Hair Loss As It Relates To Your Health

07 Sep Hair Loss As It Relates To Your Health

There’s a saying that goes a lot like this, ‘show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.’ You may wonder what that has to do with alopecia or hair loss? We start by doing some detective work. By taking a look at the surrounding evidence, we can make an educated conclusion about the cause of someone’s hair loss. Oftentimes, we may be experiencing anemia, hormonal imbalances, hyperthyroidism, or other health concerns. All of these have side effects that can lead to hair loss. Getting to the root cause of any type of health challenge is generally the best course of action. We are aware of at least 6 or 7 different types of alopecia. I’ll be sharing information with you in regards to the two most common types. They are androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium. What’s make them so different and how may they be affecting you? Androgenetic Alopecia is sometimes called male or female pattern thinning. This type of hair loss often affects the hair growth cycle. The hair follicles are being encouraged to shrink and takes longer for the new hair to appear. There’s a genetic component to this as usually hereditary. Telogen Effluvium is also known as diffuse hair loss. This type of alopecia usually has a systemic cause, such as mineral deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, surgery, sudden illness, and weight loss. You’ll normally experience hair fall for about 2-3 months. It generally takes about 6 months to a year for the hair to get back to normal. If you’ve recently undergone bariatric surgery or a medical weight loss program more than likely you’ve experienced this. Be patient and kind with yourself as your body is going through a wonderful metamorphosis! Are you currently struggling with hair loss and needing solutions? You’ve Got Curls and Hair Loss Center located in Lexington, KY, provides virtual and in-person consultations along with state of the art treatments. Did you know that some insurance companies are paying for reimbursement of wigs or Cranial Prosthesis for persons who suffer in silence? I would love to be of service to you. If you have additional questions or would like to schedule a consultation, please visit our website at www.GOTCURLS.com

By Melanie Day, Trichologist