Hair Loss: The Problems, and a New Approach to Treatment

 

Hair loss is depressing, traumatic and embarrassing – I know because I’ve been there.

If I had known when I started losing my hair, everything it’s taken me over thirty years to discover, I’m confident that today I would have a thicker head of hair.

Alopecia sufferer

Alopecia sufferer

Scalp problems can be equally unpleasant, and due to advertising pressure dandruff has become even more socially unacceptable than hair loss.

Hair Loss (Alopecia) is a condition that can cause widening patches of baldness, and which is sometimes only temporary. It is generally accepted that Alopecia is an autoimmune disease.

The Causes of Hair Loss

Many factors including illness, pregnancy, trauma, thyroid problems, diabetes, anaemia, crash dieting, and the use of steroids and chemotherapy can cause hair loss.

The stress of modern living, the limits of time and money, all seem to be against us.

Stress is one of the main contributory factors in hair loss and scalp problems and the pace of our everyday lives appears to force us towards a diet which increasingly relies on junk food.  Our hectic schedules seem to leave us too tired to take proper exercise, and fashion dictates how we treat what should be one of our most treasured possessions: our hair

When the problems start, we look for miracles where there are none, and seek instant help from people who are more interested about what’s in our bank accounts than what’s under our hats.

The ‘Miracle Cure’

Over the years many so-called miracle cures have entered the scene giving brief hope, but unfortunately very little long-term help. Even with the comparatively recent discovery of the topical scalp lotions, Minoxidil and Propecia, the fact remains that few people have gained any lasting benefit even though some have been willing to spend large sums of money over extended periods of time.

A New, Natural Approach

There has long been a need for a new approach to treatment for alopecia and other hair and scalp problems, that will give hope to all sufferers and that won’t put too great a strain on their pockets. I firmly believe there is realistic hope for those who suffer from hair loss and other allied conditions, and I have spent many years researching these problems.

After visiting the University Clinic Hospital in Wurzburg, and watching the clinic’s use of natural products in the treatment of skin complaints, my conviction grew that natural remedies were the answer to many hair and scalp problems.

Although time is a key factor, positive, natural scalp care will help the hair to re-grow and return to normal more quickly.

A healthy scalp is directly linked to a healthy body. Because our hair is a bi-product of blood, it is logical that to allow the natural keratinisation (the conversion of blood to hair) to take place, the composition of the blood along with the blood flow need to be in their correct values.

A Healthy Diet

What sort of food should we be eating to not only keep ourselves alive, but keep ourselves healthy? You know how it is – we’re in a hurry – no time to prepare a proper meal. Just grab and go, as the saying goes.

The basic guidelines for a good diet are to eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit. Not only that, but eating more raw fruit and vegetables as part of your healthy diet is essential. Make sure you are getting all the vitamins and minerals you need, and try to avoid junk food, sugar and fat, as much as possible.

If the diet improves and the results of stress on the body is reduced, then by traumatising the scalp in a natural way, i.e. with lots of alternate hot and cold water massages, then the natural body’s defence mechanism eventually takes over, and hair is produced.

Remember, hair is formed as a protection for the scull, and it is not natural for a person to be suffering from an abnormal loss of hair. Because hair is a barometer of everything that goes on in the body, then as soon as the cause of the Alopecia is addressed, then re-growth eventually occurs.

As most of my readers already know, I am a Consultant Trichologist, and have been researching alopecia and other associated scalp problems for over 30 years.  Here at Eucaderm  we have been conducting ground breaking research into what causes many of the hair and scalp problems are experiencing as a result of today’s hectic lifestyles.  I am proud to say we have now formulated a completely new way of looking at hair care, and we have over 70% success rate in curing alopecia!

We offer a completely natural treatment with our products. This treatment can be given either at the Eucaderm Clinics, or indeed it’s possible for anyone to treat themselves in their own home. Much more convenient for many!  Check out our Treatments Page for more information.

Also, please read my other recent article about the pros and cons of using ‘hair restorers’ or ‘natural treatments’ here.

David Satchell

David Satchell

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David

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Hair Restorers and Natural Treatments for Hair Loss

Hair Restorers – a Case for Suitable Treatment?

