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Why do we lose our hair as we age, and what can we do about it? – podcast

Why do we lose our hair as we age, and what can we do about it? – podcast

Madeleine Finlay speaks to one man about how it affected him and to hair specialist Dr Sharon Wong about what is going on when our hair thins and what treatments are available to help

Science Weekly

March 12, 202417m 55s

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Show Notes

For some people, going bald or experiencing thinning hair can have a significant impact on mental wellbeing and self confidence. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Rudi Zygadlo about how it affected him and what he eventually did about it, and to consultant dermatologist and hair specialist Dr Sharon Wong about what exactly is going on when our hair thins, which treatments are available to help, and what we can expect from new technologies in the pipeline. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sciencepod">theguardian.com/sciencepod</a>

Topics

ScienceMen's hairWomen's hairHair lossBeautyMedical researchCosmetic surgery