Womens Hair Loss Treatment

The accepted belief among physicians is that most hair loss is due to a combination of genetics and hormonal changes, such as menopause. The less common form of hair loss, alopecia areata, is believed to be am immune response gone awry in which the hair patches fall out and may never grow back.

Are there natural remedies that can help with hair loss? There are and we’ve talked about some of them before but a refresher course is not a bad thing.

If your hair loss begins around the onset of menopause, you can maintain hormonal balance, hence hair thickness, with herbs containing plant-based estrogens such as dong quai or ashwanganda. Other herbs that exert mild estrogenic effects include damiana, black cohosh and sage.

Another great choice is saw palmetto because it blocks the formation of DHT which, if you remember is a culprit in hair loss in both males and females.

A simple test done at the doctor’s office can determine if you have an under-active thyroid which is a contributor to hair loss. If this is the case for you, adding iodine-rich sea vegetables such as kelp to your diet help boost thyroid function and supply essential minerals needed for proper hair growth.

Prolonged periods of emotional stress are a definite factor in thinning hair in women. Stress may trigger hair loss by weakening the thyroid and adrenal glands. A B-complex supplement to support the nervous system during and after stressful times would be a great idea. Also, the Chinease herb fo ti will help nourish the adrenals and act as an adaptogen to help the body better cope with physiological or emotional stress.

Sometimes hair thinning can be a result of malnutrition. A lack of essential fatty acids needed for healthy cell membranes, can contribute to hair loss, skin diseases and depressed immune response. Fish oils are the most common dietary sources of essential fatty acids. If you are a vegetarian, you can supplement with flax-seed oil to prevent hair from becoming dry and brittle.

So, as you can see, there are natural approaches to help stop hair loss. Since we are a hair-obsessed culture, and thinning hair can make people- especially women- feel unattractive, unhealthy or stigmitized, it’s good to know we can exercise some control with what we put in our body. So yea, herbs (vitamins and minerals) to the rescue!

When it comes to hair loss in women, there are many myths out there. As we have previously discussed, hair loss in women is very common and over 30% of women will experience thinning hair at some point in their life.

When you research female hair loss, you should determine what is real and what are the myths when talking with your girlfriends. That is if you are even discussing these things with your girlfriends. I’ve heard women say things like: I know your salon could really help my friend who is going bald but it’s not something I’m comfortable talking with her about. Hopefully this friend will find out about Fantasia some how, some way.

Let’s explore the top 10 myths about hair loss in women.

• Hair loss is a male only problem
• Female pattern baldness doesn’t really exist
• Only elderly women have thinning hair
• Brushing and combing hair too often causes hair loss
• Washing your hair too often causes hair loss
• Hair loss is a result of too much dyeing and bleaching of the hair
• Standing on your head will grow new hair
• Shaving your head will make it grow back thicker
• Wearing hats can cause hair loss
• There is no help for female pattern hair baldness

If you believe any of these, you need to continue your research because you are off track. Part of the reason treating female pattern baldness is such a problem is that there are so many misconceptions out there as to why, when and to whom it occurs.

The DHT hormone is produced by both the sexes. In the men it’s produced in the testicles and the adrenals. In women it’s produced in the ovaries and the adrenal glands. In the men, DHT, can become the villain as it binds to the hair follicles, thereby retarding their growth and cutting of their blood supply. What happens then is the hair thins and eventually falls out.

In women, hair loss is usually caused by hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiencies, stress or diseases. Illness and medications can cause hair loss. Thyroid, diabetes, kidney failure and lupus can all lead to hair loss. Polycystic ovary syndrome in adult women and teenage girls can lead to hair loss.

Medications such as acne medications can cause hair loss. Amphetamines in diet pills and chemotherapy are widely known to cause hair loss. Alopecia areata causes hair loss on the scalp and sometimes the body. This is an autoimmune disease, which means one’s own immune system causes damage to it’s self.

Once you understand the causes of thinning hair in women, you can then learn how to end the hair loss and reverse the effects. At Fantasia, we specialize in providing solutions for hair loss in men, women and children. We would love to work with you to help you find the best solution so you can get back on track with your life.

