However, the problem is becoming more widely discussed, with famous names leading from the front in raising awareness. Both female and male celebrities have recently been speaking out in public about their experiences. Among those who have spoken frankly are breakfast TV presenter Ranvir Singh and finalist on TV's X Factor Christopher Maloney..
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TV Presenter's Battle with Alopecia
ITV's Good Morning Britain presenter Ranvir Singh recently told how she has been battling alopecia since the age of eight. She said that after her father passed away her hair fell out due to the emotional turmoil, and after that it had never fully grown back. Alopecia affects men and women alike and can vary in appearance from tiny bald patches to total loss of hair.
Ranvir admitted she has often felt anxious about the condition, but said people were often surprised to hear about her problem. She explained how she is able to make her hair look its best through expert hairdressing techniques. The presenter avoids styles such as tying her hair back, because this would reveal small patches of bare skin on her scalp. While Ranvir hasn't always found it easy to cope with the condition, she has lived with it over most of her life and says it now isn't a major worry.
Ranvir's experience gives hope to other women who have found themselves feeling embarrassed and being worried about female hair loss. Alopecia can be caused because of a whole host of reasons, including stress, as in Ranvir's case, as well as genetic factors. An alopecia consultation is the first step on the road to treatment.
X Factor Finalist's Stress-Related Hair Loss
In 2012 Christopher Maloney finished third on the X Factor, but he believes stress from the show caused clumps of his hair to fall out during his time on the show. This turned into a vicious circle for the singer from Liverpool, as the strain caused by losing his hair made the hair loss itself become even worse.
The singer told how his confidence was hit when he was targeted by mocking comments from “trolls” on the web. He said that, by looking back at shows from the series, he could see how his hairline had altered over the period that he was competing. After appearing on the series, he underwent treatment for depression. Once he had recovered, he decided to undergo three hair transplants, as well as other cosmetic surgery treatments.
Christopher says he now feels “much more confident” and that he has been given “a new lease of life”. His career is going well and he is planning a tour. The singer has spoken out about his experiences because he wants to raise awareness and ensure that future contestants on TV talent shows have more support if they suffer similar problems.
His experiences show how people can experience stress related hair loss if they are put under pressure for too long. Usually this is a temporary problem and hair grows back, but, if you are concerned about hair loss, it's best to seek expert help and get a diagnosis as early as possible, since early treatment is more effective.
Famous Names Raising Awareness
Many other high profile names have also in recent years spoken out about their personal experiences of losing their hair, including MP Nadine Dorries, golfer Tiger Woods, actress Geena Davis and TV presenter Oprah Winfrey. In addition to this, nine women recently spoke out in a special feature for Vogue magazine about their experience of hair loss, in the aim to raise awareness.
Some celebrities have decided to live with their hair loss, while others have sought treatments. Either way, their openness about their experiences has certainly helped other people in similar situations by breaking through the taboo. They have demonstrated that there is no longer any need to suffer in silence.
As with these celebrities, it's up to each individual how they react to male or female hair loss, but if you feel unhappy or uncomfortable, you can get in touch with London Centre of Trichology for expert hair loss diagnosis and help.
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