In fact, the “competitor” in question felt so strongly that HIS Hair Clinic sucks, he created a page on CompanyNameSucks.com and posted 7 comments on this page, all on the same day:

http://www.companynamesucks.com/his-hair-clinic-sucks-10567.html

This kind of content has been posted before, and despite the website administrators removing the content on two separate occasions, the competitor in question obviously has time on his hands.

On this occasion, we asked the site owner to leave the page online for all to see, as it demonstrates how low some of our “competitors” are willing to stoop in an attempt to steal business from us.

A few points that anyone reading this page should be aware of:

We are aware of the competitor who has been making these comments, and can prove their origin, as the site owner has provided us with their IP address

It seems rather strange that “multiple” individuals would all post on the same day, all from the same IP address, all with something negative to say, and all using a remarkably similar writing style

If any of these “claims” were genuine, why have they not been posted on established hair loss forums (independent to ours) with photographic evidence to substantiate their claims? If any of us were really in such a situation, wouldn’t we want to publicise the fact with real photos, our location, the clinic we visited and which practitioner completed our treatment? Bearing in mind that anyone can post on these sites with little moderation.

This kind of slander is almost comical. Anyone with half a brain cell who reads the above “review” page will be able to see right through it. For real-life accounts and opinions from existing and prospective clients, the best place is our forum which remains to this day, completely unbiased with minimal moderation.

Our forum members were quick to jump to our defence, as demonstrated by the numerous comments on the above website. A thread was also started by a member in our own forum here:

http://forum.hishairclinic.com/topic/can-his-clinic-defend-these-bad-reviews-of-the-company

Alopecia Areata is thought to be an auto-immune disorder in which the immune system attacks and damages the hair follicles. This causes the hair to fall out, leaving coin-size patches of hair loss on the scalp, but also on the face and other areas of the body.

Quite why the immune system should behave in this way is unclear, but genetic factors are implicated, and 20 per cent of patients have a close relative with the condition.

In a small number of people —around one in five — the hair loss progresses further. It can involve the entire scalp, which is alopecia totalis, or all the body hair can be lost, including the eyelashes and eyebrows; this is called alopecia universalis. This is more likely if the patient also suffers atopic eczema or if more than half of the scalp is affected by the initial hair loss.

In most patients with alopecia areata, the condition spontaneously improves, usually within a year, but relapse is common. In terms of medical treatment, there are a few options, though their effectiveness varies with the individual.

One option for the disc-like patches of baldness is injections of the steroid cortisone into each patch, which can help to dampen down the inflammation caused by the immune system attack, responsible for destroying hair follicles.  If the hair loss is widespread, then cortisone injections may not be a realistic prospect.

Another option is a solution of Minoxidil, available from chemists, which can be added to the treatment plan if response to the steroid injection is poor. Results achieved with Minoxidil can vary however.

Immunotherapy may be helpful. Here, a powerful chemical irritant is placed on the patches of hair loss. The most commonly used substance is diphencyprone, and over a number of weeks an increasingly high strength of this chemical is used, which eventually initiates an allergic reaction, and the skin will develop eczema. The resultant reaction is associated with a return of hair growth, though why this works is unknown. Half of patients respond favourably and see the return of hair. This highly specialised treatment is carried out by a dermatologist.

Obviously the MHT technique can help greatly, not with combating the symptoms of Alopecia Areata, but in camouflaging its effects. For more information, see our Alopecia Treatment page.

Medical practitioners are generally sympathetic about the emotional distress this condition can cause, therefore a suitably qualified individual may be able to provide the best advice.

Doctor Bessam Farjo says he has had enquiries from men as young as 19 but does not recommend hair transplants for under-25s. He is warning men to avoid surgery until they are closer to the age of 30.

He said that while the publicity in celebrities like Wayne Rooney getting the procedure is making it more popular, it is not for everyone.

“When a celebrity comes out with it, you only hear the good things,” he said. “You don’t hear the cautions or the potential complications.”

He says that if you get surgery too young, it can look worse than it did in the first place. He said: “If you have the surgery too early and you go bald, you don’t have enough hair to keep chasing the hair loss. You can end up with isolated patches of hair. You could end up with hairy temples and a bald forehead which isn’t pretty but is also hard to fix.”

Dr Farjo says when younger patients come to see him his priority is to preserve the rest of their hair from falling out before talking about surgery.

“I ask them questions about their family history, record the hair loss and monitor it over a period of time,” he said. I also offer them medication to see if their hair stops falling out. I am then able to have a much fuller picture of how much hair they will lose.”

Jon from Merseyside has been losing hair since he was 20. He says he used to style his hair to hide his bald bits. “It’s a massive blow to your confidence when your hair line changes,” he revealed. Jon is now having surgery at 29 and says he is glad he waited.

Newsbeat spoke to 16 hair transplant surgeons. Thirteen said they agreed with Dr Farjo and would be reluctant to operate on men under 25. But there is no code of conduct or regulation to force hair transplant surgeons to stick to a minimum age.

