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Friday, August 22, 2014

Benefits of Laser Hair Therapy

What can Laser Hair Therapy do for you? If you're experiencing thinning hair, consider this.

Laser Hair Therapy may:

Increase the blood supply to the scalp by 54% after only one treatment
Increase growth by stimulating hair follicles
May stop the progression of hair loss
Increase hair strength
Make hair fuller and shinier
May help newly transplanted hair by increasing the healing process
Repair damage caused by chemical services

Low level laser light is the compressed light of a wavelength from the cold or red part of the light spectrum of electromagnetic radiation. Natural light is different in it is one precise color. It travels in a straight line, monochromatic and it concentrates its beam of light in a specific location.

The appearance of less hair loss usually occurs after just five or six treatments. Some clients have indicated that they have also experienced hair growth after just 10-12 treatments.Laser hair therapy has also been shown to be especially effective in many women and men when used in combination with a hair loss control program such as ROSS Hair Loss Control and Prevention programs.

See if laser hair therapy is the right option for you by setting up your FREE hair loss consultation today!

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.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Childhood Hair Loss

Childhood Alopecia is a very real issue that is misunderstood by many. Statistics indicate that around three percent of all pediatric visits are related to child hair loss. The most common cause of pediatric hair loss is Tinea Capitis, commonly described as ringworm of the scalp. This particular type of fungus primarily attacks hair shafts and follicles. If your child has patches of red, inflamed scalp and short pieces of dry hair, it’s likely that he or she may be suffering from Tinea Capitis. Other types of childhood hair loss include Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis, and Trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling), as well as hair loss due to trauma.

Between the stress of school, navigating the growing-up process, and fitting in with friends, hair loss is the last thing a child wants to deal with. Thankfully for most children and families, pediatric hair loss will resolve itself. However, for many children hair loss may be a chronic problem. This type of chronic hair loss can be a struggle for both the child and their parents as they search for answers to this problem.

If you've had conversations with your child and still feel stuck, please consider contacting us. IHRS has helped children with hair loss and their parents for many years. IHRS can help you explore the various hair loss and hair replacement options to determine which one will work best for you and your child. All consultations are complimentary, and there is never any pressure to make a purchasing decision. The bottom line is simple: We're here to help.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

What’s the Difference Between Male and Female Pattern Baldness?

Among the many biological occurrences that manifest differently for men and women, one that is especially different is cycles of hair loss. Male Pattern Hair Loss (MPHL) is widely known and often discussed, but just as there are measurable configurations of male baldness, there exist patterns for female hair loss as well. In fact, over 55% of women experience some measure of hair loss throughout their lives.

Just as Hamilton and Norwood developed a scale for male hair loss (developed by Hamilton in the 1950’s then updated by Norwood in the 1970’s), in 1977 Ludwig developed a similar scale for female pattern baldness.

Though there are other scales for both MPHL and Female pattern hair loss (FPHL), these two are the most popular among practitioners and researchers when attempting to classify hair loss.

The Hamilton-Norwood Scale for Men: The Hamilton-Norwood scale has seven types of classifications and several stages within those classifications. For example, within stage 5 there are three levels of progression including 5, 5A, and 5V, which show variations of a receding hairline with hair loss also in the crown of a man’s head. Androgenetic Alopecia, or MPHL, can begin for some men even in their teens and continue on throughout their life. The rate and onset of Androgentic Alopecia is highly individualized. However, it is widely accepted that there are biological determinants for hair loss and the best indicator of a man’s potential for hair loss is in his family history.

The Ludwig Scale for Women: The Ludwig scale has three primary classifications that display thinning hair, diffuse hair loss, as well as frontal hairline recession. Each image in the scale display a woman’s head with her hair parted down the middle. As an example, images I-1 through I-3 show the progression as a woman goes from no hair loss to increasingly thinning hair as indicated by a widening part. Further along in the scale, the hair loss becomes increasingly drastic. As compared to male hair loss, FPHL is not as widely expected or accepted in society. Thus, women affected by Androgentic Alopecia can experience emotional and psychological distress over their condition. This scale helps to normalize their condition and provide a point from which to discuss treatment with professionals in the field of hair restoration, dermatology, and other medical professions.

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References:

Dinh QU and Sinclair R. “Female pattern hair loss: Current treatment concepts”. Dove Medical Press Limited, 2007 Jun, 2(2): 189-199

Camacho FM, Garcia-Hernandez MJ, Fernandez-Crehuet JL. “Value of hormonal levels in patients with male androgenetic alopecia treated with finasteride: better response in patients under 26 years old”. British Journal of Dermatology. 2008 May;158(5):1121-4.

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Causes of Women’s Hair Loss

There are many different reasons why a woman might have hair loss. While some causes of hair loss may be able to be prevented, there are some causes of hair loss that cannot. Here are just a few of the causes of hair loss in women.

