Comments for National Trichology Services http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog Your complete hair and scalp treatment centre Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:54:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.6 Comment on Alopecia areata study in Children… by Sasha Lilford http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-5359 Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:28:54 +0000 http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-5359 Hi, I am a 27 year old female with Telogen Effluvium lasting 3 years. I believe gluten may be connected to my loss. Do you see reversal of Telogen Effluvium with a gluten free diet also? I notice your study is only around AA. Thankyou for your help! Sasha Hi, I am a 27 year old female with Telogen Effluvium lasting 3 years. I believe gluten may be connected to my loss. Do you see reversal of Telogen Effluvium with a gluten free diet also? I notice your study is only around AA.

Thankyou for your help!

Sasha

]]> Comment on Alopecia areata study in Children… by Hong http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-5136 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:17:55 +0000 http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-5136 Can someone tell me that how long does it normally take to see hair regrowth when people take a gluten free diet for their AA? Can someone tell me that how long does it normally take to see hair regrowth when people take a gluten free diet for their AA?

]]> Comment on The Future of Diagnostics or New Lows of Marketing Opportunism?? by 'Unhappy Unit' http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2010/02/02/the-new-lows-of-marketing-opportunism/#comment-5054 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:06:33 +0000 http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2010/02/02/the-new-lows-of-marketing-opportunism/#comment-5054 Mr. Pearce, I know the hair loss compnay you allude to because I am a former franchisee. Anyone who knows them, what they sell & how they operate are well aware of this companies total absence operating ethics or morals when it comes to their balance sheet. From my experience at their hands I know they can legally bury you if one dares speak out so I admire your courage informing consumers about them. Mr. Pearce,
I know the hair loss compnay you allude to because I am a former franchisee. Anyone who knows them, what they sell & how they operate are well aware of this companies total absence operating ethics or morals when it comes to their balance sheet. From my experience at their hands I know they can legally bury you if one dares speak out so I admire your courage informing consumers about them.

]]> Comment on Alopecia areata study in Children… by Tony Pearce http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-5040 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:58:07 +0000 http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-5040 Dear Sarah, If your child's hair shed is 'patchy' + resulting in round/oval bald spots - this is likely alopecia areata. If the excessive + rapid hair loss is from all over their scalp ie: 'diffuse' - this is Telogen Effluvium. It is highly unlikely the cause is a change of shampoo; I feel silica would be of little value. I suggest you consult a qualified Practitioner with experience in assessing hair loss conditions. You might also review the articles I've written on the conditions mentioned. Best wishes -TP Dear Sarah,
If your child’s hair shed is ‘patchy’ + resulting in round/oval bald spots - this is likely alopecia areata. If the excessive + rapid hair loss is from all over their scalp ie: ‘diffuse’ - this is Telogen Effluvium. It is highly unlikely the cause is a change of shampoo; I feel silica would be of little value. I suggest you consult a qualified Practitioner with experience in assessing hair loss conditions. You might also review the articles I’ve written on the conditions mentioned.
Best wishes -TP

]]> Comment on Alopecia areata study in Children… by sarah Mellish http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-5023 Sun, 07 Feb 2010 10:40:20 +0000 http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-5023 I have just noticed large clumps of hair falling out of my healthy and happy 9 year olds head. She now has 1 bald patch at the front of her forehead. Could it be a change of shampoo or something more sinister. Do you think silica and a mineral supplement would help. She doesnt eat a lot of wheat based foods. I am starting to get rather concerned what would you advise? I have just noticed large clumps of hair falling out of my healthy and happy 9 year olds head. She now has 1 bald patch at the front of her forehead. Could it be a change of shampoo or something more sinister. Do you think silica and a mineral supplement would help. She doesnt eat a lot of wheat based foods. I am starting to get rather concerned what would you advise?

