Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the most commonly asked questions :

  Is there a cure for hair loss?
There are many different kinds of hair loss, with varying causes. From people complaining of thinning hair, falling hair, receding hairline or bald patches. 
When it comes to dealing with loss of hair correctly, the Trichologist must determine the type of hair loss and term the problem reversable or non reversible.

Once this is determined then appropriate treatment can be advised. Some forms of hair loss can be termed as semi reversible in that the loss may be slowed but not reversed. There are hundreds of treatments on the market that claim to reverse or cure hair loss, caution needs to be taken when embarking on this kind of treatment.
The best course of action is to visit a registered Trichologist.

I have an itchy flaky scalp and have tried numerous shampoo's but nothing helps what can I do?
You may be suffering from a specific skin/scalp disorder, which needs to be properly managed beyond the scope of the shampoo. It could also be the result of an allergic reaction. Trichological advice is recommended to make a correct diagnosis.

My hair is dry and brittle even though I use conditioner what can I do?
If you have other symptoms an underlying cause needs to be determined or ruled out first.Then an assessment needs to be made on your diet, lifesyle and hair care. Advice can then be given on appropriate hair care and products which may include lifestyle changes.

How often should I wash my hair?
Washing the hair more often is actually better for the hair than most people think! If you use the correct products suitable for your hair type and lifestyle, the hair can be washed daily and it should always look it's best.

Why does my hair always look dull even after shampooing and conditioning?
Signs of poor health can be reflected in your hair as well as poor hair care.
Many factors can contribute to dull and lifeless hair including illness, medication, poor diet or all three! Poor nutrition or malabsorbtion of vitamins and minerals even if you consider your diet to be healthy, is usually the most likely cause. 

My hair does not grow. It has been like that for 13 years .Will cutting make it grow? 
We can not be exact with the information provided. But hair always grows - about 1 cm per month. If it is not growing long it means that the hairs are staying in the skin for a shorter time. Cutting will not change this. 
 
Why do men lose their hair on the top of their heads and not the sides? 
It is obviously evolutionary and hereditary. Those who get significant baldness on the top have hair roots/follicles that are programmed to make the hairs smaller in response to normal male hormones, in particular are called dihydrotestosterone.

My hair grows very slow- in fact it doesn't grow at all. I had a hair cut 2 years ago and my hair has grown about 3 cm since then. What should I do? 
The rate of growth varies but little FROM person to person. If it is not 'growing' this means that each hair only stays in the scalp for a very short time (normally up to 5 years). There are various nutritional (iron deficiency), hormonal and local scalp disorders that may contribute to this- a trichologist or dermatologist could readily clarify this.

WHY DOES HAIR LOSS AND BALDNESS INCREASES THE RISK OF HEART ATTACK?
People suffering hair loss and baldness seem to have a greater number of androgen receptors in their scalps and androgens and testosterone over production may contribute to both atherosclerosis, a build up of fatty deposits and high cholestorel in the arteries, and thrombosis, a susceptibility to blood clots, In addition, both heart disease and baldness may be traits that are inherited together.

HOW QUICKLY DOES HAIR GO ONCE IT BEGINS? 
It depends how early you start to lose your hair, and how well you take care of it once hair loss starts, if you start to lose hair when you are 17 or 18, and do nothing about it, you will probably be bald by the time you are 25 whereas if you are 35 or 40, the chances are, if you take care of your hair, you will retain a reasonable head of hair into old age. 

MY DADS GOT A FULL HEAD OF HAIR - AM I SAFE?
Unfortunately not. Hair loss male pattern baldness is hereditary, but in 90% of cases, the rouge gene comes from the mothers side.

My daughter is 2 ½ years old. In the past few months, we have noticed thinning on the top of her scalp and it seems to be thinning daily is there any information ?
There are too many possible causes to mention them all-she may need to see a dermatologist to get an exact diagnosis. Has she had any fever recently ( common reversible cause); does it run in the family?; is the scalp normal. She may have to have an A/T Ratio and microscopy of plucked hairs.

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