WHAT TO DO

✢ See your GP to check for nutritional deficiencies. You may need blood tests and other checks.

✢ Most hair loss stops by itself eventually. ✢ Cognitive behavioural therapy (talking treatment) may help you to adapt.

✢ Ask to see a dermatologist for expert advice, rather than spending money on products and ‘miracle cures’.

✢ Use sunscreen on scalp areas where hair is thin/absent, to protect against burning and sun damage.

✢ For some conditions, a wig is available on NHS prescription.

✢ For severe hair loss, contact Alopecia UK (alopecia.org.uk,

0800 101 7025 ).

✢ For more about Rosie’s treatment visit lucindaellery-hairloss.co.uk w&h