Martin Hair & Scalp Clinics

19/06/2024

Our trainee Institute Trichologists require patients during their time of study! We have Trichology consultations available with our trainee Trichologists on Wednesday 3rd July 2024.

This appointment will take place online via Zoom. It is priced at £15, and would appeal to anyone suffering with a hair or scalp issue.

If you would like to help and support our students by having consultations on student training days, please contact tutordawnhilton@trichologists.org.uk for more details.

04/06/2024

A patient appointment has become available tomorrow at 2.15pm.

This will be carried out by our trainee Trichology students but will be overseeing by a qualified practitioner.

This appointment is priced at £20 and would appeal to anyone suffering with hair loss or scalp related issues.

Please email tutordawnhilton@trichologists.org.uk for more information.

14/05/2024

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes sudden and unpredictable hair loss. It is characterized by the rapid loss of hair in well-defined, round or oval patches on the scalp or other areas of the body, although in some cases it can cause diffuse loss of hair or total hair loss on the head and body. Most people with alopecia areata are healthy and have no other symptoms. Alopecia areata most commonly affects the head and face, however hair can also be lost from other areas of the body.

This condition is unpredictable and can last from six months to many years depending on the causative factors. When the hair loss covers the whole scalp it is termed alopecia totalis. When the whole body is affected it is called Alopecia universalis.

For more information, or to find an IOT registered Trichologist near you, please visit our website.

03/05/2024

Google is a phenomenal search engine….but it is not a hair loss diagnostic tool.

Support groups and forums provide an essential service and support network ….but they are not hair loss diagnostic tools. Everyone on a forum has their own unique biological & environmental health issues, triggers, symptoms and treatment needs. Identifying with these does not mean you have the same condition/disease.

Let’s use both these resources as intended. Use google to search for a qualified Trichologist on the register of the Institute of Trichologists This will ensure an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan or onward referral.

Accurate diagnosis leads to the correct support group/forum.

24/03/2024

Hair loss can cause great anxiety and distress, and there are many misunderstandings about its causes and treatments, with few clinical practitioners who specialise in the hair and scalp. A Trichologists is unique in the fact that their entire specialism focuses just on the hair and scalp.

If you are worried about hair loss, we recommend having a consultation with a Trichologist. The consultation process is very thorough and may take up to an hour. During the consultation, all aspects of your scalp/hair problem will be discussed at length to determine the correct diagnosis of your condition. The Trichologist will go through your full medial history, and discuss a range of aspects of your lifestyle. This can include: your diet, family history, any stress you may be under and any medications you may be on. The Trichologist will then conduct a thorough examination of your hair and scalp, which may include the use of a scalp microscope or magnifying glass.

For more information, or to find a Trichologist near you, visit our website: https://trichologists.org.uk/qualified-trichologists-united-kingdom/

11/03/2024

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11/03/2024

Congratulations to all the award winners of West Northamptonshire Council Inspirational Women’s Award

11/03/2024

Well done to all the nominees that were shortlisted. Your hard work and achievements are truly inspiring.

11/03/2024

Well done to West Northants Council on their International Womens Day event and awards. Great job by the event organisers & volunteers the unsung heros of the day. It was a great forum for local and national charities and support groups to showcase their services & I enjoyed learning more about them all. Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service C2C Social Action Breast Friends Northamptonshire United African Association Northamptonshire Power of the mind networks West Northamptonshire Council . Event rounded off by the beautiful harmonies of Rock Choir Northamptonshire • Choirs led by Dave Easter. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

29/02/2024

Did you know...?

There are five essential factors needed to establish correct diagnosis and treatment of hair and scalp conditions:

1. Signs: What it looks like
2. Associated signs: Where else on the body the problem can occur
3. Symptoms: What it feels like to the patient e.g. itchy
4. Aetiology: Possible cause of disorder
5. Prognosis: Possible course or outcome of a disorder

Many types of hair loss may coexist and it is important to be aware that a patient suffering from one type of hair loss may also suffer from other disorders, which may exacerbate the condition.

For more information, or to find an IOT registered Trichologist near you, visit our website:
https://trichologists.org.uk/qualified-trichologists-united-kingdom/

28/02/2024

Seeing a specialist is key to effective treatment

Problems of the scalp can range from dandruff to more inflammatory conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis. There are a number of factors such as stress, diet, allergies, family inheritance and medications that can lead to scalp problems and a Trichologist will help identify the triggers and causes to provide holistic advice to you.

For more information, or to find an IOT registered Trichologist near you, visit our website:
https://trichologists.org.uk/qualified-trichologists-united-kingdom/

20/02/2024

What happens in a consultation with a Trichologist?

The consultation process is very thorough and may take up to an hour. During the consultation, all aspects of your scalp/hair problem will be discussed at length to determine the correct diagnosis of your condition. The Trichologist will go through your full medial history, and discuss a range of aspects of your lifestyle. This can include: your diet, family history, any stress you may be under and any medications you may be on. The Trichologist will then conduct a thorough examination of your hair and scalp, which may include the use of a scalp microscope or magnifying glass.

For more information, or to find a Trichologist near you, visit our website: https://trichologists.org.uk/qualified-trichologists-united-kingdom/