Welcome to the World Hair Council

This website is a free resource to enlighten and empower the more than 75% of men and over 60% of women who experience hair growth disorders at some point in their lives.

The World Hair Council provides pertinent information, education, support, and tools to help hair loss sufferers take effective measures to address their hair growth issues and, in turn, enhance their quality of life.

Proteoglycan Follicular Atrophy Research Regardless of the cause or type of hair loss, Proteoglycan Follicular Atrophy (PFA), a degradation of a crucial signalling protein for hair growth, is almost always present; this results in a disrupted Hair Growth Cycle.

World Hair Council We are a global network of leading hair loss specialists, dermatologists, and trichologists focused on sharing knowledge about hair loss and improving treatment results. Knowledge Centre In our knowledge centre, anyone can learn about the causes of hair loss, types of hair loss, and various treatment options. You can also gain a better understanding about the crucial role proteoglycans play in the regulation of the Hair Growth Cycle. Education Centre Register for access to our free WHC-approved education programmes. These programmes provide professionals with knowledge and tools on the latest research and treatment and have a particular focus on improving contact and communication with those suffering from hair growth disorders. Research Centre Read the latest and most relevant scientific research papers about hair loss, hair growth disorders and hair loss treatments. Practitioners can also contact us here to contribute articles and share knowledge.

Our Vision To improve quality-of-life for men and women around the world who are suffering from hair loss, hair thinning, and hair growth disorders through treatment knowledge, accessibility, and proven results.

Bridging the Hair Loss Treatment Gap

Hair loss can be a lonely and often anxiety ridden experience. Men and women suffering from hair growth disorders and hair loss must understand that they are not alone and that they can take effective action to improve their situation by seeking qualified knowledge and professional help.

The World Hair Council was established by a group of healthcare professionals and hair loss specialists with decades of research and clinical experience to bring sufferers, researchers, treatment providers, and other practitioners closer to one another.

About World Hair Council Meet the Experts

1. Increasing awareness about hair loss treatment
2. Understanding quality-of-life issues – for men and women
3. Finding help coping
4. Closing the Treatment Gap
5. Empowering men and women globally

Increasing awareness about hair loss treatment

World Hair Council research shows that men and women suffering from hair growth disorders and hair loss do not know where to turn for knowledge and advice in tackling their situation. This results in them missing treatment options that could improve their quality of life and reduce the physical, psychological, and emotional impact of hair loss.

**Understanding quality-of-life issues – for men and women**

Hair loss is often thought of as a problem for men. But many women suffer in silence, too. In fact, a 2016 hair loss survey by the research organisation Opinion Health in cooperation with WHC showed that 71% of women reported experiencing some form of hair loss in their life.

In the survey, factors such as:

Stress
Menopause
Childbirth
Medication
Diet

Were perceived as the top 5 contributors for hair loss.

In addition, 78% of women feel their life today is generally more stressful than five years ago.

Of these, 89% say that this has an impact on their hair’s physical appearance.

Source: Opinion Health, Hair Loss Study, Mar 2016

Finding help coping

When asked who they turn to for help with the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of hair loss, just 18% of respondents in the same survey said they consulted a medical professional:

30% spoke briefly to their hairdresser about temporary cosmetics solutions
34% turned to a friend or family member to talk to about their emotional frustration
46% suffered in silence not knowing where to turn to for help
18% turned to a general practitioner for guidance

Source: Opinion Health, Hair Loss Study, Mar 2016

Closing the Treatment Gap

Of the 18% who turned to a general practitioner, the overwhelming majority felt that their general practitioner did not take them or the problem seriously enough, and in many instances did not really know how to deal with hair growth issues.

This caused increased stress and frustration and had a negative psychological impact on hair loss sufferers. Ultimately, this led to a reduced quality of life and a worsening of the problem. The World Hair Council is taking steps to educate physicians to help close the communication gap.

Empowering men and women globally

The World Hair Council’s mission is to empower men and women suffering hair growth disruption. We do this by continuously providing resources that close the communication gap to healthcare professionals and improve the overall knowledge about hair loss treatment.

Welcome to the World Hair Council

Bridging the Hair Loss Treatment Gap

Increasing awareness about hair loss treatment

Understanding quality-of-life issues – for men and women

Finding help coping

Closing the Treatment Gap

Empowering men and women globally

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**Understanding quality-of-life issues – for men and women**