The National Alopecia Areata Foundation estimated that 6.8 million Americans are affected by this auto-immune skin condition. With the large number of citizens affected, it is great news that clinical trials are showing success. HPIHair stays on top of these trials to keep our clients informed. Phase 3 clinical trials using a common arthritis drug […]
Part Two: Vitamins and Minerals Do you think the generic multi-vitamin that you take daily is sufficient for your overall health including your hair and scalp? Possibly, but how do we know for sure? If you searched recently for thinning hair solutions, you would find yourself overwhelmed with ads for topicals, shampoos, and supplements all […]
Hope medicine and hair loss treatment Such exciting news! HPIHair wanted you to be the first to know that hair loss solutions are on the horizon! Hope Medical has FDA approval with new treatment options for male and female androgenetic alopecia! Read entire press release here: Press Release by Cision PR Newswire: HMI-115 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment […]
What is in store for the hair loss community? FDA’s Approach & interest in new balding drugs As we have recently observed, the powers of the FDA can be ramped to warp speed when a natural disaster occurs and thousands of lives are lost! Certainly, grateful something lights a fire when needed. Sadly, even though […]
Part One: Amino acids Surely you have heard of amino acids. Remember, we learned about it in middle school science! As a review, amino acids are molecules that create protein when combined and are considered the building blocks of our existence. The human body needs amino acids. In addition to being necessary for survival, they […]
Have you exhausted all your options for why your hair is thinning or isn’t as luxurious as it once was? Are internet searches, advice from your hairstylist, and maybe even asking your doctor not getting you anywhere? Maybe it’s time to delve deeper and consider a Hair Follicle Test and find out how epigenetics can […]
Anyone can experience hair thinning. Left on our own, we often don’t know why hair loss starts. Twenty-year hair loss specialist Kimberly Vaughn answers your personal questions on alopecia, or hair loss. Kimberly is the managing director of HPIHair in Nashville and a compassionate hair coach certified as a World Trichologist Society trained professional. She […]
What is MTHFR? MTHFR is a gene in the body responsible for the manufacturing of the MTHFR enzyme called methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase. This enzyme is necessary for methylation (an epigenetic signaling tool that cells use to lock genes in the “off” position), DNA repairs, and support of other key functions in the body. Methylation is essential to convert […]
Why do we see increased loss particular times of the year? Is your skin dryer in cooler months? Is your scalp more sensitive in the fall and itchy in the spring and summer? Seasonal hair loss is REAL. Like seasonal allergies, our bodies (and hair follicles alike) are trying to fight off allergens created by […]
Are you one of the 1 in 5 Americans who suffer from hair loss? Hair loss can be caused by a variety of reasons. Though generally speaking there are 7 distinct types of hair loss Androgenic Alopecia Male pattern hair loss Female pattern hair loss Telogen Effluvium Aggressive hair loss of more than 300 hairs per day Anagen Effluvium […]
