Survey of Ashley and Martin patients conducted October / November 2016.
Survey independently audited by Watkins Coffey Martin, Chartered Accountants Sydney.
| Respondents | 1122 | |
| Do you feel that you waited too long to start treatment for your hair loss? | ||
| Yes | 524 | 46.7% |
| No | 598 | 53.3% |
| How long do you think that you will treat your hair loss condition? | ||
| 1-3 years | 111 | 9.9% |
| 4-7 years | 113 | 10.1% |
| 8-15 years | 88 | 7.8% |
| As long as I can | 810 | 72.2% |
| What was the motivation for doing something about your hair loss issue? | ||
| Felt I was too young to have a hair loss problem | 739 | 65.9% |
| Felt unattractive | 366 | 32.6% |
| Wanted to control my genetic condition | 164 | 14.6% |
| You have been teased by friends, family or work mates | 130 | 11.6% |
| You have always considered your hair to be your crowning glory | 111 | 9.9% |
| Why shouldn't I have my hair for as long as I want | 429 | 38.2% |
| Other | 42 | 3.7% |
| (Multiple Answers Permitted) | ||
| What age were you when you first noticed hair loss? | ||
| 15-20 | 159 | 14.2% |
| 21-30 | 687 | 61.2% |
| 31-40 | 173 | 15.4% |
| 41-50 | 87 | 7.8% |
| 51-60 | 15 | 1.3% |
| 61-70 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 71-80 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 81-90 | 0 | 0.0% |
| What age were you when you first sought treatment for hair loss? | ||
| 15-20 | 81 | 7.2% |
| 21-30 | 627 | 55.9% |
| 31-40 | 270 | 24.1% |
| 41-50 | 107 | 9.5% |
| 51-60 | 35 | 3.1% |
| 61-70 | 2 | 0.2% |
| 71-80 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 81-90 | 0 | 0.0% |
| How long does it take you to treat your hair loss condition per day? | ||
| 1-2 mins per day | 551 | 49.1% |
| 3-5 mins per day | 404 | 36.0% |
| 5-10 mins per day | 111 | 9.9% |
| 10-20 mins per day | 29 | 2.6% |
| 20-30 mins per day | 16 | 1.4% |
| Longer | 11 | 1.0% |
| When you started treatment with Ashley and Martin did you? | ||
| Feel sceptical it would work | 425 | 37.9% |
| Trust what was told to you by the consultant or doctor | 379 | 33.8% |
| Feel relieved that there was a proven medical treatment program | 323 | 28.8% |
| Just want to give it a try | 491 | 43.8% |
| None of these | 7 | 0.6% |
| (Multiple Answers Permitted) | ||
| Did anyone encourage you to seek treatment for your hair loss? | ||
| Yes, my partner | 165 | 14.7% |
| Yes, a parent | 94 | 8.4% |
| Yes, a friend | 102 | 9.1% |
| Yes, someone else | 40 | 3.6% |
| No | 761 | 67.8% |
| (Multiple Answers Permitted) | ||
| When you were first consulted and saw your photos of the your hair loss problem did you feel? | ||
| Surprised on how bad it was | 621 | 55.3% |
| It was not as bad as you first thought | 54 | 4.8% |
| It was exactly how you thought it would be | 413 | 36.8% |
| None of these | 34 | 3.0% |
| When you had your next set of photos taken did you feel? | ||
| Surprised in the improvement | 489 | 43.6% |
| You had a good idea on how it had improved | 391 | 34.8% |
| Disappointed that there was not more improvement | 154 | 13.7% |
| You did not notice any improvement | 45 | 4.0% |
| None of these | 43 | 3.8% |
| If treatment for hair loss does not work for you would you? | ||
| Accept it and just let it go | 605 | 53.9% |
| Go for a hair transplant | 290 | 25.8% |
| Go for non-surgical hair replacement (custom made hairpiece attached to your scalp) | 24 | 2.1% |
| None of these | 203 | 18.1% |
| How do you feel about discussing your hair loss treatment? | ||
| Only those closest to me | 488 | 43.5% |
| With my friends | 107 | 9.5% |
| I am happy to discuss it with just about anyone | 215 | 19.2% |
| I don't discuss it at all | 285 | 25.4% |
| None of these | 27 | 2.4% |
| Have others noticed improvement in your hair loss without being prompted? | ||
| Yes | 658 | 58.6% |
| No | 464 | 41.4% |