if the cause of the stress is removed, but it can also worsen, and in men can eventually lead to baldness. Tackling the source of the problem and learning stress management techniques such as meditation is clearly advisable; however, since hair loss can in itself increase anxiety levels, treatment to address it may also be beneficial.

The hair specialists at the Belgravia Centre are experienced at diagnosing and treating a wide range of hair loss conditions, including stress related hair thinning. Our comprehensive hair loss treatment programmes are based on clinically proven medications that stabilise hair loss and promote regrowth, along with various hair growth boosters and specialist aftercare. You can see how effective treatment can be by viewing some of our many success stories.

To book a free consultation with one of our specialists who can assess your individual hair condition, call 020 7730 6666 or send us a message with any enquiry you might have. Alternatively, complete the online diagnostic form and an advisor will be happy to recommend a personal home-use treatment course, available worldwide.

Chris Martin

Diagnosis:  Male Pattern Hair Loss

      
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A Belgravia Centre Patient

Diagnosis:  Alopecia Areata

    
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Consumer analysts Mintel revealed that hair colour is the top concern of British men, with 51% worrying about going grey. Hair loss or thinning is the second biggest concern, with 40% admitting to feeling worried. This rises to over half (52%) in men aged 45-54.

According to Vivienne Rudd, Head of Beauty Research at Mintel, “The physical changes associated with aging can act as a catalyst to mid-life crisis and our research has discovered that men become less content with their appearance after the age of 45. As the UK population ages, men will have to work into older age, bringing them into direct competition with younger colleagues. As a result, older people may feel the need to try to maintain appearance.”

Although hair loss is often perceived as a sign of ageing, androgenic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, affects 25% of men by the age of 30. It is a hereditary condition that results from the action of DHT, a hormonal derivative of testosterone, on genetically programmed hair follicles, causing them to gradually become dysfunctional. Androgenic alopecia is the most common cause of male hair loss, although other factors such as stress or poor nutrition may also play a part.

However, hair loss is not something you have to just accept, whether you are hitting your forties or even younger. The Belgravia Centre’s individually designed hair loss treatment courses are based around primary medications that are clinically proven to stabilise hair loss and promote regrowth, as well as various hair growth boosters. Propecia and Minoxidil are the only pharmaceutical products proven to be both effective and safe; Propecia works by blocking the formation of DHT, while Minoxidil increases the blood supply to the affected hair follicles. You can look at some of our many hair loss success stories to see the excellent results we have achieved with our comprehensive treatment programmes.

If you are concerned about hair loss, the specialists at the Belgravia Centre will be happy to advise on the best course of treatment for you. Call 020 7730 6666 to book a free consultation, or send us a message with any enquiry you might have. If you can’t get to the London centre, you can complete the online diagnostic form for worldwide advice on a home-use treatment course that fits your needs. The earlier you tackle hair loss, the more impressive results are likely to be, so it’s well worth getting expert advice as soon as possible, for that effective boost to your appearance and confidence.

I had a problem with hair loss before hand, but now the difference is remarkable.  I would recommend undertaking the treatment to anyone, as my life has changed because of it.”

Tariq Shuhaibar

Diagnosis:  Male Pattern Hair Loss

 
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Please note:  We have recently changed the cameras used for photo scans which is the reason for the difference in colour.