Imagine your concerns if your hair is your trademark and you find you are losing it because you are pregnant. That is where celebrity Ashlee Simpson finds herself these days. She’s pregnant and becoming very concerned about her hair loss. It’s certainly not all that uncommon as postpartum hair loss affects 40-50 percent of women. Other celebrities have gone public with their struggles with postpartum hair loss. Debra Messing, Cate Blanchette aned Gwyneth Paltrow have all discussed this. But, unlike the average, everyday woman, who does not have a team of hair stylists to mask the effects, this can be a very upsetting situation.

While hair can be at it’s best during pregnancy, the stress and delivery of a child and the tremendous hormone fluctuations associated with the process may cause significant hair loss. The rise in hormones during pregnancy helps keep a woman from losing her hair. But, after delivery, the normal hair loss which was delayed during pregnancy occurs in a short period of time. Postpartum hair loss is called telogen effluvium and is a temporary condition that normally spans 3-4 months. Once hormones stabilize, new mothers can expect their hair to re-grow over another span of 3-4 months.

Telogen effluvium does not cause permanent hair loss. If, however, a woman has female pattern hair loss, often once the hair grows back, the overall hair density is less than it was before pregnancy. Many women report that they first noticed their hair becoming thin after their first child was born. The good news is that today there are non-chemical, non surgical solutions for postpartum hair loss.

New mothers experiencing postpartum hair loss suffer added psychological stress during an already stressful situation. The most effective treatments for telogen effluvium are time and emotional support. When it comes to pregnancy, it doesn’t matter if a woman is a celebrity or not. Every new mom needs the support of loved ones to get through this blessed and stressful time of her life!

Just knowing there are good solutions out there for postpartum hair loss can perhaps eliminate some of the stress!

Many women have either thought or said this. But, I’m perfectly healthy, how can I be losing my hair? Typically we think female hair loss only happens to sick people, or those being treated for cancer with chemotherapy. Or perhaps those on medications for other things. Perfectly healthy women don’t experience hair loss…or do they?

All women will lose some hair at some point in their lives. Most of them will be healthy, middle aged women. It is not something to be ashamed of or embarrassed about. Today, there are many solutions and options for female hair loss, otherwise known as alopecia. All alopecia means is more hair loss than is usually experienced.

Yes, we typically think of hair loss in men, but it can and does happen to women, although usually not to the same degree. In women, hair loss rarely if ever leads to baldness. Baldness for men is accepted and even celebrated today with the younger generation of males shaving their heads, celebrities sporting bald heads, etc.

There are two main causes of hair loss in healthy middle - aged women and they are psychological and physical. If you are too psychologically stressed, have lots of anxiety, burnout or extreme fatigue, it’s going to show up somewhere and it just might be in the form of hair loss. It’s important to control these things as they can cause your body to be unbalanced which produces the changes which can cause hair loss. Estrogen controls DHT, which is the hormone responsible for the malfunctioning of hair production in certain areas. It is produced by testosterone, but, as I just stated, it is controlled by estrogen.

So, what can you do about hair loss? Well, the first thing would be to determine the cause. Is it physical or is it psychological? If it’s psychological, you probably need to schedule some rest and free time. You may even want to consult a licensed psychologist or a psychiatrist, particularly if you are having difficulty understanding underlying your psychological issues.

Physical causes are different. Perhaps you are dealing with hormonal imbalance with is the leading cause of hair loss in middle aged women. It is probably caused by estrogen imbalance. Maintaining healthy amounts of hormone in your body would be the most important thing to consider. There are natural options to chose from today with regard to hormone balancing.

There are non-surgical solutions for your thinning hair issues such as MicroPoint Links, where your hair can be increased by 400% in volume by tying cyberhair in with your own hair. Prior to having MicroPoint links, a good hair replacement specialist would put you on Hair Support System, which is a natural, vitamin plant based product providing nutrients to your hair and scalp.

There are reams of information regarding hair loss on the Internet, I personally have done over a hundred blogs on the topic. As with anything, keep in mind that your life needs to be in harmony, body and spirit. These are stressful times we live in and we have to work at staying positive. If you realize you are too stressed, take time for yourself. If you feel down, do something uplifting - go for a walk, take the dog with you, go for a bicycle ride and just be outside for awhile. Sometimes being inside all of the time is depressing, especially when it’s beautiful outside.

