Folliculitis is a very common skin condition that targets the hair follicles, causing inflammation. There are several causes, including bacterial infections, fungal infections, and ingrown hairs. In the most severe cases, folliculitis can even lead to the destruction of the…
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…
If you've suffered from hair loss at any point in your life, you've probably spent some time researching different hair loss treatment options to help restart growth. You can't get away from the numerous TV, billboard, and online adverts for…
An itchy scalp, also known as scalp pruritus, is a common condition. It can be caused by a number of different factors and in some cases, it can be a symptom of an underlying medical condition. Hair loss can occur…
Hair loss for women can be a worrying time, however, it’s important to not only monitor the hair loss of your scalp. Loss of body hair in females is also quite common, it is recommended that you keep track of this,…
