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Regardless of our age or gender, hair - or lack therof - plays a huge part in our identity. Losing hair can be really distressing, particularly if you don't know why it's happening or have any way of slowing down the process. In this webinar with Dr Sharon Wong, we look at the common causes of hair loss, how to talk to your hair dresser about hair loss, what cosmetic options are available, medicating hair loss, every day self-management and the link between stress and hair loss.
This content was originally published in October 2022.
Dr Sharon Wong
Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson
Dr Sharon Wong is a UK trained Consultant Dermatologist. She provides medical and surgical treatments for a comprehensive range of general skin conditions in adults and children. She is also one of few dermatologists in London who specialises in hair and scalp disorders. Dr Wong studied medicine and undertook an intercalated BSc degree in Clinical Genetics at St George’s Hospital in London, achieving first class honours in both and obtained numerous undergraduate prizes. She completed higher speciality training in Dermatology in some of London’s most prestigious hospitals including Barts Health NHS Trust and The Royal Free Hospital, during which she developed a special interest in hair and scalp disorders.
Begin with You – how to invest in your wellbeing during difficult times
Being diagnosed with any chronic condition can turn your world upside down - whether you need to adapt to new routines, or you're simply finding it hard process the news. Petra Velzeboer is here to help you on your management journey, and to ensure you have the tools you need to protect your wellbeing in tough times. From the grief process to changing your midset, tune into this webinar to put your mental health first.
Petra Velzeboer
Mental Health Expert, Keynote Speaker and CEO of PVL
Understanding neuropathic pain and treatment options
Pain can be frustrating, confusing and - most of all - debilitating. Whether it's caused by a chronic condition, an injury or an illness, it can be tough to grapple with, particularly when it comes to self-management. That's why, we are excited to be joined by Dr Ashish Gulve, a neuromodulation expert, who is going to share all his expertise on what pain is, how to control it and why neurodynamics may be the way forward for relieving your pain. Read talkhealth meets....Dr Gulve.
Dr Ashish Gulve
Clinical Lead & Consultant in Pain Medicine (FFPMRCA,FFPMCAI, FRCA, FCARCSI, MD)
Dr Gulve is a Consultant in Pain Management at the James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough since 2006. He is a lead for the Pain Service and completed his specialist training in the North East of England.
Specialised in interventional pain management, Dr Gulve has a particular expertise in Neuromodulation and is interested in new innovations in the field of Neuromodulation; he is the first in the UK to use many of these new innovations. As well as being a mentor to younger colleagues, he teaches and trains pain professionals in the UK and across Europe. Read talkhealth meets...Dr Gulve
Coming to terms with cancer can be tricky at every stage of recovery. That’s why Vicky Fox, a qualified yoga teacher, creates a safe, nurturing and happy atmosphere in her cancer yoga classes. Not only are there loads of physical health benefits (think balance, better sleep and circulation) of yoga, her classes are also designed to increase comfort and camaraderie for cancer-survivors. To learn more about the classes, and why Vicky is so dedicated to what she does,watch this webinar. Read talkhealth meets...Vicky Fox.
Vicky Fox
Senior Registered Yoga Teacher
Vicky’s teaching style is based around her own varied experience of yoga and through that has created a physically challenging class developing strength and suppleness while emphasising alignment and precision. All the time believing that yoga should be an individual and safe practice.
Vicky is registered with the Yoga Alliance as a senior registered yoga teacher and teacher trainer, teaches at triyoga in Ealing and Chelsea and online, Paul’s Cancer Support Centre and Future Dreams Charity. Vicky runs a Teaching Yoga To Those Diagnosed with Cancer training so that more teachers can feel supported to teach these wonderful and supportive classes. Read talkhealth meets...Vicky Fox