Hair is more than just a part of our body; it’s deeply tied to our emotions. Therefore, hair loss can be a distressing experience.
What should one do when facing hair loss? Is treatment possible? How can we cope with the psychological impact?
In this week’s episode, we speak with Claire Fullam, a Trichologist and the founder of Trua and Remi.
For those unfamiliar, a Trichologist examines the hair and scalp to diagnose issues and recommend treatments.
Claire shared her personal journey that began about eight years ago when she discovered a small patch of alopecia in her hair parting. Initially, she thought she had simply been too rough with her hair or overused her straightener.
As her hair loss increased, Claire consulted her GP. “I went to my GP, and she found five large patches on my scalp, one the size of my fist. I asked for a treatment plan or medication, but she told me, ‘There’s nothing you can do,’” Claire recounted.
Undeterred, Claire sought help from a Trichologist, who informed her that her condition might worsen before improving.
Claire, originally from Dublin, discussed how stress can exacerbate hair loss. “Autoimmune conditions or hair loss can be a signal from your body saying, ‘Are you okay? I’m warning you.’ I now recognize that before I get a patch of alopecia, I can feel my stress levels rising,” she explained.
