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What is KWF? The Karen Wellington Foundation’s mission is simple: “We put FUN on the calendars of women and families LIVING with breast cancer by sending them on special vacations, relaxing spa days, dinners out, concerts and other FUN-ONLY activities. Our goal is to get each of the 100+ women on our ever-growing waiting list to a beach, a spa, …
**Scheduling a virtual chat or hang out can be extremely helpful in times of isolation or when we should integrate social distancing. HPIHair Partners has you covered! Schedule a virtual private video consultation while you are spending time at home. Our expert hair loss specialists will spend time diving into your hair loss journey. During this time of social distancing …
Did you know that stress equals hair loss? Within the last year alone, hair loss affected 50 million Americans, and this number is only predicted to increase in the days and years ahead. Days become busier with career and family commitments and our lives become more stress filled, taking a toll on our bodies. The first to be affected when …
There are many reasons why you may be experiencing hair loss and/or thinning. Causes for hair loss in both men and women include genetics, diet, stress, environment, medication side effects, autoimmune diagnosis, and medical issues. Our evidence-based approach begins with answering the question ‘WHY’ and from there crafting an individualized treatment plan for each client. We accomplish this by a …
Scalp Micro-pigmentation [SMP] is a non-invasive treatment. Using customized micro-needles to deposit pigment into the scalp. The result creates the appearance of tiny hair follicles that help thicken and restore the look of less scalp, less hair transparency, resulting in a fuller hair appearance. If you are a male or female with transparent hair (too much scalp is showing), or …
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. As a medical professional, when …
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 are continuous on-going studies to …
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 clinical trials and studies, we …
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: spinach, beef, beans, and tofu. …
Written by: Ashley Neuweg MSN, APRN, FNP-C 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-scaring 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 recent years, the knowledge of the MTHFR gene mutation has become more widespread across the population. Due to the fact that we all carry two forms of the MTHFR gene that come from our parents, it is easy to see how this mutation, combined with other hereditary traits, such androgenetic alopecia (AGA) or sickle cell, can lead to hair …
