• Question: how do you loose hair?

    Asked by hannahwinfieldxox to Dr D on 14 Jun 2013.
    • Photo: Andrew Devitt

      Andrew Devitt answered on 14 Jun 2013:

      All of us or just me? Well, the main cause of hair loss is due to hormones (like testosterone). It’s a complex system but these hormones affect the hair follicles and reduce the hair growth. THis can lead to the classic ‘male pattern baldness’.

      For me though? Well, I didn’t look after myself too well. In science, you can do research and write a book about your work (it’s called a thesis). I was hard up against a deadline and I worked incredibly hard to write my thesis. I made it. BUT I didn’t eat well, or sleep well for a fair old number of weeks. I lost a fair bit of weight and……. my hair fell out. Amazing. Best thing? I can wash and go quicker than anyone and I’m not going grey as I get old…..I’ve 93 you know…. (OK I’m not but I’m not grey).

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