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Scarborough hosts UK's first hair loss camp
- By Jeremy Harkin
- Published 6th September, 2010
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Jeremy has enjoyed a varied career in advertising and media. He is now a freelance editorial consultant working with mainstream men's mags and their associated websites.
The seaside town of Scarborough has hosted the UK's first hair loss camp, dedicated to men, women and children from across the country who suffer from alopecia.
Hundreds of people gathered at the week-long event, which started on 30 July, to share stories about their experiences with the condition and learn about new therapies and treatments being developed. There was also a heavy influence on dealing with the psychological effects of the condition.
The week was organised by the Bebold Support Group and Alopecia Awareness, and representatives said it is proving to be just what a lot of people want.
Alopecia Awareness spokeswoman, Michelle Chapman, said, "I never had this kind of opportunity when I was a child growing up with alopecia. If I'd had the chance to meet others living with hair loss, it would have made a huge positive difference to me and my family. Instead, I felt as if I was the only bald girl in the world."
The condition affects more than three million people across Britain. Janice Broadhurst, from York, has suffered from alopecia for ten years, and said the camp's focus on the psychological effects was a tremendous help.
"Doctors treat it as a medical condition, which of course it is, but the psychological impact is huge. It would have really helped if someone had been there to talk me through those emotions," she said. "I really hope that the camp this week will offer some much needed support to the people attending."
Hundreds of people gathered at the week-long event, which started on 30 July, to share stories about their experiences with the condition and learn about new therapies and treatments being developed. There was also a heavy influence on dealing with the psychological effects of the condition.
The week was organised by the Bebold Support Group and Alopecia Awareness, and representatives said it is proving to be just what a lot of people want.
Alopecia Awareness spokeswoman, Michelle Chapman, said, "I never had this kind of opportunity when I was a child growing up with alopecia. If I'd had the chance to meet others living with hair loss, it would have made a huge positive difference to me and my family. Instead, I felt as if I was the only bald girl in the world."
The condition affects more than three million people across Britain. Janice Broadhurst, from York, has suffered from alopecia for ten years, and said the camp's focus on the psychological effects was a tremendous help.
"Doctors treat it as a medical condition, which of course it is, but the psychological impact is huge. It would have really helped if someone had been there to talk me through those emotions," she said. "I really hope that the camp this week will offer some much needed support to the people attending."