Never give up and don’t despair! There are good solutions for you which will give you your life back. Far better to be dealing with this today than years ago when there were very few options!

If you have mild to moderate hair loss, it is important to weigh the immediate stressors in your life against how much support you are giving your body. Start with an honest inventory of your health and not-so-healthy habits. Then, take some positive steps toward shifting the balance to the support side. Here are some recommendations.

• Eliminate dietary causes of hair loss. Eat a balanced diet comprised of whole, protein-rich foods, the more organic, the better.
• Avoid or limit refined sugar and other simple carbs which wreak havoc on insulin.
• Address vitamin deficiency hair loss. Take multivitamins daily that include vitamins B, C and E, the hair-healthy vitamins. Other important nutrients are calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc and iron. A fish oil supplement with vitamin D and essential fatty acids will help boost immunity and soothe inflammation.
• Consider herbal supplements such as kelp supplements which add iodine to the diet. Iodine assists in the manufacture of thyroid hormones. Ginko biloba increases blood flow to the scalp.
• Scalp massages and acupuncture can be helpful in stimulating blood flow to the scalp and support follicle function.
• Balance your hormones. If you are premenopausal, consider gentle endocrine support to help naturally re-balance your hormones.
• Examine your emotional health and your relationship with anger. Rage may be associated with higher levels of testosterone. Finding healthy ways to express yourself and your anger can go a long way toward reducing stress. If you are under severe psychological stress your hair loss should improve a few months after the stress is relieved.
• See a healthcare provider if your hairloss does not improve with these measures after about six months. Have tests and ask where you fall in the range of normal. Talk to your doctor about targeted supplements or treatments for hair growth.

It’s always important to pinpoint the cause for your hair-loss. It may be temporary or it may be permanent but getting to the root cause is very important. Should you find you need a solution for hair loss, the team of professionals at Fantasia would be happy to help you.

Reacting strongly to the physical state of your hair may seem like vanity, I mean, who hasn’t had a bad hair day? Your hair is one of the first areas, along with skin and nails, to manifest signs of hormonal imbalance, poor nutrition and illness.

Understanding how hair regenerates and paying attention to any changes in your hair growth and appearance are an important part of taking care of yourself. It’s more than about vanity.

Truth is, a certain amount of hair loss is normal, probably somewhere between 50-75+ hairs per day. But, excessive hair loss and hair thinning indicates that something is not right. The causes of accelerated hair loss are very individual and depend on a complicated set of factors, including hormonal and metabolic imbalances, emotional stress and nutritional deficiencies.

The sad thing is, many conventional doctors downplay hair loss as an inevitable part of the aging process for both sexes. They treat it with topical products which enhance the existing hair but offer no real solution to the causes of hair loss. Therefore, there is no prevention of continued hair thinning. Because of this, many women, especially those in menopause, think there is nothing they can do to stop hair loss.

Regularly referred to with the catch all term-alopecia, female hair loss actually has different degrees of severity, causes and treatments. The good news is that many cases can resolve over time with an active, holistic and hopeful approach.

A balding woman should not resign herself to shopping for hair thickeners. Hair replacement salons such as Fantasia have many solutions for thinning hair beginning with Hair Support System as well as supplements which can help address nutritional deficiencies. Then, depending on the degree of your hair loss; your hair replacement specialist can offer a solution which would be the best for your individual situation.

Most of us know that each part of the body is nourished by vitamins and minerals. We are dependent on vitamin/mineral supplements to maintain our health. This is because our food choices do not always provide our body with all of the vitamins and minerals needed in order to keep it strong and healthy. At Fantasia, most of us rely on the Isagenix products for total health and wellness.

Well, what about our hair? If our body is not getting enough vitamins and minerals, it will pull them from our hair for other more critical parts of the body (such as heart, brain, etc.) So, we need to provide more than we actually need so that the hair doesn’t suffer. Here is a list of vitamins which will help combat hair loss in women and men.

Vitamin A (Retinol) This is an anit-oxidant that encourages the production of sebum in our scalp. The recommended daily dose in 5,000 IU’s daily. Vitamin A is found in apricots, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, peaches, eggs, milk, cheese, meat and fish oil.

