Many of us know Alan Fletcher for portraying Dr Karl Kennedy in the hit Australian soap, Neighbours. After being in the limelight for decades for his performances on television, he is once again back on people's TV screens, thanks to his miracle hair regain. 

In this blog, Lordhair - globally trusted for men’s hairpieces - will share everything about Alan Fletcher's hair loss and surprising regrowth. Let’s begin our blog with a quick introduction to Alan Fletcher.

 

 

Alan Fletcher: Quick Introduction 

Born in Perth, Western Australia, Alan Fletcher began his career on the stage at Perth’s Hole in the Wall Theatre. He later on moved to the Perth Theatre Company at the National Theatre where he worked opposite some great talents such as Honor Blackman and Tom Stoppard. 

After working in the field of theatre for three years, Alan Fletcher moved to Sydney where he played his first television role in The Young Doctors. As for Neighbours, he first hit our screens as Dr Karl Kennedy way back in 1994. Alan Fletcher is also known for his music. 

 

Alan Fletcher and Hair Loss

Alan Fletcher started losing his hair back in 2022 to alopecia areata, a common autoimmune condition. For those who don’t know, alopecia affects a person when the immune system mistakes the hair follicles for foreign objects and starts attacking them. Due to alopecia areata, Alan Fletcher lost all of his hair including his eyebrows and eyelashes. During an interview, he shared: 

 

“I got myself to a dermatologist very quickly and they diagnosed it immediately. It was February last year that I started to lose all my hair and I lost it quite quickly.” 

 

Alan Fletcher and Hair Regrowth

Thanks to modern medications and some innovative treatments mentioned in the linked interview above, Alan Fletcher's hair has started growing back again. In an appearance on a UK daytime talk show, he expanded on his hair recovery by saying:

 

“My physician thinks it's probably a virus and it started attacking my own hair. However, I’m pleased to say I’ve got a fair bit of it back.” 

He went ahead to add: “He's treating me with some medications which help suppress the immune system, I believe it is under review in the UK now so hopefully will be available for treatment here soon.”

 

 

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Tips to Recover from Hair Loss

While Alan Fletcher was lucky enough to gain back his hair, not everyone has access to expensive medications and treatments. Thankfully, some types of hair loss are reversible and can be treated with some lifestyle changes. 

Following the below tips and ideas can help you in recovering from hair loss and boost hair growth:

 

Healthy diet: Add vitamins, minerals, and protein-rich foods to your daily diet. Foods like fresh fruits, lean proteins, vegetables, and whole grains can promote healthy hair growth. 

Scalp care: Use a mild shampoo and conditioner suitable for your hair type to keep your scalp healthy and clean. Avoid harsh chemicals that can irritate your scalp.

Avoid heat styling: Frequent use of heat styling tools and chemical treatments causes hair damage. Try to minimize their usage or supplement them with heat protection products. 

Massage your scalp: Use coconut oil or olive oil to gently massage your scalp for stimulating blood flow and promoting hair growth. Use your fingertips in a circular motion to massage your scalp properly.

 

 

Avoid tight hairstyles: Tight ponytails and braids put pressure on the hair and cause hair breakage. Opt for looser styles to reduce stress on your hair.

Buy hair systems: If your doctor says that hair recovery will take time, consider using human hair systems during recovery, they are one of the best non-surgical hair restoration treatments to get back a full head of hair. Hair systems (also known as toupees, hairpieces, and wigs) are easy to wear and remove that gives you the power to get a new look instantly.

 

Get Your Back Hair with Lordhair

We hope that the above blog helped you learn everything about Alan Fletcher’s hair loss and hair regrowth journey. Always consult with your dermatologist before buying a product or medication for hair loss. If you want a non-surgical treatment with zero side effects, then, non-surgical hair replacement systems are the best pick.

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