The Hair Lab Trichology

30/09/2021

'My name is Bonnie, I am nearly 10. I’ve had alopecia since I was 7. I started with patches (alopecia areata) but now have full hair loss, so I have alopecia universalis. I really like being bald, I love not having to wash my hair and comb out the knots. My hobbies are playing out with my friends, swimming and climbing. Oh and I love ice cream. This is Me!'

28/09/2021

An Iron deficiency can have such a negative impact on your hair causing increased shedding and/or producing weak brittle hair 🩸

"Why won't my Doctor take my iron deficiency seriously?"

We see comments like this from iron deficient patients a concerning amount of times. This is largely due to a lack of awareness of iron deficiency and a strong prevalence of misconceptions about the condition. Here's some facts about iron deficiency that we want to raise awareness of:

- The symptoms of iron deficiency occur with or without anaemia. Iron deficiency without anaemia should be treated.
- Iron deficiency occurs before/without anaemia in 25% of women
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding occurs in 1 in 4 women, with over half of these women becoming iron deficient as a result
-. Ferritin < 15 is empty while ferritin < 30 is iron deficient, both scenarios need treated.
- Incorporating more iron into your diet alone is not a sufficient treatment for iron deficiency, you do need help from supplements.
-. Oral iron is best taken in a 60mg dose of elemental iron taken on alternate days. Higher prescriptions are more likely to lead to gastrointestinal side effects.
- Oral iron treatment works for some patients, however, a large proportion cannot tolerate it due to gastrointestinal side effects. Intravenous iron should be considered as an alternative treatment in this scenario.
- An iron infusion is a safe and effective treatment which can be used to treat iron deficiency with or without anaemia. Intravenous iron is not exclusively for extremely iron deficient patients, prevention of iron deficiency progression is important too.

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22/09/2021

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Rare opportunity for people suffering from hair loss!! 💙💙💙

We have 3 wigs we are giving away. We will choose 3 people at random. Please leave your name with us below 👇 or get in touch privately.

In the pictures we have:
1 synthetic wig with a fringe.

2 human hair wigs.

All 3 wigs have previously been hardly worn/just tried on. .

20/07/2021

This is one of our Gents Hair Replacements. He had a new system fitted today. The old one lasted a record breaking 1 year and 4 months!! We always give a guide of them lasting around 4-6 months but this just shows you with a lot of love and care they may last a little longer ❤️ .

12/06/2021

Iron is very important!!

Iron deficiencies can cause hair loss and cause your body to grow weak brittle hair. ❤️

Why won't my doctor believe me : We see this a lot unfortunately - there are too many historical misconceptions here are our top statements on
1. Iron deficiency causes the symptoms, of which anaemia is just one
2. Iron deficiency occurs before / without anaemia in 25% of women
3. Heavy Menstrual Bleeding is very common and the cause in > 50%
4. Ferritin < 15 = empty and Ferritin < 30 iron deficient
5. You cannot eat your way out of iron deficiency you do need help from supplements.
6. Oral iron needs a 65mg elemental iron dose daily or alternative days no more, no less.
7. An iron infusion is safe and effective treatment where oral iron does not work or the patient is intolerant

11/06/2021

Thank you to everyones kind messages 🥰.

Everyone else that doesn’t know, I am off after having knee surgery on Tuesday. I am to take 5-6 weeks off work 😳 surgeons orders! Im already wanting back!! The salon is busy and the phone may not always be answered, you can contact us on Instagram or Facebook and I will get back to you as soon as possible. ❤️

07/06/2021

Here is something else I am working on, this is a template I have created for another custom made piece. The lady this one is for has a condition called Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.
FFA is a scarring alopecia, which means the follicle scars over and no hair will grow again. It’s quite a rare condition but I am seeing it quite a lot recently. It starts at the front hairline like a band from ear to ear and slowly progresses back, the sufferer loses the front proportion of their hair as it recedes, advanced conditions also affect around and behind the ears and eyebrows are also often affected.
This custom piece will be made with a PU perimeter so we can tape it down giving her a new secure natural hairline.

07/06/2021

Trichonodosis - just a fancy word for knots in the hair. Sometimes known as fairy knots.
I managed to capture this image under the microscope, these tiny little knots can cause tangles and hair breakage.

25/05/2021

This is a template I took today, I am designing a wig for one of my clients. This will be a very bespoke wig. Taking a template will ensure it will fit her head perfectly like a glove, she will be able to wear it all the time and plans to sleep in it too. ❤️

20/05/2021

This lovely lady has let me share her before & after photos. She looks beautiful ❤️
She has been fitted with an integration system today. This will last her around 2 years with regular maintenance.
Trichotillomania or sometimes known as Trichotillosis can be a habit or tic but mostly it is apart of the obsessive compulsive disorder spectrum. This is where someone will pull or twist their hair usually until it snaps or until it’s completely out.
Integration systems can be extremely helpful in managing this condition as it can create a barrier and reduce access to the scalp.

13/04/2021

A little insight - here is a before, during & after of one of our gents replacements. If you would like more information just give us a call or drop us a message.