Genetics:

The most common form of hair loss known as Androgenetic Alopecia, can be passed down from either your mother or father.

Iron Deficiency:

Women who have a form of iron deficiency due to a poor diet or genetics may lack enough of the red blood cells that are necessary to send oxygen throughout the body including to your hair follicles. This may lead your hair follicles to stop growing hair.

Telogen Effluvium:

Telogen Effluvium mostly occurs after pregnancy. Telogen Effluvium, also known as hair shedding, starts when a woman is pregnant, but with the rise in hormone levels a woman may not immediately notice hair loss. Around 3-4 months after the baby is born, the hormone levels of the mother go back to normal causing large amounts of hair to possibly fall out to get the mother’s hair follicles back on a normal growth cycle. This process may last up to a year.

Too Much Hair Styling:

Using too many hair products or an overexposure to heat and chemicals may cause your hair to become more brittle. Hair dyes that use an abundance of chemicals and hair dryers on a high heat may be the leading culprits as to why you have noticed an increased loss in hair.

Alopecia Areata:

Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease that causes the immune system to attack hair follicles which may lead to bald spots. The cause of this disease is unknown.

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Money Saving Tips for Hair Maintenance

Do your research!

It is very important to do your research on products you are thinking about buying. Every dollar counts so you don’t want to be paying top dollar for low quality products or services. You should look up reviews of products and see what other people think. Peer reviews are a good way for you to get some feedback for products you may be considering purchasing.

Conserve:

When using any of your hair products it is important to conserve the amount of the product you use during one individual use. Even using a little less shampoo per hair wash could save you a good amount of money in the long run. You can also add water to your shampoo to help make it last longer. Using a lot of hairspray isn’t only bad for the environment, it’s bad for your wallet too. Using a little less of everything may also lead to healthier hair and scalp.

Cut your own bangs

No you don’t have to be a professional hair-cutter to cut your own bangs. You can save tons of money by cutting your own bangs rather than going to those expensive hair salons. I’m not saying you should give yourself a complete haircut, but if your bangs need a little trim don’t be afraid to do it yourself. On top of saving money you can save the time it takes to go to the hair salon to sit and wait for someone else to cut your bangs.

Why Going Gray Can Be a Positive

Going gray may save you money.

Think about all those times you went to the salon to get your hair colored because you didn’t want to be seen with gray hair. All the money you could have saved just by going with your natural hair color and creating your own special look. All the money you can save by not continuously coloring your hair could be used towards something more fruitful. You could possibly save up the money you would have spent to color your hair to go on a vacation.

It’s a powerful look.

Gray hair has always had a sense of power behind it. Just look at some of the celebrities that have gray hair in real life or in movies. Anderson Cooper of CNN proudly shows off his gray hair while working and doing interviews. Anderson Cooper was even offered 1 million dollars to change his hair color, but he never changed it. Meryl Streep’s character in The Devil Wear’s Prada had gray hair and that may have helped her in her very believable role as a powerful fashion magazine editor.

It may keep your hair healthy.

Stopping yourself from going gray isn’t only costly in terms of money, but may actually be damaging to your hair. Putting certain types of chemicals in your hair may be bad for your hair’s long term health. Constant hair dying may lead your hair to becoming very brittle. This may lead to you having to spend even more money for other hair products.

Top Hairstylists in the United States

1. Ted Gibson:

Ted Gibson runs a hair salon in New York City called the Ted Gibson Hair Salon. Make sure to book an appointment in advance because open spots are limited. A haircut from him can cost you around $950! He also works on celebrities such as Mila Kunis and Angelina Jolie.

2. Marie Robinson:

Marie Robinson also runs a hair salon named after herself called the Marie Robinson Salon. She is based in New York City on Fifth Avenue. You should plan on setting appointments in advance for her as well or you most likely won’t be able to get your hair cut. The price range for a haircut can be anywhere from $200-$300. A few of her famous clients are Natalie Portman and Kristen Stewart.

3. Oribe:

Oribe is a hairstylist located in Miami Beach, Florida. At the Oribe salon it can cost you up to $400 to get your hair cut. Oribe has many famous clients such as Olivia Wilde, Scarlett Johansson, Rihanna, and Britney Spears.

4. Andy LeCompte:

In Los Angeles, California, Andy LeCompte runs the Andy LeCompte Salon. While not mandatory it’s better to be safe and book an appointment before stopping by this salon in LA. Getting your hair cut there can run you up to around $500. A few of LeCompte’s clients are Megan Fox, Katie Holmes, and Reese Witherspoon.

5. Serge Normant:

Yet another hairstylist based in New York City, Serge Normant runs the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon. A haircut here can cost you around $600. He has quite a lot of famous clients, a few of them are Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, and Jennifer Connelly.

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

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. comfort and privacy. We believe you’ll find our service exceptional.