RAPID LOSS OF HAIR AFTER INFLUENZA.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LIII, Issue 32, 7 February 1919, Page 4

RAPID LOSS OF HAIR AFTER INFLUENZA.

The very copious falling out of hair is alarming sufferers, and Mrs Jlolleston, the well-jcnown Hair Specialist, has had many enquiries as to ■whether there is danger of hair going altogether. Her reply is as "In every such case the hair will assuredly come out very plentifully, hecause the trouble is a poison in the hair follicle—right at the roots. . This {joigon has to be eradicated and,thus it s necessary. diseased hair .Should come awayi There is no reason, however, why lost hair should not be replaced jby a still .stronger growth, given proper treatment. Careful and ‘ frequent brushing with correct lotion is, very important; in some neglected cases, every particle of, hair may come out .gradually* in th& brushing, whilst new hair is all the time replacing the lost, Do not worry if scalp becomes tender or a small rash appears. Some enquirers ask if advisable to have hair cut off or head 1 shaved, but so far as X can judge this is quite unnecessary. The root being affected, treatment must be applied to the scalp." Mrs Rdllcston is supplying a Special prepared from a formula used with gregt success in London, - at 7s 6d postage paid. Full instructions included. Obtainable from Mrs Bollejstonk rooms, 256 Lambtdn Quay, Wellington, or Dominion Buildings, Cathedral Square, Christchurch.