Susan Holmes is a dermatologist with special interest in hair and scalp disorders. Since becoming a consultant dermatologist in 1999 she has run a specialist hair clinic at the Southern General Hospital. The clinic aim is to provide specialist investigation, diagnosis, management and support for those experiencing hair loss disorders. Running in parallel with the Hair Clinic, is a treatment service run by experienced dermatology nurses. This provides treatments such as diphencyprone (DCP),intralesional steroid injections and advice on wigs, hairpieces and hair loss camouflage. Hair loss disorders can be extremely distressing but are generally poorly understood and treatments are limited. She is actively involved in research into hair disorders and is keen to promote collaborative research which might lead to a better understanding of the causes of hair loss and to better treatments. She is a member of the British Hair and Nail Society and is currently society Secretary. She is also a member of the European Hair Research Society, British Association of Dermatologists and the Scottish Dermatological Society. (Source: British Hair and Nail Society)