I have been asked countless times whether it is wise to use the many so-called hair restorers, some of which are only available on prescription from a doctor, and others that can be bought over the counter at your local chemist.

My personal view is that it is best to leave such things well alone.  Although my own hopes have been raised every time a ‘new discovery’ has come on the market, I have yet to find anything better than the treatments available here from Eucaderm.

One of the recent products to come on the market is Minoxidil.  Minoxidil was discovered in the USA and during its use as a cardio-vascular drug it was found that it caused patients to grow unwanted hair… Continue reading

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Stress – and Why does this Affect our Hair and Scalp?

I guess every one of us will suffer from stress at some point in our lives.  But the big question is:  Why should Stress affect your Hair and Scalp?

In a nutshell, stress promotes subum flow, which can make dandruff worse, can increase hairloss, and it affects everybody all the time.  Just living in a society that demands so much of us, and asks us to conform to a way of life that is often unhealthy, is stressful.

This is not a new phenomenon; our ancestors were under stress too.  They had to cope with the shortage of resources, hunger, hostility, even the odd attack from a sabre tooth tiger!   In our development as human beings we have evolved many ways of dealing with problems, but if stress is continuous or accumulative it can lead to a situation in which our physical and emotional health is endangered, and which in turn can lead to hair and scalp disorders.

Remember, your hair is an important barometer of what is going on in your body, and you must take notice of it.

Stressed BusinesswomanWhat exactly is Stress? Continue reading

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A Miracle Cure for Alopecia?

Recent statistics show that over eight million men in Britain are suffering from premature hair loss.  At the same time doctors, dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons in both Britain and America are seeing an increasing number of women with thinning hair and bald patches.  Already another two percent of the population is suffering from Psoriasis and other allied scalp conditions and their numbers are increasing as well.

alopecia suffererWhat causes Alopecia?
Statistics suggest that the build-up of Stress, Nutritional Deficiencies, Environmental Pollution and the use of Chemical Treatments, such as hair tints and perming lotions, as well as basic genetics, all play a big part in the cause of these problems.

A Miracle Cure?
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Got a Hair or Scalp Problem and Need Some Expert Advice?

Here at Eucaderm we have a saying:  Seeing is Believing

There are many different diseases of the scalp, and it’s important to understand the causes, before you can apply any treatments.

To show the kind of success that can be achieved – in a totally natural way – I am going to relate the experiences of a few of my patients.

You will notice that I mention the use of Hair and Scalp Care Packs, and you will find more information about these in the Eucaderm Shop.

I also talk about individual treatments which were undertaken at the Eucaderm Clinic and which can now be made available to everyone reading this article.  The suggestions I make can all be applied at home and in time the results can be equally effective.

There are many people who claim to be able to alleviate hair problems, but the ones I find most alarming are the ‘hair specialists’ who use ‘frightener tactics’ to extract vast sums of money from their clients.  They are the ones who use endless, confusing jargon, but who commit themselves to nothing.

Here are some of Eucaderm’s Case Histories…

Michelle
Michelle came to see me after seeing one of these ‘specialists’ when she realised her hair was falling out.  She was told she wouldn’t be charged for the consultation, and was seen in a hotel room which had been rented for the day as an examination room.
She was eighteen years old, in good health, had no blood pressure problems and wasn’t taking any medication.  Although she had no scaling or irritation and her hair only came out when she washed it, it was very dry.
The specialist blamed her perm, which Michelle thought strange as her hair was naturally curly and she hadn’t had a perm.  He showed her pictures of bald women and told her that was how she would look in a few weeks time if she didn’t undergo his treatment
Understandably, she became very upset and when she was totally in despair, he told her not to worry and that the bill for the treatment (which she would have to administer herself at home) would be only four hundred and eighty-three pounds. Michelle paid the money and left the hotel in tears…. read more

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Darren
Darren is a musician.  When he contacted me he was very concerned about the loss of his hair, particularly in the frontal region.  He was only eighteen and obviously anxious not to go completely bald.
At our first consultation he told me he had been to various hair treatment centres in London, and paid vast sums of money for special lotions that he had been using for a considerable time.
He had been attending one particular centre on a regular weekly basis and the combined cost of treatment, travel and time off work had forced him to begin selling his musical instruments.  When the course of treatment ran out and he was presented with yet another huge bill, a friend advised him to come to my Eucaderm Clinic… read more

