About Hair Loss

Many men and women see their hair as a very important part of their appearance and loosing it brings out strong emotions, such as anger and depression. Dealing with the loss of your hair can be emotionally devastating. I want to help you find answers to all of your hair care needs.

2 TYPES OF HAIR LOSS

GENETIC HAIR LOSS:
The inheritance of genes from either the mother or the father's side of the family along with the various hormones at work during different stages of your life.

NON-GENETIC HAIR LOSS:

• Telogen Effluvium:
  • Physical Stress: surgery, illness and rapid weight loss
  • Emotional Stress: mental illness
  • Thyroid Abnormalities.
  • Medications: Blood pressure medication--high does of Vitamin A
• Anagen Effluvium:
  • Results from such things as radiation or chemotherapy treatments

OPTIONS FOR HAIR RESTORATION

• DO NOTHING: Learn to live with hair loss
• TOPICAL SOLUTION: Rogain-only FDA approved medication
• HAIR TRANSPLANTS
• NON-SURGICAL HAIR REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Before considering any form of any hair restoration option, you should always consult a qualified physician to see what options you might have in treating your hair loss.