Hair loss is something that can happen to anyone, and it’s something that will affect people in different ways. For a lot of people, losing your hair can be a real tough time and not everyone knows the best way…
Hair loss can happen for a number of different reasons and for women there are a number of underlying causes. PCOS (polycystic ovaries syndrome) can cause the body to change in a number of different ways, one common change can…
Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss that is caused by anything that pulls repeatedly at the scalp. Typically, this will be things like tight hairstyles, such as tight ponytails, tight braids, cornrows, weaves, or even repeated use of…
Folliculitis is a common skin condition that can cause hair loss, depending on where the condition occurs. If it occurs on the scalp, it is often referred to as ‘scalp folliculitis’. What is folliculitis? Folliculitis is a skin condition in…
Antibiotics are life-saving medications that come with some potential side effects, including hair loss. Even commonly used medications such as Penicillin, Cephalexin, and Erythromycin may cause temporary hair loss as they affect nutrient absorption. However, this side effect does not…
Hair loss can be a relatively common complaint for people suffering with coeliac disease. This is because coeliac disease can cause hair loss through multiple different areas, but it’s first important to understand how it does this, before we can…
There have been a few reports of patients experiencing hair loss whilst on the anticoagulant drug Warfarin. Harley Street Hair Clinic is looking at how it may cause hair loss. We are able to provide some patients with a Warfarin…
Hair shedding is one of the many side effects of finasteride. But what is ‘finasteride shedding’? Is it serious, and can it be reversed? What is finasteride? Finasteride, commonly known as Propecia, is an antiandrogen that is sometimes used to…
Having your hair fall out when you’re still young can be very alarming, especially so when you’re still a young woman. But fear not, there are many reasons that it may be happening - and most can be solved quite…
Hair loss in children isn’t that uncommon, but it can be quite frightening for parents to encounter. Luckily, most children aged 26 months and over will be suffering from one of the four following conditions - making diagnosis easy. Tinea…
