Alopecia Declassified

According to Medicaldictionary.com Alopecia, is commonly defined as hair loss, or baldness. There is no one cause for hair loss; sometimes it is hereditary, or it can be from the toxins in chemotherapy or your daily prescription medicine. Medical dictionary says the scalp can be visibly diseased and one could be diagnosed with alopecia just by looking.

The British Associate of Dermatologist provides a list of the different types of alopecia with the explanation and abbreviations:

· Alopecia Areata AA is a autoimmune condition, which produces patches.

· Alopecia Totalis AT is an aggressive AA that causes complete hair loss.

· Alopecia Universalis AU is severe causing total hair loss on the entire body.

· Alopecia Barbae is AA that causes patches on the beard area.

· Androgenetic Alopecia AGA is a hereditary gradual hair loss in men and women causing pattern baldness.

· Scarring Alopecia and Cicatricial Alopecia are rare disorders causing indefinite hair loss.

· Traction Alopecia is caused when hair is always pulled adding tension on the hair stopping new hair follicles from growing.

· Anagen Effluvium is due to the harsh toxins used to treat cancer, which cause patches or hair loss, according to Alopeciaonline.org, it typically takes six months for the hair to grow back.

· Telogen Effluvium is the temporary condition that causes average amounts of hair to fall out.

Click the link to read a thorough explanation of the types of alopecia.

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IHRS has many hair restoration solutions available for men and women living with Alopecia, Reallusions® hair loss replacement is non-surgical and may be a permanent solution to your thinning hair. Reallusions® can significantly increase hair density while satisfying any style and color, perfecting natural-looking results. IHRS specializes in offering the latest state-of-the-art hair restoration technology for men who are battling alopecia. SensiGraft™ men’s hair restoration is for men suffering pattern baldness, this solution offers different styles and clients have the choice of hair replacements that will fit their age and budget. At IHRS we are a source for discreet, dignified and confidential service. Our team of professionals are highly trained and experienced hair loss specialist. Visit us at www.hair4me.com to book a free hair loss and scalp evaluation.

International Hair Restoration Systems is Jacksonville’s premiere hair restoration clinic. We offer the latest technology in hair restoration solutions for both men and women. These include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments and hair transplants. We extend every courtesy and accommodation to our clients to ensure a pleasant experience. With convenient, discreet off-street parking, our hair restoration center is specifically designed for your comfort and privacy. We believe you’ll find our service is exceptional.

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Sources: http://www.alopeciaonline.org.uk/types-of-alopecia.asp

                        http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/alopecia

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Prescription Drugs & Hair Loss

Did you know when taking your usual prescription drugs, you're possibly contributing to your hair loss? According to the American Hair Loss Association©, your everyday medicine may contribute to temporary hair loss, pattern baldness and even permanent baldness. 

AHLA© recommends:

• Asking your doctor if hair loss is a side effect of your prescribed medicine. You should also do your research and read the manufacturer's warnings. 

• Asking the pharmacist to provide the side effects before filling a prescription.

• Reading the guidebooks in pharmacies is an excellent approach to finding the side effects of prescription pills. 

International Hair Restoration Systems of Jacksonville offers Laser Hair Therapy as a solution for men and women suffering from the effects of hair loss. IHRS uses soft and cold lasers to prevent cuts and burns while strengthening and stimulating hair follicles. The benefits of Laser Hair Therapy are the "non-significant risk," and results that may occur after 10-12 treatments. Let IHRS help restore your confidence and call 904-425-5097 or visit www.hair4me.com to book a free hair and scalp analysis.

Here is a informative list, prepared by AHLA©, of a few medications that have a side effect of hair loss:

Acne: Accutane

Bloodthinners: Anticoagulants

Cholesterol: Lopid

Convulsions/ Epilepsy: Tridone

Depression: Prozac, Zoloft, Paxil

Fungus: Antifungals

Diet: Amphetamines

Glaucoma: Timoptic Eye Drops, Timoptic Ocudose, Timoptic XC

Gout: Lopurin, Zyloprim

Heart: Tenormin, Lopressor, Corgard

Hormonal Conditions: Birth Control Pills, Hormone-replacement therapy, Male androgenic hormones

Inflammation: Arthritis drugs, Naprosyn, Anaprox, Indocin

Parkinsons: Levadops

Thyroid Disorder medication

Ulcer: Zantac, Pepcid

International Hair Restoration Systems is Jacksonville’s premiere hair restoration clinic. We offer the latest technology in hair restoration solutions for both men and women. These include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments and hair transplants. We extend every courtesy and accommodation to our clients to ensure a pleasant experience. With convenient, discreet off-street parking, our hair restoration center is specifically designed for your comfort and privacy. We believe you’ll find our service is exceptional.

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Disclaimer: As with all procedures, results may vary. Whether or not these procedures will have the intended results will be determined in your private evaluation with your hair loss consultant.

Sources: http://www.americanhairloss.org/drug_induced_hair_loss/ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prescription%20drug

Men’s Hair Loss

Over 50 million men suffer from the devastating effects of hair loss in the U.S. alone. While factors such as stress, medications, poor diet, and even lack of sleep can cause men to lose their hair, the largest influence is genetics.

Androgenetic Alopecia, more commonly known as Male Pattern Baldness is the most common cause of hair loss in men. Male pattern baldness is usually caused by increased sensitivity to male sex hormones in certain parts of the scalp and is passed from one family member to the next. This means you inherited hair follicles that suffer from dihydrotestosterone or DHT for short, these hair follicles shrink until the follicles stop producing hair.

According to the American Hair Loss Association, male pattern baldness is responsible for approximately 95% of men’s hair loss. About 25% of men who suffer from male pattern baldness will start to experience hair loss before they reach the age of 21. Nearly two-thirds of American men will experience some form of visible hair loss by the age of 35 and by the age of 50 approximately 85% of men have significantly thinning hair. See the diagram below.

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Male pattern baldness is identified by the pattern of hair loss. The typical pattern of male baldness begins at the hairline, and gradually recedes until forming an "M" shape. Eventually the hair becomes finer, shorter, and thinner, creating a u-shaped ring of hair that wraps around the back of the head.

While male pattern baldness is usually diagnosed based on appearance, your hair loss could be caused by many other reasons. At International Hair Restoration Systems in Jacksonville, we want to make sure you're getting the expert advice and answers to your particular questions and concerns. Call (904) 425-5097 or go to our website to book your FREE no-obligation hair loss evaluation and consultation today and say goodbye to your hair loss anxiety.

International Hair Restoration Systems is Jacksonville’s premiere hair restoration clinic. We offer the latest technology in hair restoration solutions for both men and women.  These include hair and scalp treatments, non medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments and hair transplants. We extend every courtesy and accommodation to our clients to ensure a pleasant experience. With convenient, discreet off-street parking, our hair restoration center is specifically designed for your comfort and privacy. We believe you’ll find our service exceptional.

IT'S EASY TO GET EXPERT ADVICE AND ANSWERS to your particular questions and concerns. It's completely confidential. It's also completely free. So why not request your free, no-obligation hair loss evaluation and consultation today. Call 1-800-992-4477.

Sources:
http://www.americanhairloss.org/men_hair_loss/introduction.asp
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001177.htm
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/02/05/male-baldness-_n_4731311.html
http://www.statisticbrain.com/hair-loss-statistics/