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Alopecia Areata Success: "my hair is growing back"

Good afternoon from Korea. Just to let your team know that after using your treatment for 6 weeks my hair is growing back slowly and steadily. My bald patches are not as noticable and sightly as…

Good afternoon from Korea. Just to let your team know that after using your treatment for 6 weeks my hair is growing back slowly…

Question: Can a woman use Minoxidil if she is pregnant?

Name: Rose Question: Can a woman use Minoxidil if she is pregnant? Answer: No, pregnant women can not use Minixidil. We would advise to wait until after delivery and breast-feeding (if applicable)…

Name: Rose Question: Can a woman use Minoxidil if she is pregnant? Answer: No, pregnant women can not use Minixidil. We…

Question: Is it ok to use hair loss treatments alongside body-building supplements?

Name: Abu Kaler Question: I am a professional body builder and use a lot of supplements such as protien, amino acids and cruically testosterone each day. I have thinning hair on top of my head with a…

Name: Abu Kaler Question: I am a professional body builder and use a lot of supplements such as protien, amino acids and…

Question: Minoxidil causes a white powder like residue on my scalp. How can I control this?

Name: Lorraine Question: I have been using Minoxidil 4% for nearly 9 months. However it causes a white powder like residue on my scalp. How can I control this? Answer: Like you, I use Minoxidil (5%…

Name: Lorraine Question: I have been using Minoxidil 4% for nearly 9 months. However it causes a white powder like residue on…

HairlossANSWERS blog header reader questions Belgravia Centre

How Much Does a Full Hair Loss Treatment Course Cost?'

Name: Ian MitchellQuestion: Roughly how much does a full hair loss treatment course cost?Answer: Hi, Ian. The cost of a Belgravia hair loss treatment programme, as well as the duration of the course,…

Name: Ian MitchellQuestion: Roughly how much does a full hair loss treatment course cost?Answer: Hi, Ian. The cost of a Belgravia…

Question: My sister has bald patches - what can you recommend?

Name: Marie Ward Question: my sister has bald patches on her head, her doctor has given her Nizoral shampoo - I looked it up on the net it says it's for dandruff?? What do you recommend please?…

Name: Marie Ward Question: my sister has bald patches on her head, her doctor has given her Nizoral shampoo - I looked it up…

Question: My son has a bald patch - could it be Alopecia Areata?

Name: Vikki Wheatley Question: I have a 2 and a half year old little boy, last night someone pointed out that he had two slight balding patches on the back of his head. I've checked them and they…

Name: Vikki Wheatley Question: I have a 2 and a half year old little boy, last night someone pointed out that he had two…

Question: Hair loss from dread-locks...

Question: I had many plates and dreadlocks in the past and now I have some areas with no hair on the sides, what can I do? Answer: Please see the following post, which answers your question fully -…

Question: I had many plates and dreadlocks in the past and now I have some areas with no hair on the sides, what can I do?…

What can I do about a patch of Alopecia Areata?'

Question: I have been diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. I only have one bold spot. At first it was the size of 50 pence, and in 3 weeks it got bigger. Now it’s the size of 3 hand fingers put together.…

Question: I have been diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. I only have one bold spot. At first it was the size of 50 pence, and in 3…

Question: Can acupuncture be used for Alopecia?

Name: Jane Question: Are you aware of anyone being treated using acupuncture for Alopecia, particularly as Alopecia may be caused by stress and if so could you please pass on relevant information?…

Name: Jane Question: Are you aware of anyone being treated using acupuncture for Alopecia, particularly as Alopecia may be…

Question: Can Minoxidil lead to excessive facial hair?

Name: Francois Question: Will using Minoxidil lead to excess facial hair and if so, is there a remedy for this? Answer: Excessive facial hair from Minoxidil is a very rare side effect and will…

Name: Francois Question: Will using Minoxidil lead to excess facial hair and if so, is there a remedy for this? Answer:…

Question: I lost hair 3 months after moving house - will the hair return?

Name: Nicky Question: In July 2006 I moved house. 3 months later, in October I started to notice large amounts of hair falling from all over my head. At its peak, I was counting over 300 hairs per…

Name: Nicky Question: In July 2006 I moved house. 3 months later, in October I started to notice large amounts of hair…

Question: Do you do NHS wigs?

Name: J Rance Question: Do you do NHS wigs? Answer: As we are a private clinic we do not provide wigs on the NHS. I would advise you contact the NHS to find out if and where you can find this…

Name: J Rance Question: Do you do NHS wigs? Answer: As we are a private clinic we do not provide wigs on the NHS. I would…

Question: I know that DHT causes body hair growth as well as hair loss - why am I losing my hair but my body and facial hair is minimal?

Name: Gary  Question: It is strange that I have hair recession because I have a very young face for my age - I lack facial hair, for example. As DHT is responsible for beard growth in men as well as…

Name: Gary  Question: It is strange that I have hair recession because I have a very young face for my age - I lack facial hair,…

HairlossANSWERS blog header reader questions Belgravia Centre

Can I Use Crescina With My Male Hair Loss Treatments?'

Name: Not providedQuestion: I have been reading about a product called Crescina. Is it any good? Can this be used if I am already using finasteride and High Strength Minoxidil, as it also has to be…

Name: Not providedQuestion: I have been reading about a product called Crescina. Is it any good? Can this be used if I am already…