Vitamin B Complex The B vitamins such as B2 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalt) assist is fighting hair loss. Recommended daily doses are 15 mg, 4-7 mg, 1.6 mg and 2 mg, respectively. Niacin promotes the circulation of blood in the scalp area. It is found in fish, chicken, turkey, pork, beef and wheat germ. If you overdo it with niacin you will get what is known as a niacin flush. Pantothenic acid helps in reducing hair loss and premature graying of the hair. Food rich in this are meat, whold grain cereals and egg yolks. Pyridoxine aids in the creation of melanin wich is what gives our hair it’s color and prevents hair loss. It is found in liver, vegetables, whole grain cereals and egg yolks. Cobalt also prevents hair loss and is found in fish, eggs, chicken and milk.

Vitamin C Is an anti-oxidant that maintains the health of our skin and hair. Citrus, kiwi, melons, pineapple, strawberries, tomatoes, potatoes, green peppers and green vegetables are rich in vitamin C. The mininum daily dose recommended is 500 mg.

Vitamin E Just like B3, vitamin E promotes scalp circulation. Dried beans, green leafy vegetables and raw seeds and nuts are rich in vitamin E. The recommended daily dose is 400 IU. Those on blood pressure medications or anti-coagulants should consult their physician before taking vitamin E as it can heighten blood pressure and decrease blood clotting.

Vitamin H (biotin) This is actually part of the B complex group. It is considered one of the most important hair loss vitamins. An inadequate supply of vitamin H may cause hair thinning and loss. Vitamin H aids in the metabolism of fats, which are essential in hair growth. It also aids in keratin production and helps prevent premature graying. Foods rich in vitamin H include milk, eggs, liver, kidney and yeast. The recommended daily dose is 300 mcg. It should be taken with the B complex family to be more efficiently absorbed in the body.

So, as you can see, unless you are making a conscious effort to consume all of the above mentioned foods daily, it’s a really wise idea to take supplements. Think of it as cheap insurance to assure wonderful hair for a long, long time!

From Lady Godiva to the Breck Girl, from Farah Fawcett to Jennifer Anniston, hair is often a defining point in personal style. This is why so many women panic at even the thought of losing a few hairs with each shampoo.

Those fears are not unfounded. Each year more women are forced to deal with the possibility of serious hair loss. In the United States today, over 30 million women suffer with some form of loss occurring at earlier ages. Today, doctors are seeing women as young as 15 or 16 develop hair loss.

The term androgenic alopecia was formerly used to refer to balding women. Today it is being referred to as female pattern hair loss because this encompasses the many possible causes. Some are linked to an excess of testosterone (birth control) and some are not.

Female balding is still largely misunderstood. There is evidence that many other types of enzymes as well as hormone receptors and blockers may be at work in women.

Once clue that there is a difference between male and femald balding is the pattern in which the hair loss occurs. Female pattern balding goes around the whole top of the head - it is diffuse. Most men lose hair on the temple, the crown or the bald spot in the back. Not coincidentally, the hormone and enzyme receptor sites are also different in varying areas of the scalp - another reason doctors believe the loss patterns are caused by different factors.

Another important difference is that while balding in men is almost always the result of a genetic predisposition coupled with age, in women it can happen at any time. In addition, underlying medical conditions can also be the cause of hair loss, even when true androgenic alopecia is the diagnosis.

The most common cause for balding in women is medically related. Often they may be suffering with polycystic ovary syndrome and sometimes their hair loss is the only sign of this. Autoimmune disorders result in a different and often less dramatic hair loss problem known as alopecia areata, an inflammatory condition that causes hair to come out in clumps or patches. Telogen effluvium, a change in the natural hair growth system that often follows childbirth, crash dieting, surgery or emotional trauma can cause temporary hair shedding problems.

Thyroid disorders, anemia, chronic illness or the use of certain medications can cause hair loss in women.

The number one rule of treating female hair loss is in getting the correct diagnois. If there is an underlying physical problem, it has to be corrected first. Women should see a doctor who specializes in female pattern balding and be checked for possible underlying medical conditions via blood tests, and if need be, a scalp biopsy. Often times the diagnosis is made by excluding what problems they don’t have. But, it’s still essential to to the complete workup. If it turns out the problem is irreversable, there are salons such as Fantasia that can help with female hairloss solutions. Today there are many solutions which will allow you to continue living life to the fullest!