]]> Comment on Alopecia areata study in Children… by Sarah Prud'homme http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-4983 Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:09:54 +0000 http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-4983 Thanks. The wheat connection seems the obvious one to explore, as my daughter eats mostly pasta and bagels, to the point that she doesn't want anything else. We saw a dermatologist yesterday again who talked only about steroids, and didn't even write down anything about diet or environment. When I asked about testing for allergies, he said you can, but it will be a waste of money. I hope some of your studies will make it into the mainstream media in the US. Again thanks, Sarah. Thanks. The wheat connection seems the obvious one to explore, as my daughter eats mostly pasta and bagels, to the point that she doesn’t want anything else. We saw a dermatologist yesterday again who talked only about steroids, and didn’t even write down anything about diet or environment. When I asked about testing for allergies, he said you can, but it will be a waste of money. I hope some of your studies will make it into the mainstream media in the US. Again thanks, Sarah.

]]> Comment on Reassuring words to Women - from other Women… by Sarah http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/07/28/reassuring-words-to-women-from-other-women/#comment-4957 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:31:30 +0000 http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/07/28/reassuring-words-to-women-from-other-women/#comment-4957 Hey Tony, I follow your blog with great interest & some amusement! My sincerest gratitude in providing REAL information to women (like me) so we may begin to understand why might we feel like we do & why my previously dense tresses have begun to thin considerably. I believe I echo the sentiments of most women when I say I would never humiliate myself by sitting in front of a hair "salesman" & have to listen to some marketing spin. Faithfully- Sarah Dureau Hey Tony,
I follow your blog with great interest & some amusement! My sincerest gratitude in providing REAL information to women (like me) so we may begin to understand why might we feel like we do & why my previously dense tresses have begun to thin considerably. I believe I echo the sentiments of most women when I say I would never humiliate myself by sitting in front of a hair “salesman” & have to listen to some marketing spin.
Faithfully-
Sarah Dureau

]]> Comment on Alopecia areata study in Children… by clinic http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-4956 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:05:31 +0000 http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-4956 Dear Sarah, Thank you for your comment; apologies for delay in reply. I always emphasise that alopecia areata (or any autoimmune condition) is that pre-disposed person's body exhibiting 'stress' - but the physiological stress of dietary or environmental reactions that distract + disorientate our immune systems. I would think any reasonably-minded practitioner would feel this is a preferred starting point to prescribing Cortisone creams or injections to children. One local Paediatrician refers ALL his child hair loss problems to me as the PARENTS made it clear they found Dermatologists of little value - so don't under-estimate the persuasive powers of a worried Mother!! Best regards-TP Dear Sarah,
Thank you for your comment; apologies for delay in reply. I always emphasise that alopecia areata (or any autoimmune condition) is that pre-disposed person’s body exhibiting ’stress’ - but the physiological stress of dietary or environmental reactions that distract + disorientate our immune systems. I would think any reasonably-minded practitioner would feel this is a preferred starting point to prescribing Cortisone creams or injections to children.
One local Paediatrician refers ALL his child hair loss problems to me as the PARENTS made it clear they found Dermatologists of little value - so don’t under-estimate the persuasive powers of a worried Mother!!
Best regards-TP

]]> Comment on Alopecia areata study in Children… by Sarah Prud'homme http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-4890 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:16:45 +0000 http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-4890 My 9 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with alopecia areata. So far she has bald spots in 5 places on her head. My first hunches have been diet and environment as causes. Wondering if we see allergists on this topic, as I imagine our pediatrician will be skeptical. We have just seen one dermatologist who didn't recommend any testing for allergies... We had a mold issue earlier this year and wondering if that could play a part? My 9 year old daughter has just been diagnosed with alopecia areata. So far she has bald spots in 5 places on her head. My first hunches have been diet and environment as causes. Wondering if we see allergists on this topic, as I imagine our pediatrician will be skeptical. We have just seen one dermatologist who didn’t recommend any testing for allergies… We had a mold issue earlier this year and wondering if that could play a part?

]]> Comment on Alopecia areata study in Children… by Carla http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-4827 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:55:23 +0000 http://www.hairlossclinic.com.au/blog/2009/04/03/alopecia-areata-study-in-children/#comment-4827 Wondering if your twin daughters hair grew back? My 10 year old daughter has recently lost all her hair (alopecia areata) and has a low vitamin d level (20). She was tested for gluten sensitivity and it cam back negative. Could she still be allergic to gluten? Wondering if your twin daughters hair grew back? My 10 year old daughter has recently lost all her hair (alopecia areata) and has a low vitamin d level (20). She was tested for gluten sensitivity and it cam back negative. Could she still be allergic to gluten?

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