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

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.
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