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According to the experts, here are the main causes of hair loss in women:

• Iron-deficiency or anemia
• Thyroid problems
• Lupus and other diseases which affect connective tissues
• Diseases from reproductive system such as ovarian tumors
• Post-menopausal stage
• Post-partum stage
• Over-stressed conditions and other extreme emotional problems
• General anesthesia (some people develop adverse reactions to this)
• Surgical procedures which damage the scalp
• Eating problems including bulimia and anorexia
• Unhealthy diet (deficiencies in zinc, essential fatty acids as well as other important vitamins and minerals.)
• Malabsorption of essential vitamins and minerals by the body
• Hypervitaminosis A (rare)
• Heredity

Also, according to the experts, there are certain medications which may cause moderate to severe hair loss:

• Anti-inflammatory medications such as Prednisone
• Street drugs such as methamphethamine and cocaine
• Some drugs used to lower blood cholesterol and lipid levels
• Some drugs used for seizure treatments
• Drugs used as blood thinners or anti-coagulant such as Heparin and Warfin.
• High doses of Vitamin A
• Drugs used in chemotherapy for cancer patients
• Medications used to alter moods and treat depression such as Prozac Tri-cyclics Elavin, Lithium, etc.)
  Some drusgs used to normalize blood pressure levels , particularly the B-blockers
• Oral medications particularly those which are high in Progestins
• Some diet pills

If you or a loved on has suffered with hair loss or thinning hair due to any of the above mentioned reasons, one of the Hair Replacement Specialist at Fantasia would love to work with you to find the ideal solution for you. Call us today to schedule your free consultation!

Obviously hair loss is unpleasant, for anyone, male or female. We focus on female hair loss because we are confronted with it daily but we also deal with men’s hair loss at Fantasia. We have Hair Replacement Specialist who deal with both male and female hair loss.

With men, typically the hair at the temples begins to recede and the crown area begins to thin. Eventually, a horse shoe pattern around the sides of the head appears.

Moderate to extensive hair loss occurs, particularly on the crown of the head. Along with that, the hairline begins to recede. Approximately 95% of hair loss in men is attributed to androgenic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness. There are three factors contributing to this condition: the male hormone testosterone; heredity; and age.

With men, there is generally a progression to their hair loss: the hair becomes thinner, does not grow very long and the bald spot at the crown widens.

Finally, the thinning crown and the receding points may meet, forming the horse shoe pattern mentioned above, with hair growing only around the sides of the head.

Men’s hair loss can begin as early as age 20 and becomes more noticable from the ages of 35-40. For some men, they take it in stride. Others are very self-consious and probably need to do something about their hair loss as it affects their quality of life.

There are non-surgical options hair replacement options for men as well as the women. MicroPoint links are popular with both male and female because they allow people to go on living life as normal. Hair Support System is also important to condition the scalp and take care of the hair you have. Integrations are another option popular with the men.

If you or a loved one have hair loss or thinning hair, talk to a Hair Replacement Specialist at Fantasia and find out more about your options. I’ve read about something refered to as the Northwood Scale; which allows you to map out the various stages of male pattern baldness. There are eight stages, the eighth is the last and the most severe.

So men, you have a decision to make. Will you keep everything as is is or will you call to find out about your options? If self confidence is an issue, just know that there are good solutions for 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.

Alopecia is the most common type of hair loss in women. Androgenetic alopecia, also known as female pattern alopecia or baldness, or also called alopecia areata. Typically, it is seen as hair thinning mostly on the top and sides of the head. It affects one-third of all susceptible women, and is most commonly seen after menopause. However, this does not always hold true as it can begin in puberty or in some cases, younger. The average female will lose 100-125 hairs per day. The hairs are replaced and the cycle continues. True hair loss occurs when more than the average 125 hair are shed daily. Hair loss can come from either parents side of the family.

There are two types of alopecia and to avoid getting too technical, one is due to internally administered medications (chemotherapy) and the other due to an increased number of hair follicles entering the resting stage.

Some possible causes would include: surgery, illness, anemia, rapid weight loss, these are all physical stresses. Emotional stresses would include mental illness or death of a loved one. Thyroid abnormalities can cause hair loss and thinning hair. Medications such as high doses of Vitamin A, blood pressure and gout medications will promote hair loss. And, finally, hormonal causes which would include pregnancy, birth control pills and menopause.

Hair loss can occur to improper dieting. Rapid, significant weight loss can be a catalyst for hair loss. A diet too high in vitamin A can magnify hair loss. At Fantasia, our hair replacement specialist will ask about your diet and now you understand why.

Physical and emotional stress are huge factors in hair loss. The body simply shuts down production of hair during periods of stress sinces it’s not necessary for survival. Instead, the body devotes its energies toward repairing the vital body structures. There can be a three month delay between the stressor and the onset of hair loss. And, there may be a three month delay prior to the return of noticeable hair regrowth. Which means, the loss and regrowth cycle can last 6 months or longer. Some health conditions contribute to hair loss such as anemia, low blood count and thyroid abnormalities.

Hormonal changes are probably the most common cause of female hair loss. Unfortunately, many women don’t realize that hair loss can occur after pregnancy or following the discontinuation of birth control pills. Again, the 6 month cycle would apply.

Fantasia salon has many clients with alopecia, both young and old and all ages in between. The most common hair replacement system for these clients is a wig. Since we have many active, younger clients, Cyberhair is a very popular choice. Cyberhair and Amy’s Presence hair replacements allow the wearer live life to the fullest. You can swim and sleep in Cyberhair! Another popular choice for those with alopecia would be human hair wigs. Since the hair loss is usually not a temporary situation (unlike hair loss from chemotherapy) and they will be wearing the wig indefinitely, it makes sense to spend the money for the finest human hair wigs available. Sometimes choices are determines by what one does for a career. There are many factors which will determine the best choice of hair replacement for an individual. The professionals at Fantasia are trained to guide you in the best choice for you!

Fantasia has a full inventory of wigs, from low end synthetics to the high end European human hair. Call today for a free consultation.