Hair loss facts, news & opinions

Hair follicle regeneration

It may soon be possible to grow new hair follicles thanks to stem cell research. Scientists have already isolated the stem cells responsible for hair follicle growth and regenerated hair follicles in…

It may soon be possible to grow new hair follicles thanks to stem cell research. Scientists have already isolated the stem cells…

Question: Why do some people respond better than others to treatment?

Question: I was looking at the photo-scans taken of hair loss sufferers on your web. The results are very impressive. My question is why do some respond better than others to treatment, is this…

Question: I was looking at the photo-scans taken of hair loss sufferers on your web. The results are very impressive. My question…

Child hair loss gene found

For most of us, the thought of going bald is an unpleasant one but a reality we must consider. However when a child is experiencing hair loss and imminent baldness is on the cards, the unfair reality…

For most of us, the thought of going bald is an unpleasant one but a reality we must consider. However when a child is…

Introducing... Kate

Hi, I’m Kate, one of the Belgravia blog's authors. I am a qualified journalist and spend much of my time researching hair loss and publishing any news-worthy issues surrounding this topic on the…

Hi, I’m Kate, one of the Belgravia blog's authors. I am a qualified journalist and spend much of my time researching hair loss and…

DIY Baldness Test

We’ve heard it all before. A healthy individual loses around a hundred hairs a day. Nothing to worry about we’re told, as long as they are constantly replaced and the losses occur evenly around the…

We’ve heard it all before. A healthy individual loses around a hundred hairs a day. Nothing to worry about we’re told, as long as…

Question: Does Hair Vitalics (and other supplements) improve hair growth?

Name: Adam Question: Please can you tell me if by taking Hair Vitalics, do these improve your hair growth and if so how are these different from other vitamins out there? Answer: Hair Vitalics is a…

Name: Adam Question: Please can you tell me if by taking Hair Vitalics, do these improve your hair growth and if so how are…

Study Links Air Pollution to Male Pattern Baldness

It will come as a breath of fresh air for parents to know that hair loss isn’t all just down to genes. Study findings from 2009 suggest that, the next time you experience hair loss, you may want to…

It will come as a breath of fresh air for parents to know that hair loss isn’t all just down to genes. Study findings from 2009…

Jonny Harris, Joint Managing Director

Jonny Harris is the Joint Managing Director of The Belgravia Centre. He is in charge, along with Marilyn Harris, of overseeing the running of both clinics. Jonny has a broad knowledge of the medical…

Jonny Harris is the Joint Managing Director of The Belgravia Centre. He is in charge, along with Marilyn Harris, of overseeing the…

HairMax LaserComb - FDA cleared for hair growth or just safety?

We recently received a blog comment in response to one of our articles questioning the efficacy of the LaserComb and implying that the device's 'FDA clearance' only refers to the safety of the device.…

We recently received a blog comment in response to one of our articles questioning the efficacy of the LaserComb and implying that…

Question: Are there any options for scarring alopecia?

Question: Hi, I'm a 28 year old male and sufferer from scar tissue/alopecia and my hair is now thinning at pace. I have been advised that a hair transplant will not correct this. Are there any other…

Question: Hi, I'm a 28 year old male and sufferer from scar tissue/alopecia and my hair is now thinning at pace. I have been…

Q&A: Does The Low Cost of Your Hair Loss Treatments Mean They Are Not as Good as More Expensive Hair Clinics?

Name: JayQuestion: 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…

Name: JayQuestion: I am a male aged 26 and losing hair at a fast rate. I was so concerned that I visited a clinic that advertises…

I'm hair for the job

In the exacerbated dog-eat-dog world of employment at present, it’s more vital than ever to have as many strings to your bow or hairs on your head according to one expert as possible. Apparently…

In the exacerbated dog-eat-dog world of employment at present, it’s more vital than ever to have as many strings to your bow or…

Ignore the Proof... Lose your Hair

Back in August, The Times ran a Dear Sarah story about Viviscal, a supplement that purports to restore hair. The author wrote that they'd never tried it and it may or may not work. She recommended…

Back in August, The Times ran a Dear Sarah story about Viviscal, a supplement that purports to restore hair. The author…

Lifting the Lid on Hair Loss