team tractor Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Let’s see how long it lasts this time . since snapping my leg 9 years ago it’s never really gone away but it’s the worst I’ve had now . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 from what ive been told about the condition......the earlier you have it delt with the far better the result......if you leave it to long and the area/areas get too big ...you are on a hiding to nothing...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 24 minutes ago, ditchman said: from what ive been told about the condition......the earlier you have it delt with the far better the result......if you leave it to long and the area/areas get too big ...you are on a hiding to nothing...... Nothing to cure it from what I know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonker Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Don'f fret about it too much it'll only make it worse. I had it twice. both times when I gave up smoking when the kids were born. It grew back both times and I still have a full head of hair. Mine came out in wads when brushing my hair there's two types one that sticks to your head and one where you lose patches all over. I had the later, it'll run it's course nowt you can do other than accept it mine lasted a few of months both times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, tonker said: Don'f fret about it too much it'll only make it worse. I had it twice. both times when I gave up smoking when the kids were born. It grew back both times and I still have a full head of hair. Mine came out in wads when brushing my hair there's two types one that sticks to your head and one where you lose patches all over. I had the later, it'll run it's course nowt you can do other than accept it mine lasted a few of months both times. Last time was my moustache 😂. Only half tho . Wow it looked silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Are you loosing any of the short and curlys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 8 minutes ago, Dougy said: Are you loosing any of the short and curlys back sac and crack ?...........make a good saving that...and no pain........specially if you are an anti waxer was the hair loss down to brexit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Tattoo some stubble and keep it short Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 37 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: Tattoo some stubble and keep it short 🤣🤣🤣🤣. Only you 2 hours ago, ditchman said: back sac and crack ?...........make a good saving that...and no pain........specially if you are an anti waxer was the hair loss down to brexit ? 100% brexit 😂. 2 hours ago, Dougy said: Are you loosing any of the short and curlys I wish 😆. Would save the razors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 It matters not bud, crack on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith RW Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Had same previously on several occasions that effected couple of areas on head and face and couldn’t figure out what it was, I’m convinced now that on each occasion it was down to stress levels and getting constantly wound up tighter than a bow string and mainly with work related bo-locks that I shouldn’t have. what’s your stress levels like ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Keith RW said: Had same previously on several occasions that effected couple of areas on head and face and couldn’t figure out what it was, I’m convinced now that on each occasion it was down to stress levels and getting constantly wound up tighter than a bow string and mainly with work related bo-locks that I shouldn’t have. what’s your stress levels like ? Amazing girlfriend, money in my pocket , great in laws , great home life really . works mental but I love that . confusing isn’t it . No real stresses . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Too much sex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 54 minutes ago, strimmer_13 said: Too much sex 🤣. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 There’s always Turkey. Get a 2 for 1 on getting the grills done too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Be ok that pal Its kind of how my Mrs cuts my hair anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 2 hours ago, jall25 said: Be ok that pal Its kind of how my Mrs cuts my hair anyway 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted July 9, 2023 Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 Alopecia like many skin conditions the aetiology is still poorly understood. It's thought to be caused by hairs not undertaking a maturing phase, another way to put it is the hairs go from being juveniles to older adults in a very short time and die off quickly, sometimes in such as short time such as, overnight or short weeks to months. Autoimmune factors are also thought to play a significant part of the causation with the condition, stressers may also a part. The condition affects about 1 in a 1000 and there is a increased risk of developing it if there is a family history. Remission occours for around 30-50% of affected people within a year, however, recurrence can still happen at any time thereafter. There are several treatments available, but note there are currently no cures for the condition and recurrence may occur. Ultimately the options for how the condition is managed will require several factors taking into account. The amount of hair loss, area of thje hair loss, is it a large area or is it a small inconspicuous area. If there are hairs which are new growth then may be a no treatement and a watchful wait over 3 months to see amount of the growth with advice that should the affected area increase then to return for review by gp/clinician. No hair growth. A potent or very potent topical corticosteroid preparation for 3 months then review. (This cannot be used around the eyesbrows or the chin and is prescrition only) There are some specialist treatments such as subcutaneous steroid injections to the site every few weeks, however they have shown to in general not to give subsatnsive sustained hair growth. Other topical treatments such as Minoxidil and Dithranol are genrally not indicated for Alopecia but are for such conditions as MPB Male pattern baldness, which yours does not appear to be and is more in keeping with Alopecia from the picture you have posted. Just giving you a heads up in case you have already googled them. They offer limitations in efficacy and have some undesirable side effects which may worsen the Alopecia. With that said they are still considered as a tertiary treament at times by specialists when other treatmens may have failed. An appointment with your gp would be the first call for the assessment. Re specialist medications these would generally be initiated under a specialist such as a dermatologist or a GP SI, a gp with a 'specialist interest' in that area so to speak. Some treatments may or may not be prescribed as part of NHS and may require a private prescription payment that would not be met by the nhs. Hope you get sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 9, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2023 1 hour ago, 7daysinaweek said: Alopecia like many skin conditions the aetiology is still poorly understood. It's thought to be caused by hairs not undertaking a maturing phase, another way to put it is the hairs go from being juveniles to older adults in a very short time and die off quickly, sometimes in such as short time such as, overnight or short weeks to months. Autoimmune factors are also thought to play a significant part of the causation with the condition, stressers may also a part. The condition affects about 1 in a 1000 and there is a increased risk of developing it if there is a family history. Remission occours for around 30-50% of affected people within a year, however, recurrence can still happen at any time thereafter. There are several treatments available, but note there are currently no cures for the condition and recurrence may occur. Ultimately the options for how the condition is managed will require several factors taking into account. The amount of hair loss, area of thje hair loss, is it a large area or is it a small inconspicuous area. If there are hairs which are new growth then may be a no treatement and a watchful wait over 3 months to see amount of the growth with advice that should the affected area increase then to return for review by gp/clinician. No hair growth. A potent or very potent topical corticosteroid preparation for 3 months then review. (This cannot be used around the eyesbrows or the chin and is prescrition only) There are some specialist treatments such as subcutaneous steroid injections to the site every few weeks, however they have shown to in general not to give subsatnsive sustained hair growth. Other topical treatments such as Minoxidil and Dithranol are genrally not indicated for Alopecia but are for such conditions as MPB Male pattern baldness, which yours does not appear to be and is more in keeping with Alopecia from the picture you have posted. Just giving you a heads up in case you have already googled them. They offer limitations in efficacy and have some undesirable side effects which may worsen the Alopecia. With that said they are still considered as a tertiary treament at times by specialists when other treatmens may have failed. An appointment with your gp would be the first call for the assessment. Re specialist medications these would generally be initiated under a specialist such as a dermatologist or a GP SI, a gp with a 'specialist interest' in that area so to speak. Some treatments may or may not be prescribed as part of NHS and may require a private prescription payment that would not be met by the nhs. Hope you get sorted. Wow thank you . That’s a lot of info to look into . I have fine hairs growing inside the patch so let’s hope 🤞. The doctor wasn’t even bothered last time around 9 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7daysinaweek Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 No problem. Happy to give some general advice. Fine hair growth is initially an encouraging sign with this condition. 👍 Make sure you protecting the area from the sun with either headwear or a good high factor sunscreen. 👍 If unfortunate regression of the fine hair happens and your gp goes with topical steroids, these may take up to three months or so to start re-growth. When prescribing steroids for this very condition it may take many weeks for the steroid to show any benefit. Before prescribing steroids for this condition I tell patients it may be unlikely to expect expect growth within very short weeks and there is a possibility for some that the treatment fails to produce any hair at all. Also this in the presence or absence of risk of developing side effects from the steroid. Not all go on to develop side effects but it is important to be made aware of them. As with all steroids they carry a risk of side and adverse effects and the higher the dose, the higher the increase of risking side effects and adverse reactions and your practitioner should discuss the benefits and risks with you. Developing Alopecia can be linked to other conditions such as autoimmune conditions, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes etc , however note that the risk of developing these is very low. The opportunity to discuss any concerns at a consulatation should be born in mind and your doctor may wish to investigate further with blood tests if other clinical signs and symptoms are present of the aformentioned conditions. atb 7diaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted July 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 6 hours ago, 7daysinaweek said: No problem. Happy to give some general advice. Fine hair growth is initially an encouraging sign with this condition. 👍 Make sure you protecting the area from the sun with either headwear or a good high factor sunscreen. 👍 If unfortunate regression of the fine hair happens and your gp goes with topical steroids, these may take up to three months or so to start re-growth. When prescribing steroids for this very condition it may take many weeks for the steroid to show any benefit. Before prescribing steroids for this condition I tell patients it may be unlikely to expect expect growth within very short weeks and there is a possibility for some that the treatment fails to produce any hair at all. Also this in the presence or absence of risk of developing side effects from the steroid. Not all go on to develop side effects but it is important to be made aware of them. As with all steroids they carry a risk of side and adverse effects and the higher the dose, the higher the increase of risking side effects and adverse reactions and your practitioner should discuss the benefits and risks with you. Developing Alopecia can be linked to other conditions such as autoimmune conditions, thyroid dysfunction, diabetes etc , however note that the risk of developing these is very low. The opportunity to discuss any concerns at a consulatation should be born in mind and your doctor may wish to investigate further with blood tests if other clinical signs and symptoms are present of the aformentioned conditions. atb 7diaw Thank you 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discobob Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 On 08/07/2023 at 19:08, team tractor said: Last time was my moustache 😂. Only half tho . Wow it looked silly Did you loose your part in the YMCA Tribute Act??🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 Take the lot off with a razor in the shower nobody will know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agriv8 Posted July 10, 2023 Report Share Posted July 10, 2023 On 09/07/2023 at 16:54, strimmer_13 said: Too much sex I thought that made you blind - not your hair fall out. But me Being married 19 years I can’t remember sex- or ever thinking I was getting too much of it when I was ? I would follow 7days in a weeks advice ! Agriv8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted July 11, 2023 Report Share Posted July 11, 2023 wot about that spray on stuff ..MANE ...?? you could also do some spray on velour.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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