Getting the support you need is vital for understanding and treating your hair loss.

Start with
A trusted friend or family member who can give you honest advice about whether they have noticed your hair thinning or falling out and share your concerns with them. An honest opinion from someone you trust will put your hair loss into perspective.

Try a natural hair supplement
Research hair products and dietary supplements that can support the health of your hair. Developed by Finnish scientists, Viviscal is a hair supplement with an exceptionally high protein content and is scientifically tested and sold worldwide. The range includes both nutritional supplements and complementary hair products, nourishing the hair both inside and out to help support natural regrowth from temporary hair loss.

The Viviscal range is available from Lloyds Pharmacy, Superdrug, independent pharmacies and health food stores
or direct from Lifes2good on 0845 399 0022 or www.viviscal.co.uk.”

Talk to your hairdresser
Your hairdresser is the one person who knows your hair almost as well as you do and should be able to help with styling advice as well as honest comment about how much hair you are losing. Just because your hair may be thinning doesn’t mean you shouldn’t keep it looking its best.

Make an appointment with your GP
Most types of hair loss can be diagnosed by a GP who will be able to advise you on the medical causes and identify other reasons why you might be experiencing hair loss.
Visit www.nhsdirect.co.uk for basic information about hair loss and the NHS.

Seek the advice of a specialist
Ask your GP for recommendations on medical hair specialists who may be able to give you additional advice and support. Some of these may be private and you will have to pay for them.

Visit the British Association of Dermatologists’ web site at www.bad.org.uk or the Institute of Trichologists’ web site at www.trichologists.org.uk to find out more about the help these specialists can offer.