Other surgeons have told Newsbeat that there should be a regulatory body to stop abuses in the industry and to make sure clinics give people the best possible advice and treatment.

Dr Farjo, who runs the The Farjo Medical Centre with his wife Nilofer, admits there’s no concrete way to stop some clinics putting money before the wellbeing of patients. However, he thinks that surgeons should work together to educate each other and their patients about risks.

Newsbeat contacted Harley Street Hair Clinic, based within the Queen Anne Street Medical Centre, where Wayne Rooney is reported to have had his operation. They said: “Each case is judged on its own merit. Wayne is intelligent and knows the risks.”

With thanks to BBC Newsbeat for the basis of the above content

The recalled products were distributed nationwide or worldwide via the Internet and include:

Men’s Minoxidil 15 percent Azelaic 5 percent Hair regrowth topical (60mL), expiration up until Oct. 2013, UPC 736211275813.

Men’s Minoxidil 10 percent Azelaic 5 percent Hair regrowth topical (60mL), expiration up until Oct. 2013, UPC 736211276018.

Men’s Minoxidil 5 percent Azelaic 5 percent Hair regrowth topical (60mL), expiration up until Sept. 2014UPC 736211276117.

Women’s Minoxidil 3 percent Azelaic 5 percent Hair regrowth topical (60mL), expiration up until Nov. 2013, UPC 736211274519.

Hair regrowth shampoo enhanced with Ketoconazole and salicylic acid (180mL), expiration up until Dec. 2013, UPC 736211276414.

The affected recalled products are packaged in glass-dropper containers or plastic shampoo bottles, and are sold in single units.

The recalled topical products containing 15 percent and 10 percent Minoxidil have not been shown to be safe, and could pose a risk to the general public due to the possibility of systemic absorption.

Skin abrasions or irritations, such as psoriasis or sunburn, could increase the systemic absorption of topically administered Minoxidil. Minoxidil 15 percent and 10 percent could cause low blood pressure, heart palpitations and associated cardiac symptoms. And Azelaic acid contained in the topical products could make the skin where it is applied more sensitive to sunburn.

Ketoconazole contained in the shampoo product could cause hair discoloration and abnormal hair texture, removal of the curl from permanently waved hair, itching, rash, skin irritation and dry skin. In addition, Salicylic acid contained in the shampoo could cause mild, temporary burning, itching, irritation, or stinging.

Perfect Image Solutions has not received reports of serious injuries associated with the products subject to recall.

Perfect Image Solutions is notifying its distributors and arranging for return of all recalled products. Consumers that have a product being recalled should discard it. For more information call Perfect Image Solutions at 916-791-3230, or e-mail dave@perfectimagesolutions.com.

You should contact your physician or healthcare provider if you have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product. Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product can also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.

Thirty years later, Sunny had all but given up trying to sort the problem. Thankfully, the MHT technique enabled Sunny to achieve the look he always wanted, whilst camouflaging the scar that had caused him so much anxiety.

Three sessions were required to complete the look you see below. Note that his scalp is still very red in his after photos, as they were taken immediately following his final session.

Gaga, whose real name is Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is believed to be a natural brunette. However, in order to keep up her controversial, creative and experimental image, the pop star has dyed and bleached her hair every colour under the sun.

According to an interview in People magazine, Gaga’s passion for colour is taking its toll on her hair. She reportedly said that she had to “get a chemical haircut because my blonde hair is falling out.”

Hair can withstand only so much, and can begin to break, become brittle and even fall out if it is subjected to excessive chemical treatments or heat. This kind of hair loss is only temporary, but the hair and hair follicles will require a decent amount of time in which to recover.

Whilst the hair rejuvenates itself, most people with this kind of hair loss choose to cover or disguise the affected areas with hair replacement solutions such as human hair wigs or natural, super-fine hair extensions.

Daniel Jones, who is now seven, started to lose his hair around two years ago. Doctors believed the hair loss condition was triggered by the stress and emotional upheaval of Daniel’s grandfather passing away and his grandmother having a heart attack. The two incidents occurred within just two months of each other, which must have put a big strain on the Jones family.

Daniel has now come to terms with his distressing condition, and his mother Kellie is on a campaign to raise awareness and support for people like him who have alopecia. Speaking to the local newspaper, the 32-year-old said:

“My son was very close to my dad and is to my mum. He developed a couple of round bald patches at the back of his head so he was referred to a dermatologist who said it was alopecia.

“But while waiting for his next appointment, Daniel’s hair rapidly fell out including his eyebrows and eyelashes. The consultant said he had alopecia universalis and his hair wouldn’t grow back.”

Alopecia universalis is a condition in which the sufferer loses all hair all over the body.

There are a couple of great organisations who aim to help those suffering with alopecia. See www.bebold.org.uk and www.alopecia-awareness.org.uk for more information.