National Trichology Services

Those readers who follow my writings know that from time to time I ‘bang on’ about the pitfalls of  ‘consulting’ unqualified hair loss salesmen from commercial hair loss companies. The following is a quintessential example of why consumers seeking their treatment options must be cautious :

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Vitamin D’s essential significance to our health continues to unfold. However some people carry slight genetic mutations (termed ‘SNP’s) – including their nuclear Vitamin D receptors.

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When a woman (of any age) is distressed over thinning or excessively shedding hair it may often be difficult to find the right answers for her. Here are some recent testimonials from women who have appreciated my approach to their respective problems:

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L-tyrosine amino acid is the only short-chain amino acid and a (generally) safe, effective and versatile treatment to aid in many conditions.

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For a long time now I have warned consumers about entrusting their faith in the promises of commission-driven sales people from large + small hair treatment ‘shops’.

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The benefits of the vitaminoid ‘Rhodanide’ was first discovered in 1880′s Germany & was fed to farm + show animals to improve the condition their health, wool, fur & hides..!

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Finding a reputable practitioner who understands the many reasons for hair loss and scalp problems – AND can offer effective, inexpensive treatments has long been a challenge for the consumer.

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I was attending a hair conference with my research pharmacist in Adelaide in 2007 when a very concerned Mother of a 12yo Perth boy flew across to see us. He’d been experiencing Alopecia areata since he was four, and had now lost total head, facial (eyebrows; eyelashes) and body hair – Alopecia Universalis.

Some blood testing ordered by their supportive family Doctor revealed depleted iron stores (ferritin), zinc, and a mixed thyroid picture.

It’s been a slow climb back with still some way to go, but the gutsy (now) teenage boy is at last enjoying his first haircuts..!!

Here’s what his Mother had to say:

 Jxxx is still doing really well with lots of little prickles on the top of his head.  A number one is the common weekly cut at the moment – there is lots of hair, just a variation in colour and thickness still. Thanks again for all your help – I’m sure you’d be surprised if you saw Jxxx today.

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I used to regard the term ‘Chronic Telogen Effluvium‘ as somewhat of a “non-diagnosis”; a label provided where the Practitioner really had no idea as to its cause. I’ve begun to re-think my previous skepticism and now believe these hair sheds are a very early indicator of impending hormonal-metabolic collapse.

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