Understanding Hair Loss
"A Major Hair Problem in Men and Women Today"
Medical conditions
A variety of medical conditions can cause hair loss, including:
A variety of medical conditions can cause hair loss, including:
- Thyroid problems. The thyroid gland helps regulate hormone levels in your body. If the gland isn't working properly, hair loss may result.
- Alopecia areata. This disease occurs when the body's immune system attacks hair follicles — causing smooth, roundish patches of hair loss.
- Scalp infections. Infections, such as ringworm, can invade the hair and skin of your scalp, leading to hair loss. Once infections are treated, hair generally grows back.
- Other skin disorders. Diseases that can cause scarring, such as lichen planus and some types of lupus, can result in permanent hair loss where the scars occur.
Shadonna Jordan is under going her certification in Trichology at the World Trichology Institute. It is her mission to help stop hair loss and answer questions to better inform her clients on healthy hair care. With this knowledge you will have a better understanding of the Do's and Don'ts to help keep your healthy head of hair.
About Trichologists
Trichologists are specialist in hair and scalp disorders. The word Trichology originates from the ancient Greek word Trikhos meaning hair. An interest in hair loss and hair care originated around 1860 in a London barbershop under a certain Professor Wheeler. Later in 1902, this interest in hair disorders became known as Trichology and the Institute of Trichologist was founded. A Trichologist identifies and treats hair loss, hair shaft breakage, scalp disorders, and the scalp environment. A qualified Trichologists has many years of study and successfully completed a recognized trichology education program.
When Should You See A Trichologist?
You should see a Trichologist if you have the following: Sudden excessive hair loss from the scalp, severe breakage after receiving a chemical service, a bald patch which has suddenly appeared or itching and excessive scaling from the scalp. Dandruff, psoriasis, seborrhea, excessive hair loss and baldness are problems from which many people suffer and about which they would like professional advice and, where possible, treatment.
Treatment Methods
Treatments might consist of hair detoxification, scalp exfoliation, stress therapy treatments (Electro Therapy), low light laser therapy and the application of topical formulations to the hair and scalp and a home maintenance. However, maximum results are almost always accomplished when poor nutritional diets and unwholesome life styles are eliminated. Treatment Methods
Treatments might consist of hair detoxification, scalp exfoliation, stress therapy treatments (Electro Therapy), low light
If the trichologist suspected any of the following, she would refer you to your physician for a blood test and a complete medical check-up:
About Trichologists
Trichologists are specialist in hair and scalp disorders. The word Trichology originates from the ancient Greek word Trikhos meaning hair. An interest in hair loss and hair care originated around 1860 in a London barbershop under a certain Professor Wheeler. Later in 1902, this interest in hair disorders became known as Trichology and the Institute of Trichologist was founded. A Trichologist identifies and treats hair loss, hair shaft breakage, scalp disorders, and the scalp environment. A qualified Trichologists has many years of study and successfully completed a recognized trichology education program.
When Should You See A Trichologist?
You should see a Trichologist if you have the following: Sudden excessive hair loss from the scalp, severe breakage after receiving a chemical service, a bald patch which has suddenly appeared or itching and excessive scaling from the scalp. Dandruff, psoriasis, seborrhea, excessive hair loss and baldness are problems from which many people suffer and about which they would like professional advice and, where possible, treatment.
Treatment Methods
Treatments might consist of hair detoxification, scalp exfoliation, stress therapy treatments (Electro Therapy), low light laser therapy and the application of topical formulations to the hair and scalp and a home maintenance. However, maximum results are almost always accomplished when poor nutritional diets and unwholesome life styles are eliminated. Treatment Methods
Treatments might consist of hair detoxification, scalp exfoliation, stress therapy treatments (Electro Therapy), low light
If the trichologist suspected any of the following, she would refer you to your physician for a blood test and a complete medical check-up:
- Hormonal imbalance
- Thyroid problem
- Diabetes
- Anemia
- Lupus
- Poisoning from X-rays, pesticides, lead, or mercury
- Thrush
- Kidney or liver problems.
