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Miniaturisation of the hair follicles ~ Can this be reversed?
Sergio Cardona is a second generation Trichologist, following in the footsteps of his Father, who he worked alongside as well as being his mentor.
We discuss hair miniaturisation, how it happens, how to recognise it, and whether the process is reversible, along with the differences between telogen effluvium and androgenic alopecia.
Sergio shares how hair shedding can have an effect on the hair follicle, and the exact point that the hair reduces where it can no longer be reversed. He also shares how telogen effluvium may show signs of hair miniaturisation but that it doesnt compromise the hair follicle in the same way that genetic hair loss might.
He describes how to detect why the hair is thinning and what is causing it, along with the importance of creating a specific time line.
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Alopecia Areata, Hypothyroidism, autoimmune conditions & hair loss
Holly Pini is a busy working mother, who works at a school with children with autism.
She suffers from two autoimmune conditions, Alopecia areata & hypothyroidism.
Her Mum has also had alopecia areata since she was 13, she wore wigs her whole life. She also has hypothyroidism.
During her GCSE's she was exhausted, and began to question if she had an issue. Eventually she found out she had hypothyroidism & has been on medication ever since.
She had no hair loss issues until after the birth of her second son.
She found that her hair loss was not met with anywhere near the same compassion & patient care as her hypothyroidism by healthcare professionals.
She describes how her mental health has been affected and how some days she finds it hard. she tries to be positive and pushed through the worst days. She also suffers from health anxiety, which she has had treatment for, and has been wary to try new treatments.
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How could a wig consultant help you?
Katie Dear is a wig consultant offering products, help & advice for those experiencing hair loss.
She has a long background in wigs, Theatre and T.V. She wanted something more flexible to work around her family, and now she helps people facing chemotherapy treatment & alopecia, and those with fine & thinning hair.
We discuss the importance of caring for people at a time in their life where they may be suffering with mental health issues. Katie also shares how it affects their families and partners, and how we can help support them through this too. Katie also opens up about how dealing with these people all day can also affect her own wellbeing, as she takes on her client's trauma.
Katie talks about how she helps families to navigate difficult conversations, and how to work around small children and loved ones, especially if they are having to undergo treatment.
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Hair Aid ~ How Charity work can have a long lasting impact
Louise Turner is a Hair Professional, Salon owner & Educator from Lincoln. She has been in the industry for 36 years.
She aims to inspire the future generation of hairdressers, and hopes to help to raise the standards within the industry.
She recently took a trip to Bali to carry out some volunteer work for Hair Aid Charity, educating the underprivileged people who live in the rubbish dump, and those serving time in the worst prison in the country, offering them a chance to improve their future prospects and change their lives.
They also visited an orphanage and cut the children's hair.
Louise says that the experience definitely changed her, and made her appreciate her opportunities a lot more in her own life. It changed her perspective, and she plans to go back again.
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Ozempic, bariatric surgery & hair loss
Dr Ademir JR has a clinic & academy in Brazil, where he educated the future generation of trichologists. He began his medical training at 17 & works with his brother in endocrinology & dermatology.
His own journey with hair loss began at just 15 years old. in 1998 he was involved in a study of Finasteride. He has also studied hair loss in PCOS & bariatric surgery.
In 2007 he certified with the IAT & began to understand the psycho-emotional aspects of hair loss.
We discuss the effects of Ozempic on hair health, and whether this presents from the medication, or as a side effect of the rapid weight loss. Dr Ademir also shares how insulin resistance can have an effect on all aspects of hair loss & impede recovery.
Dr Ademir has also written 8 books and launched the Brazilian journal of hair health.
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Is there inequality when it come to treating hairloss?
Dr Rex is from Arizona. He grew up in Nigeria and returned to the US at 18, where he studied medicine in New York. After learning that it was rare to find an African American dermatologist, he decided to specialise in this area.
We discuss how important it is to have representation within medicine, and how all practitioners should have a cultural understanding and empathy for their patients' backgrounds, traditions & beliefs.
It was after a mission trip to Ethiopia that he decided to become a Physician so that he could help people in rural underserved communities. He believes that there is an inequality within healthcare, particularly around the socially & economically challenged.
He works hard to encourage the future generation of dermatologists to use their skillset to increase access to dermatology in less desirable localities.
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Combining medical science and herbal remedies to create safer products
Dr Ellana Stinson is from Boston, Massachusetts. She is an award winning ER physician, and has battled health issues which has led to hair loss and poor hair condition.
Dr Ellana shares that after her issues with her health, having thyroid cancer and surgery, medication and dealing with fertility issues, she found that she began to develop a greater awareness of the ingredients in the products she was using.
Many products on the market contain harmful chemicals, such as endocrine disruptors, and she was keen to move away from this. As a natural problem solver who is inquisitive and has a degree in chemistry, she decided to create her own product brand.
We discuss the health equity & disparity in medicine, and also in haircare, and Dr Stinson describes how there is still a lot of work to be done to accurately assess how safe the products and chemicals used in salons are, and regulations around safe usage practices such as ventilation etc.
She shares how education is key, as some products have hidden chemicals or confusing labelling, and how you can find healthier alternatives.
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How important is nutrition when it comes to hair health?
Charlotte Lucas was a Pharmacist with the NHS for 25 years, and she became a little disillusioned with the general lack of preventative action in medicine. She has now completed a master's in nutrition.
She believes that many chronic health conditions could be managed and treated in a better way, and our body is an ecosystem.
Charlotte shares that nutrition plays a huge part in relation to health, and having experienced hair loss twice herself, once as a teenager during her GCSE's, and then later during menopause too.
She uses a combination of functional medicine, nutritional medicine and pharmaceutical medicine.
We look at how inflammation can affect hair loss and autoimmune conditions, as she states that 75-80% of the immune system is located in the gut, and our microbiome impacts so many aspects of our health.
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It's not just about the hair!
Dr Pornima Mhatray has been a medical Doctor for over 30 years, and specialises in hair & skin treatments as she believes that hair or skin problems are a mirror of your overall health, and could be a sign of many possible concerns in the body.
We discuss taking a holistic approach to hair health, looking at many contributing factors, such as diet, stress & cortisol levels, hormones and fitness levels. She recommends nutrition, counselling, even meditation alongside some more conventional treatment options, and more recent innovations such as PRP.
She says she is seeing more patients in her clinic in Mumbai who are younger who are suffering from hair loss, and how this can affect their mental health. For some people, treatments like hair transplants can have a life changing effect, but this needs to be supported by an overall health plan.
Dr Pornima advises that if you are thinking of trying a certain product or medication, it is important to consult a professional to support and guide you.
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