Below we have listed some contacts we feel are useful when dealing with female hair loss:
This unique site provides a wealth of information about breast reconstruction surgery. Lots of practical advice and a forum to access.
A worldwide organisation of cancer patients who have come together to share information and support each other re. pCIA in relation to Taxotere/Docetaxel chemotherapy treatment.
A registered charity run by volunteers, providing excellent support and advice for people with Alopecia. Active forum also available on the site.
ALOPECIA WORLD is a unique, exciting, interactive and positively life-changing social networking site for alopecians, their loved ones and friends.
American Hair Loss Association
One of the best sites and forums I’ve found, packed with personal experience and full of genuine empathy.
Supplier of mastectomy bras and swimwear; beautiful, contemporary product range.
If you can make it past step 2, steps 4 and 5 provide interesting and practical advice on how to shave your hair.
Beautiful feminine post-surgery lingerie and swimwear, fitting service and therapy room.
Close to M56 and Manchester Airport. Mail order service.
Expert, easy to understand information about cancer and cancer care.
Jessica Jones writes a great style column for those undergoing treatment. Uplifting and fun with some great tips!
Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation
American website newly formed dealing with the rarer alopecias that cause permanent scarring and hair loss. Set up and run by leading clinicians and researchers. The site contains up to date references, and information about opportunities to meet other p
Wonderful website showing feminine, contemporary swimwear as well as lingerie. A real find for women post mastectomy.
Direct reassuringly factual site edited by Dr Margaret Stearn. Hair loss section covers many concerns and the forum in June ’07 is about hair loss issues and coping strategies.
From our boutique in Worcester we provide products and services suitable for women affected by cancer or experiencing hair loss, including mastectomy lingerie, headwear and wigs, skincare, cosmetics, clothing and giftware.
Once in awhile you come across a seriously useful site – for any women struggling with thinning eyelashes and eyebrows (or complete loss) this is a treasure trove of advice.
Commercial advertorial site about the nutritional supplement Florisene. This is about one of the few alternatives to Minoxidil for women experiencing diffuse hair thinning and shedding. Has some useful (and reputable) facts about hair loss in the content
The ultimate supplier of bespoke human hair wigs based in London.
GRACE (Gynae-oncology Research and Clinical Excellence
Charity set up and led by a talented, experienced group of consultants keen to raise awareness and inform about the early symptoms of the main female cancers. Continually raising money to fund further research and equipment.
Experienced yoga teacher Luci Phipps runs classes for people touched by cancer.
Article on Finding the Right Cut for your Face Shape – interesting reading when considering wigs.
Interesting, well researched article written in response to Britney Spears’ hair loss.
HeadWrappers provide a free service to anyone experiencing hair loss as a result of cancer treatment. To find your nearest service visit www.headwrappers.org for more information.
Julia has many years of experience in styling wigs and provides a genuine personalised service for clients experiencing hair loss in the Guildford area.
Cosmetic charity with make-up workshops happening all over the UK. Easy guide booklet now available by post if you can’t get to one of their locations.
A comprehensive site compiled by one of the first pioneers to help women conquer hair loss. Factual, with a wealth of experience and supported by medical professionals.
Complimentary clinic headed by Tone Tellefsen. Lymph drainage and nutritional advice offered in their services.
Informative website, easy to navigate and packed full of relevant information on all types of Lupus.
American clinic with some excellent detailed information on chemotherapy hair loss.
Internationally acclaimed hairdresser Trevor Sorbie, in 2005 launched a pioneering service cutting wigs for women experiencing hair loss.
NAAF American Alopecia charity raising awareness, supporting research and creating community help and support for all people with Alopecia. See website for events and forum.
Wonderful and comprehensive range of pretty mastectomy lingerie and swimwear.
Informative article entitled ‘Losing my hair was far worse than losing my breast…’ Anna Moore, writes about the Lucinda Ellery salon.
Lovely supportive charity based at Crawley Hospital. If this is local to you – well worth a visit.
If you live in the Bristol area check out this wonderful facility. Website packed full of information about the services they provide.
Lovely warm support group based in the Channel Islands. They do some fantastic fundraising and the site is packed with useful information and practical advice.
Informative and authoritative site raising public awareness of rare lung cancers caused by exposure to asbestos. Information includes a complete list of symptoms, to treatment options, and steps to take after a diagnosis.
Wonderful information directory covering a whole range of cancer information, natural beauty products to spoil and pamper, nutrition, headwear and more
Hair loss treatments for men and women: effective products and treatments for hair loss from one of the UK’s leading hair clinics
Complementary therapy centre based at the Royal Surrey Hospital’s St Luke Cancer Centre. Marvellous oasis of calm, manned by wonderful volunteers.
The dermatologists based within the clinic provide hair loss treatments, baldness treatment, and hair disorder treatments in central London (U.K.)
Experienced permanent make-up specialist based in Knightsbridge. Informative website that clearly explains procedures.
Trichotillomania Learning Centre (TLC)
New website for this organisation offering a broad spectrum of accessible information about OCD conditions.
A fantastic collection of lingerie and swimwear drawn together in one great website.
BLOG format that has the backing of the American Hair Loss Association. Worthwhile forum to let women know they are not alone and can share their experiences.