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TV presenter Melanie Sykes has shared that she has been diagnosed with alopecia after sharing a candid post about her health. The 54-year-old took to Instagram to show a bald spot, sharing that she blamed it on “PTSD, shock, mistreatment and malpractice.” Writing: “This is a pic of me I took last week whilst in London investigating some health issues.
“I am experiencing alopecia and heart issues due to all that has happened over the last few months.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melanie Sykes (@msmelaniesykes) Melanie Sykes shares health battle in candid post Sykes added that she was taken to YouTube to share more details of her recent health battle, explaining that she wanted to “share what I have learned, observed and endured recently.” The TV presenter said that she wants to share the experience she has “encountered in the British medical system in the state and private sector for the last few weeks.
” Along with the impact that mainstream media has had on her and her life. Sykes wrote: “This country must do better, and get better. Our health services are utterly shocking bar a few and rare decent humans who listen without predudice and judgement.
“It is a lottery who you will encounter and how that experience can play out.” The former Big Breakfast presenter added that despite health issues, she is still “full of love, hope and happiness.” Adding: “My two weeks in London were magical, and being with my sons, my pooch and my tiny circle of close friends who have been there for in spades has been so fun.
“I love them and am grateful to them always, and for the new friends, generous souls and new contacts I made over that two weeks.” Recommended Reading Melanie Sykes ‘self identifies as having Tourette’s after autism diagnosis Freddie Flintoff confirms date for ‘tell-all’ documentary about Top Gear crash How to do the ChatGPT action figure trend - make your AI doll Sykes left the TV business a while ago and previously worked with TV chef Gino D’Acampo, who has recently been accused of inappropriate and intimidating behaviour over a 12-year period, which he denies. Talking on her YouTube channel, Sykes said that the stories lead to irregular heartbeats and hair loss.
Sharing: “I am experiencing alopecia in quite a significant way. I have lost inches off my hairline at the back. I have probably got half my hair at the moment.
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