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Wig wearer for life ~ How masking hair loss could change your whole outlook on life

Sam is 40 years old, and she lives in Corby. She owns two childrens' day nurseries in Northampton.

Sam has AuDHD, PCOS, AGA & TE! She shares her story of navigating hair loss, along with her diagnoses and being neurodiverse.

We chat about navigating dating with hair loss, and how she used to spend hours styling her hair to try to disguise her alopecia, and the anxiety it would bring her.

Sam describes her life at the time as a prison of shame, and says that wearing wigs has changed her whole outlook on life.

We also discuss her failed hair transplant, which although didn't work, was the catalyst to her journey of change & healing. Sam bravely shares her vulnerability in the hope that it will help others.

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Epigenetics & Hair loss ~ Building a timeline of investigation 

Bissan Debsi believes in working to support long term hair health.

She worked at Stanford Uni as a research assistant looking into Alzheimer's. PRP was just coming into practice at this time, and she began to take an interest in hair growth. She then worked with a hair transplant surgeon in Dubai, and later California.

She wanted to look more into the root cause of hair loss and address the hair loss itself, so she studied trichology with the IAHM.

She wanted to look for more solutions within, so she studied Functional medicine, which she integrates into her practice. She also uses bioscan technology & epigenetics to help with her diagnoses.

Bissan also shares her knowledge on biofilm on the scalp, and gives us her tips for healthy hair in winter!

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The evolution of the (not so) hairless human body 

Leah Redmond is a certified trichologist, who completed her studies with the Institute of Trichology whilst also studying Molecular bioengineering at Imperial College, London!

She has completed her bachelor's & masters projects covering Male Pattern hair loss, when her interest in trichology began, and she is now completing a PHD on the hair papilla.

She has been studying hair fibre pigmentation & human body hair evolution- basically how we evolved to our current (non- furry) state! She has been looking at the body hair of monkeys, compared to humans.

She has written a review which has been accepted by the British Journal of Dermatology.

We discuss how this change in body hair ay have occurred, what even is the dermal papilla and what does it do? Gene mutations, and why we may have hair at all.

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Keeping up to date in the world of hair loss 

Who better to finish this season but the legendary Dr Jeff Donovan!

Dr Donovan is from British Colombia in Canada. During his training, he became fascinated by the number of skin disorders there are, and wanted to specialise in this. With over 2,000 types of skin disease, he enjoys the diagnostic skills that go into investigating these!

He loves to help people get back to 'normal', and we discuss how hair loss can often take something away from a person. 

We explore how to best keep up to date with the ever evolving field of trichology, current literature and studies. Dr Donovan also shares how laboratory investigations differ in different regions, and why this might be.

I also discover the benefits of looking for updates in other fields, when the discussion turns to how some medications can be harmful to pets.

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Medical Hairloss treatments ~ Are the side effects worth it? 

Dr Ademir Leite Jr has been involved in lots of research into finasteride. He runs a clinic & Trichology school in Brazil.

Originally, when Dr Ademir began studying medicine, he had planned to study immunology, but once he discovered the field of trichology, he changed his mind.

He has suffered hair loss himself, as well as scalp concerns. 

We discuss which types of alopecia he sees the most at the moment, and which treatments are effective.

Dr Ademir shares how finasteride works, and we look at the side effects of DHT blockers & 5 a reductase inhibitors, including post finasteride syndrome. He describes how, as a medical professional, he has a responsibility to consider all benefits and down sides when recommending any treatment.

We also discuss natural solutions, if they are effective, and how multi- modal treatments may have more benefits and fewer side effects.

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Mesh integration systems ~ Is this the service your salon is missing? 

Simone Mudrak has been offering hair extensions for the past 14 years, and has offered hair loss solutions for the last 8 years. 

She has founded the Hair Finesse Academy in Bristol, Simone now offers mesh integration, and is on a mission to train more hairstylists in this method, to make hair loss systems more accessible.

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GLP1 medications ~ Does losing weight mean losing your hair? 

Rabiya is 49 years old, she is a wife and mother living in Kent, who has lived in many different countries throughout her life.

After not feeling well, she had some tests and her blood pressure and cholesterol were raised, and she was told she was also diabetic. She says she had slowly put on weight over the years, and at the time was 75kg and only 5" tall, with swelling in her hands & ankles.

Her Doctor had advised her to focus on changing her diet and lifestyle, but she knew that she couldn't do it without help. She knows a couple of endocrinologists, and they helped to advise her. She decided to go private, and was prescribed a GLP1 known as Monjuaro. 

Rabiya reduced her calories to a deficit, and began a low dose following a plan over an 18 month timeframe. She says that the medication removed her bloating, and the 'food noise', so that she could focus on losing weight and getting healthy. She lost 24kg in 6 months.

Unfortunately, this also led to her experiencing a large amount of hair shedding. Due to this she sought help from a trichologist, and began to focus not just on cutting calories, but on the nutritional value of her food too. 

She has now seen a huge improvement in her hair health, as well as her overall health and vitality. She shares her story openly and honestly!

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The future of your hair ~ Ensuring transplants succeed in the long term 

Dr Dilan Fernando is a medical Doctor & surgeon, who originally planned to practice neurosurgery, however he then gained an interest in hair transplantation, and he has been performing hair transplants now for ten years!

He is Co founder of The Treatment Rooms London, where they offer specialised services, including feminising hairlines for transgender patients, and repairing what he calls 'black market' hair transplant work.

We explore how hair transplants can help reduce gender dysphoria, which can be a barrier to men when transitioning to a woman, and how to take a sensitive approach to the surgery.

Dr Fernando also shares the importance of patience and preparation when it comes to hair transplants, having a roadmap of treatment from pre-treatment to recovery, to ensure the patient gets the best from their hair, and the longer-term considerations.   

We hear about the negative side of some clinics, and the practices that lead to poor results and long term issues!

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Why Trichology needs to be integrated into hair systems training 

Jess has been in the hair industry for many years, along with her business partner, Hayley, who has educated all around the world with Raccoon, and they both have experience with hair extensions.

Whilst trying to meet their clients' needs, they soon recognised that those with hair loss wanted to have hair extensions, but they just weren't suitable. They began to research alternative solutions, and learned different hair systems methods.

Jess joins me today to introduce a new type of system, called signature scalp. This is a silicone based scalp replica system, secured with medical grade adhesive.

They wanted to be able to offer a solution that could incorporate their creative flair, and be able to add a hairdresser's perspective to their hair systems. These systems can be made to suit any colour or style.

We talk about the longevity and versatility of having a hair system, what they can offer, and why it's important to have the education to ensure that each client is a suitable candidate for this service.

Signature scalp offers education, and already have a US ambassador, along with 80 representatives from around the world.

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