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Ann
Ann went through a very traumatic time when her husband suffered a heart attack.  He was off work for four months and is now fit again and back at work.  However the shock affected Ann so badly that she began to lose her hair and within six weeks had to resort to wearing a wig.
Obviously she found this very depressing.  But then she remembered reading an article in the local paper about my Hair Research Clinic in Eastbourne and decided to make an appointment…  read more

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Trevor
When Trevor came to see me, he had a particularly severe case of Neuro-dermatitis.  His scalp was highly inflamed and very scaly and the condition spread down below the collar line.
Although he had tried many different treatments without success…  read more

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Carole
Carole came to me having had a thyroid operation that had not been very successful.  Her thyroid had become under-active and she was prescribed Thyroxin.  This resulted in her hair becoming very weak, limp and lifeless, and dropping out at an alarming rate.  Her scalp became scaly and she was deeply distressed.
This was a very awkward case because I knew that while her thyroid was under-active and she was taking Thyroxin, treatment would be very difficult… read more

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Suzanne
One of the biggest successes of the Eucaderm Hair and Scalp Care Packs is in the treatment of Pityriasis Amientacea.
Suzanne came to see me with the most severe case of this condition.  Both the left and right sides of her scalp were thickly coated in the asbestos-like scale, which builds up along the hairs, encasing them tightly against the scalp.  The scales hang from the hair and feel like rough plaster to the touch… read more
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If you would like to talk with David Satchell about any problems you may have,
please go to our
Contact page, and send an email, or leave a message on the telephone.
Looking forward to hearing from you.

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David

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Breaking News – New Clinic Opened!

 

We are delighted to announce that we have a new Eucaderm Clinic recently opened in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

The proprietress of the new Clinic is Lucy Watts, who is fully trained in the specialist Eucaderm  techniques.

The Clinic opened its doors on 1st August 2012, and we have many clients already seeking us out!  Continue reading

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What is Alopecia and How to Treat It

Alopecia is a very distressing condition that can cause widening patches of baldness but which is sometimes only temporary.

What causes Alopecia?

Many factors – including illness, pregnancy, trauma, thyroid problems, diabetes, anaemia, crash dieting, and the use of steroids and chemotherapy can cause it.

Little appears to be known about alopecia even though many clinical studies and trials around the world are taking place.  Much has been written about the various causes and treatments for the disease.  It is generally accepted that alopecia is an autoimmune disease.

Hair is a bi-product of blood and so, it is important to address the haematological aspect of treatment as well as the dermatological.  The two key areas that need addressing   Continue reading

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How Eucaderm TN25 Live Digestive Enzymes Changed the Life of a Schoolgirl

This is the story of Becky, a 16 year old girl, who had missed a lot of school owing to an ‘illness’ that no-one could put a name to.

Some of the symptoms Becky suffered were spontaneous breathing, severe tonsillitis, glandular problems and conjunctivitis. She was taken to the doctor who examined her thoroughly, and gave her many blood tests, but the results were inconclusive, and in the end the doctors could do nothing to help her…   Continue reading

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How to Find a Shampoo That Does Not Damage Your Hair

The big question: which shampoos and conditioners should you choose for hair and scalp problems?

Okay, I guess everyone reading this will be thinking to themselves: yes I know all about my hair care products, thank you!  But wait one moment; please bear with me while I explain.

I want to say a quick word about the products we are all familiar with, because a working knowledge of their effect on our hair will help with the overall picture of hair care. It’s important to find the best hair care products for your own particular needs.   Continue reading

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What is Dermatitis and How Can You Treat it?

The Simple Definition of Dermatitis is Inflammation of the Skin.

Many people think of dermatitis as synonymous with eczema but this is actually not true. Almost any rash can be thought of as a dermatitis based on this definition – including psoriasis, seborrhoea, or even skin cancer. Not every rash appearing on the scalp is dermatitis.

I have come across many different types, and causes of dermatitis during my time working with hair and scalp problems…  Continue reading

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