Journal
Ambushed by the lift mirror again? Here's what a trichologist can do for men's hair loss, from treatments to hair systems, before you start pricing up transplants.
4 min read
Noticing more hair in the brush this autumn? Here's what the research on seasonal hair loss really shows, and the signs that point to something else.
6 min read
The rosemary oil study behind the TikTok hype had 100 men and lasted six months. Here is what it found, what it did not, and how to use the oil more safely.
6 min read
Found a bald patch during the morning hairbrush negotiation? Here's what's normal, what isn't, and why your GP comes first for kids.
4 min read
Heavy shedding a few months after an illness, operation or shock is often telogen effluvium. Here is why the delay happens, how long it lasts and what helps.
6 min read
Your hairdresser already knows about your ex, your boss and your holiday plans. Here's when they're the right person for your hair, and when you need a trichologist instead.
4 min read
Your edges aren't a renewable resource (well, they are, but only if you're nice to them). A Belfast trichologist on braids, breakage and getting your hairline back.
4 min read
Low iron is one of the most common hidden causes of shedding I see, and one of the easiest to check. Here's what ferritin is, what to ask your GP for, and why you shouldn't just buy iron tablets.
6 min read
Before you buy rosemary oil number four: here are the 10 things a trichologist actually recommends for thinning hair, starting with the one everyone skips.
5 min read
If your 'dandruff' is greasy, yellowish, itchy and keeps coming back no matter what shampoo you use, it may be seborrhoeic dermatitis. Here's how to tell, and what helps.
6 min read
You commented BLOODS, so here it is: the four blood tests we ask every hair fall client to bring, what to tell your GP before the test, and what to do with your results.
3 min read
Usually not. But your GP and a private trichologist make a surprisingly good team. Here's how to use both in Northern Ireland, without losing a whole morning to the 8am phone scramble.
4 min read
Counting hairs in the shower? Here's what normal shedding looks like, why wash day is scarier than it should be, and the 60-second pull test I use in clinic.
5 min read
More hair in the brush than usual? Before you panic or buy a miracle serum, here are the 10 causes I check first in clinic, and how to tell which one is yours.
8 min read
Short answer: no. Longer answer: here's what a trichologist actually is, what qualifications to look for, and when you need a doctor instead.
4 min read
Staring at your hairbrush like it owes you money? Here are 9 signs it's time to see a trichologist, plus the signs that mean your GP should come first.
5 min read
A trichologist is a hair and scalp specialist. Here's what they do, what they treat, and what actually happens at a consultation (spoiler: there's a scalp camera).
5 min read
Hair loss can feel overwhelming. You might notice more strands on your pillow or a thinning crown in the mirror. It’s natural to want to...
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