And, guess who is the hardest hit? If you said women, you are correct. There are so many contributing factors but, stress and hormonal imbalance are among the biggest culprits.

Everyday women worldwide look in the mirror and where they used to see beautiful, healthy hair, they now see an increasing proportion of scalp. Agonizing over their hair loss, they try to hide it with makeup, creative hairstyles or sometimes even hair extensions. Hair extensions are not a good solution for thinning hair as they can actually damage already stressed-out hair. There are solutions, this is just not one of them.

Here’s the irony. Stress itself is the main reason why many women are facing hair loss and what appears to be early balding and, stressing over the situation makes it even worse! A professional from the California based Miyohara International Trichology clinic says they are no longer surprised to see the physical indicators of stress when viewing hair samples through a microscope.

“The number of women suffering from hair loss is definitely on the rise. Even more disturbing is that nearly 80 percent of the time, women’s hair samples show symptoms of thyroid diseases or hormone imbalances, which are serious manifestations of stress-related disorders.

Unlike a blood test, which only provides results based on what the body is experiencing at the moment of the blood draw, trichology’s cutting - edge microscopic diagnosis reveals up to six months’ worth of a person’s physical history. The testing also shows that stress doesn’t discriminate - it’s present in the hair of women young and old, but particularly those leading demanding careers or lifestyles.”

This same professional goes on to say, ” Here in California, I’m diagnosing teenage girls, working mothers and menopausal women. There are even celebrities and models battling hair loss. Women everywhere are stressed. Their bodies are under attack, so their hair is falling out or bald spots are appearing. Sadly they are struggling with hair loss, trying to solve the problem on their own.”

At Fantasia, one of the things we do is provide solutions for the problems of thinning hair and hair loss in women. We have been providing these services for years and continue to stay on the cutting - edge of the technology available. I mentioned earlier that hair extensions are not a good solution for these issues. However, there are great solutions such as MicroPoint Links, Integrations and Hair Replacement. One of the hair replacement specialist at Fantasia would happy to talk with you to determine what would be a good solution for you.

Once upon a time, women suffered hair loss silently, ashamed by their appearance and baffled by its cause.

Today, we know that millions of women are afflicted with hair loss. 40% of hair loss sufferers are women, that is over 90 million women who are afflicted.

Hair loss, is referred to alopecia by the medical profession. It can be caused by excessive stress, hormonal imbalances, reactions to medications such as Accutane used to clear-up acne. Hair loss can also be caused by one’s bodily response to disease.

For more than 50% of women, the cause of their hair loss is genetic predisposition combined with hormonal changes. This is known as female pattern baldness or androgenetic alopecia.

There are a variety of causes for androgenetic alopecia. These can include ovarian cysts, taking high androgen index birth control pills, pregnancy and menopause. Birth control pills are a huge contributing factor to female hair loss; and sadly, most women have no idea about this side effect. While oral contraceptives are a common trigger of hair loss - doctors do not emphasize this side effect. Physicians recognize the for the most part, oral contraceptives are a safe and effective form of birth control. They also recognize the the pills have been clinically proven to have other health benefits for some women who use them. However, it is important to warn women about the potential risk of hair loss with this form of contraceptive.

With a 75% chance for alopecia, if both parents are prone to hair loss, some doctors are now strongly suggesting an alternative forms of birth control. There are low-testosterone birth control pills on the market. If there is a strong predisposition for genetic hair loss in your family, ask for another non-hormonal form of birth control.

While most women do not experience hair loss while taking birth control pills, most cases occur after one stops taking the medication, particular for women who are sensitive to hormone changes.

Some forms of hair loss are curable, but most cases are permanent. Some of the medications featured on infomercials and in magazines should be avoided. Women are vulnerable when it comes to the hair loss issue and will waste their time and money on these products which will do nothing to correct their situation.

Once hair loss has set in, you need to find out the cause and begin treating the symptoms immediately. The longer you wait, the less chance of the hair growing back.