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Friday, September 19, 2014

Six Common Hair Loss Myths

There are reasons why some of the myths about hair loss have been around a long time. They appear to be true to the eye, are true in the extreme, or have been handed down for who knows how many generations. Below you will discover the follicular truth.

1. Wearing a hat can cause hair loss.

It is not hats that cause hair loss; it’s the person wearing a hat that can possibly cause hair loss in two ways. First, wearing a hat so tight it constricts blood flow to the hair follicles might cause some shedding.

Second, wearing a hat for an extended time in hot, humid weather can lead to sebum plugs. Heat and humidity bring sebum, the skin’s built-in lubricant, to the surface. If the sebum has time to react with cholesterol it forms a plug that can asphyxiate hair follicles.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sebaceous_gland

2. It is normal to shed more than 100 strands of hair each day.

We each have 100,000 to 150,000 hair follicles. At any given time, 85 to 90% of those are in a growth cycle that lasts five years. It is during the sixth year that a hair strand falls out, and the follicle begins another growth cycle.

It was thought that people lost around 700 strands of hair per week, but scientists did the math and that number is considered too high. It’s likely to shed 50-100 strands in one day. Losing more than that could indicate an early stage of hair loss.

http://www.ehow.com/about_5418646_many-hairs-do-lose-day.html

3. Cutting hair makes it grow thicker.

Each strand of hair is thicker at the scalp than at its tip. When you get a haircut, it may appear that your hair has thickened because the split ends have been cut off. It is a pleasant optical illusion.

4. Daily washing and blow drying can trigger hair loss.

This is not true; however, frequent exposure to intense heat does damage hair. Heat damaged hair is usually brittle and strands easily break off. It may look as if you are shedding hair. Excessive heat can damage hair follicles as well, possibly causing hair loss. Very aggressive hair pulling, tight ponytails or braids can cause traction Alopecia.

5. You have your mother’s side of the family to thank for your hair loss.

If you are genetically wired for hair loss, it is inherited from either side of the family. You came into the world with two copies of genetic information that determined whether your hair will go or stay one copy from each parent.

If one of those copies is labeled “hair loss” and the other is labeled “hair for life,” the hair loss gene will win out because hair loss is the dominant trait. Either your father or mother could hand you the dominant hair loss gene.

If you suffer from hair loss visit Hair4Me.com to schedule a FREE hair and scalp analysis!

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.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

FREE Women’s Hair Loss Seminar Thursday, September 18th 6:30 – 8:30

Hosted by IHRS, Jacksonville, FL

Is your hair thinning? Are you wondering WHY AM I LOSING MY HAIR?

You're not alone. More than 30 MILLION women in the U.S. experience hair loss due to many different reasons - that’s nearly 40 percent of American women!

Join other women just like you, Thursday, September 18^th at 6:30 for our FREE Women's Hair Loss Seminar for facts and answers to all of your hair loss questions directly from the experts at IHRS. To top it all off, every woman that attends the Seminar will have the opportunity to receive a FREE hair and scalp analysis! That's a $250 value, absolutely FREE!

We are also excited to announce that Toni Foxx from WQIK 99.1 will also be attending the Seminar to share her experience with hair loss and the amazing results she's had with Laser Hair Therapy Treatments from IHRS.

Dave Barker, sponsor and President of IHRS says "I'm proud of our beautiful facilities and our ability to help women find solutions that change their lives for better. IHRS is the only area studio to offer all solutions for hair loss." IHRS has been the Jacksonville area leader in hair loss solutions for over 30 years, helping women and men with the latest techniques in hair replacement and restoration procedures. IHRS's mission is to educate people about hair loss and provide alternative, state-of-the-art, affordable solutions.”

RSVP right now at Hair4Me.com or call 1-877-955-IHRS (1-877-499-4477) for your FREE

private hair and scalp evaluation!

IHRS is located at 11363 San Jose Blvd., Suite #103, Jacksonville, FL 32223

Monday, September 1, 2014

Can Smoking Cause Hair Loss?

Smoking cigarettes has long been associated with many health problems a person can have. While the list of health problems associated with smoking cigarettes is a very long one, here are some of the major health problems caused by smoking: respiratory disease, heart disease and lung cancer.

With that being said, can smoking cigarettes cause hair loss? Smoking cigarettes may speed up the hair loss process. If you have some sort of genetic pattern baldness and smoke, the hair loss that you experience may happen at a faster pace. The toxins from cigarettes may lead to malnutrition of your hair follicles causing them to die quicker and may cause you to lose your hair more quickly. Stopping smoking will not change your hair loss, but may slow down the process.

http://www.belgraviacentre.com/blog/can-smoking-cigarettes-cause-a-hair-loss-condition/

Smoking by itself cannot cause hair loss, but smoking can also lead to many different types of cancers that may need to be treated by undergoing chemotherapy. Certain forms of chemotherapy treatments may lead to hair loss.

So the answer to the question is no. Smoking cannot directly cause hair loss. However, if you do smoke you should talk to your doctor or a hair care physician at IHRS to better understand the effects of smoking on your health and your hair. Visit Hair4me.com for more information.

If you suffer from hair loss and looking for a solution, join us September 18th for our free seminar!

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!

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.