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by Dr Alia Ahmed
Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: Hair loss - The British Skin Foundation
Topic: Hair loss after giving birth
Replies: 1
Views: 2176

Re: Hair loss after giving birth

Dear Lucy Thank you for this question. As you mention, post-partum hair loss is something that many women experience. Understandably this can have a psychological impact. Pregnancy hormones reduce the rate of hair fall and therefore after pregnancy the hair that was expected to fall earlier in its l...
by Dr Alia Ahmed
Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:47 pm
Forum: Hair loss - The British Skin Foundation
Topic: Perimenopause - hair thinning
Replies: 1
Views: 1289

Re: Perimenopause - hair thinning

Dear Sally Thank you for your question. There are many options for women in this stage of life: 1. It is worth checking for deficiencies in iron and thyroid dysfunction via your GP 2. Topical minoxodil 5% foam can be helpful but needs to be used consistently and long term 3. If you are unable to hav...
by Dr Alia Ahmed
Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:32 pm
Forum: Hair loss - The British Skin Foundation
Topic: Post-COVID hair loss
Replies: 1
Views: 1499

Re: Post-COVID hair loss

Thank you for this question. You are right it is a common issue that we are seeing. If it is telogen effluvium (increased shedding after your body has experienced a significant 'stress', e.g. COVID19), then it is likely the hair will grow back, but it take 3-6 months to see this. Please consider see...
by Dr Alia Ahmed
Fri Oct 21, 2022 1:28 pm
Forum: Hair loss - The British Skin Foundation
Topic: Hair thinning with age
Replies: 1
Views: 1527

Re: Hair thinning with age

Dear Christine Hair loss in your 70s is actually fairly common and has several options to consider for treatment - 1. topical minoxidil 5% foam available over the counter 2. oral treatment (e.g. minoxidil and finasteride, these are off license and need to be prescribed by a specialist) 3. supplement...
by Dr Alia Ahmed
Thu Feb 17, 2022 5:13 pm
Forum: Lichen Sclerosus
Topic: Spreading
Replies: 1
Views: 2383

Re: Spreading

Thanks for your question. Uncontrolled symptoms can be extremely difficult to deal with. You haven't mentioned what treatment you are using, but getting onto a treatment regime is important. Usual regimes consist of a weaning course of potent topical steroids and emollients. LS can occur on other si...
by Dr Alia Ahmed
Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: Lichen Sclerosus
Topic: Flares and reabsorption
Replies: 1
Views: 1193

Re: Flares and reabsorption

Thanks for your question. The physical changes seen in lichen sclerosus are due to adhesions and scarring caused by ongoing disease activity. During flares, symptoms are most active, therefore some acute physical changes will occur during this time (e.g. splitting of the skin, damage caused by scrat...
by Dr Alia Ahmed
Thu Aug 12, 2021 11:21 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on hair loss/alopecia
Topic: Thinning hair
Replies: 1
Views: 5239

Re: Thinning hair

Thanks for posting your question. The causes of hair loss are many and can include: Acute hair loss after a stressful event/illness, otherwise known as telogen effluvium Secondary hair loss (e.g. due to iron deficiency, thyroid abnormalities) Autoimmune hair loss (e.g. alopecia areata) Hormone relat...
by Dr Alia Ahmed
Thu Aug 12, 2021 11:15 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on hair loss/alopecia
Topic: Inexpensive hair loss solutions
Replies: 1
Views: 5098

Re: Inexpensive hair loss solutions

Thank you for your question. Hair loss can be extremely distressing and it can become a vicious cycle where you are upset about hair loss, becoming more stressed and the hair loss getting worse. Options for you try are: Diet - aim for protein rich foods Supplementation - consider iron, zinc and vita...
by Dr Alia Ahmed
Thu Aug 12, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on hair loss/alopecia
Topic: Female pattern baldness
Replies: 1
Views: 5179

Re: Female pattern baldness

Thank you for posting your question. Options for treatment will depend on a number of variables but can include: Oral anti-androgens Oral minoxodil Adjunctive treatments like PRP, nutritional/vitamin supplementation Specific hair-directed supplements Other solutions like hair extensions, wigs and ha...
by Dr Alia Ahmed
Thu Aug 12, 2021 10:57 pm
Forum: BSF Expert clinic on hair loss/alopecia
Topic: Seeking advice for daughter
Replies: 1
Views: 5175

Re: Seeking advice for daughter

Thank you for your posting your question. Advice regarding wigs can be sought from the orthotics department of your hospital, the consultant may need to refer your daughter. Most people are entitled to one NHS wig per year. Also consider looking at the resources available on the Alopecia UK website:...
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