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Prince William reportedly worried about going bald

Nov 22, 2005, 14:34 GMT

Britain's Prince William is reportedly so worried about going bald he has started seeing a hair loss specialist.The 23-year-old royal is reportedly seeing a homeopathic specialist in a bid to stop his blonde locks receding.In recent months, William has been pictured on several occasions with less and less hair each time and he fears his hairline will disappear like his uncle Prince Edward's has. An insider told Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "William is concerned about his receding hair and believes he could well go completely bald. So he has turned to homeopathic remedies in a bid to restore his hair."And as well as taking alternative medicine he is considering a course of acupuncture because his mates recommended the treatment."William is so conscious of his thinning hair he evenly reportedly eats a special diet and makes sure he takes vitamins every day.The insider added: "Like most men his age he has always been quite conscious of losing his hair. Until now he has laughed it off when people compared him to his Uncle Edward, who also has flyaway, thinning hair."But now he is so worried about being follically challenged he's doing everything he can do to fight the hair loss. And that includes taking multi-vitamins and Flaxeed oil. He has also seen a nutritionist and is making sure he eats a balanced diet."Last month, it was revealed the young royal is also planning to undergo laser eye surgery so he can ditch his glasses.William, who is dating pretty graduate Kate Middleton, was said to be keen to have the procedure after an appointment at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.A royal source was said: "William has found out he may have to wear glasses full-time and he's been very keen to explore the possibility of laser eye surgery."Copyright 2005 BANG Media International