Understanding the “why” of hair loss can inform the “how” of personalized treatment By HPI Contributing Partners: Bianca Garilli ND Hair loss, or alopecia, is a common complaint by patients, male and female alike. It can affect localized regions (like the temples and crown of the head seen in male-pattern baldness), the entire scalp, and […]
Expecting a baby can be one of the most exciting (and scary) things you can experience in life. Along with the life changes, come the changes your body encounters. Some changes are good like that pregnancy glow and thicker hair. Some changes can be difficult like struggling with morning sickness and an ever-changing body image. […]
Alopecia affects millions of people around the world and does not discriminate against age, gender, and ethnicity. Androgenic alopecia, male or female patterned baldness, is one of the most common types of alopecia; however, alopecia areata, totalis, and universalis also affect a large part of the population. Because so many people worldwide are affected, there […]
Our four seasons of Hair Loss: Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. For most of the world, these seasons bring about change outside, whether it in the temperature or other elements in nature. At times these transformations are welcome, while at other times we wish they’d never take place. Seasonal Hair loss is the latter of […]
The kids in our TLC community face incredible challenges with their BFRB’s (Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors). Sometimes every month, every week, every day is a challenge. And yet, our kids show such resilience and strength! At eleven years old, Emily is one our BFRB superheroes. She showed the first signs of hair pulling at only […]
Was I Born Bald???? Hair loss and thinning hair are conditions that are not all equal country to country. If you are a male living in the Czech Republic, you have a 42.7% chance of going bald. The United States ranks 6th behind the United Kingdom for bald men. If you want to keep your […]
Alopecia affects millions of people around the world and does not discriminate against age, gender, and ethnicity. Androgenic alopecia, male or female patterned baldness, is one of the most common types of alopecia; however, alopecia areata, totalis, and universalis also affect a large part of the population. In a recent post in anticipation of other […]
We all experience an itchy scalp from time to time, imagine how distracting and uncomfortable this sensation can be if it persists?! This condition is commonly referred to as Burning Scalp Syndrome. Doctors have a very hard time diagnosing this condition, therefore treatment is challenging. Many believe chronic stress, anxiety, digestive issues and depression can […]
There are many factors that influence our hair. Genetics, medications pollution, medical conditions, hair products, and our diet all play a role in how healthy or unhealthy our hair is. If you want stronger and healthier hair be sure to include these key areas in your diet daily: Lean proteins: eggs, chicken, and lentils. Iron: […]
What is Telogen Effluvium? An Overview Telogen effluvium (TE) is one of the most commonly diagnosed hair loss conditions among dermatologists. TE is described as a form of non-scarring alopecia, which is characterized by temporary diffuse hair loss. Diffuse hair loss is seen throughout a large area of the scalp with symmetrical thinning. In the […]
