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Cradle cap what causes it, and why do babies get it?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us. Cradle cap is something many new parents notice in the first weeks or months after their baby is born. As a new mum or dad, you naturally want your baby to look perfect, so seeing a build-up on the scalp can be concerning. In most cases, however, cradle cap will clear up. What Causes Cradle Cap? The cause of cradle cap is usually related to maternal hormones. While the baby is in th

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2 days ago


Do You Have to Stay on Hair Loss Medication Forever?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us. Do You Have to Stay on Hair Loss Medication Forever? If you start hair loss medication, do you have to stay on it forever? It depends on your diagnosis. Temporary Hair Loss If you have a temporary type of hair loss, such as telogen effluvium, the medication may not need to be permanent. Telogen effluvium can be related to stress, an operation, a high fever or similar triggers. Somet

Melbourne Trichology
Oct 23


How to Apply Genesis Serum (new bottles) for Hair Loss
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us. The new Genesis serum bottles have a slightly different application process, so it is important to know how to open and apply them correctly. How to Open the Genesis Serum The bottles come with a cap that should stay on. Do not remove the cap from the bottle. Instead, place the applicator onto the bottle and begin turning it. As you turn the applicator, you will hear a crack. This m

Melbourne Trichology
Oct 16


Hair loss isn't just about hair - can treating it help restore your confidence?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us. Hair loss is not just about hair. It can affect identity, confidence and socialising, and for some people it can be very traumatic. One of the biggest fears is the thought of losing all of your hair, even though that rarely happens. Why a Diagnosis Matters Getting a proper diagnosis is crucial. In many cases, simply understanding what type of hair loss you have can put your mind at

Melbourne Trichology
Oct 9


Can you still have hair loss when all your blood tests are normal?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us. Do you need blood tests or pathology to determine the cause of hair loss? Not necessarily. In many cases, hair loss does not show up clearly in pathology results. Normal Blood Tests Do Not Rule Out Pattern Hair Loss For example, a hormone panel may come back entirely within the normal range, while someone can still have male or female pattern hair loss, also known as androgenetic al

Melbourne Trichology
Oct 2


Should You Wash Your Hair Less Often?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us. Should You Wash Your Hair Less Often If You Have Hair Loss? If you have hair loss, washing your hair less often will not change how much hair you are actually losing. However, some people find that washing less often helps reduce stress around seeing hair fall out in the shower. Why You May See More Hair on Wash Day If you leave longer between washes, you will probably notice more h

Melbourne Trichology
Sep 25


Finasteride: Microdosing, Topical or Oral?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us. Finasteride: Microdosing, Topical or Oral? Many men feel apprehensive about taking finasteride because of the potential for sexual side effects. Even though that potential is low, there is a lot of discussion and hype about it on Instagram and social media, which can create fear before someone has even spoken with a dermatologist or trichologist about what may be right for them. Fin

Melbourne Trichology
Sep 18


How to Apply Densifique (New Bottles)
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us. How to Apply the New Densifique Ampoules The packaging for Densifique ampoules has changed recently, which means the application process is now different from how it used to be done. Here is how to apply the new ampoules at home. How to Open the Ampoule Leave the lid on the ampoule. The lid is designed to crack the seal so the product can be applied. Turn the lid and keep turning un

Melbourne Trichology
Sep 11


Importance of before and after photos for Hair Loss
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us.

Melbourne Trichology
Jan 9


Hair Loss for men in their 20s
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us.

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Jan 2


Will Minoxidil affect your sex drive?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us.

Melbourne Trichology
Dec 26, 2025


Not using shampoo with hair loss
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us.

Melbourne Trichology
Dec 19, 2025


Australian Water and Hair Loss
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us.

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Dec 12, 2025


How long does it take to see results?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us.

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Dec 5, 2025


What is the best treatment for hair loss?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us.

Melbourne Trichology
Nov 28, 2025


Is my hair loss temporary or permanent?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us.

Melbourne Trichology
Nov 21, 2025


Why am I losing my hair?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us.

Melbourne Trichology
Nov 14, 2025


Can stress really make my hair fall out?
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us.

Melbourne Trichology
Nov 7, 2025


Online Hair Loss Medication
Think you may have hair loss? Consider booking in an online or in person consultation with us.

Melbourne Trichology
Oct 31, 2025
The University of Melbourne MD Student Conference
Kay was recently invited as a guest speaker to discuss More Than Just Hair - Combatting Hair Loss Stigma at The University of Melbourne...
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Aug 13, 2025
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