The Best Forums for Hair Loss Advice

Hair loss is a sensitive subject. Not everyone feels able to discuss their experiences with hair loss openly. A hair loss forum can provide a valuable support network in these circumstances.

Hair loss forums offer a place where those who are beginning their hair loss journey can look for the help they need. This can help them find the answers and treatments they are looking for. People who have been losing hair for a while can help newcomers find support and assistance.

Very often a dedicated forum can provide a place where people feel safe discussing their issues and asking for support from those who have already been through the same thing. They are a good place to share information and news about possible new treatments.

Here are some of the best hair loss forums with supportive members and reliable assistance for anyone experiencing hair loss.

Hair Site

If you are looking for an established, widely-used forum, Hair Site is the longest serving website for the restoration of hairlines aimed at both men and women. The site features specialists from all over the world and mainly looks at scientific research. The discussion forum is clearly laid out into different sections making it really easy to find what you are looking for. Questions can be submitted and answered by an expert within 24 hours.

Hair Restoration Social Network

Created by hair loss patients for people going through the same thing, the Hair Restoration Social Network forum offers a safe place for people to look for support and encouragement. They post news relating to hair loss and research. You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram. Their main focus is on surgical hair restoration, and it is possible to look at reviews for surgeons.

Women’s Hair Loss Project

The Women’s Hair Loss Project is dedicated to women who have issues with hair loss. Their main focus is creating a very strong support network. This is a really easy to navigate forum where women can feel less vulnerable whilst talking about the challenges they face on a daily basis. There are sections about treatment, hairstyling and cosmetic solutions.

Alopecia World

Mainly aimed at women, Alopecia World deals with alopecia and the treatment options available. It also has links to shops selling a variety of products useful to those who suffer with the condition such as wigs, head wraps and cosmetics. The site has plenty of inspirational photos and links to personal blogs.

Bald Truth Talk

Bald Truth Talk is an active hair loss forum for both men and women. With specific threads for coping with hair loss, airing your hair loss frustrations and gender-specific queries, you’ll find lots of support across the Bald Truth Talk forum. There’s also a Bald Truth radio show for those who want to delve deeper into hair loss conditions.

Forums for underlying causes

Hair loss is sometimes caused by psychological or medical conditions. If you’re concerned your hair loss may be due to an underlying medical cause, you can find advice and information on the relevant forums.

Here are some forums related to common hair loss causes:

• Side By Side (Mind) — for mental health conditions like anxiety and depression
• HealthUnlocked — for weight loss
• HealingWell — for autoimmune conditions
• National Eating Disorders — for eating disorders like anorexia

Why forums are useful

Finding a network of people to support you in your hair loss journey is invaluable for many forum users. But there are other reasons to turn to hair loss forums, too.

• Impartial — you’ll get lots of anecdotal ideas and advice that isn’t affiliated with a particular brand
• Coping mechanisms — hair loss can impact your mental health. Forums offer free, unique ways to cope with your hair loss
• Anonymity — using a forum means you don’t have to tell anyone who you are; you can share your story and your worries anonymously

Seeking professional help with hair loss

While forums are useful, professional advice is often necessary when you’re seeking medical treatment. If you’re in need of advice, the hair loss team at the Wimpole Clinic is always happy to help. Give us a call on 0207 935 1861 or book your free hair loss consultation at our Harley Street clinic.