Understand Your Strands: Mineral Deficiencies

understand your strands: mineral deficiencies

When people experience hair thinning or loss they often do not know the cause as to why. Genetics, diet, stress, environment, medical issues, and deficiencies all play a role in hair health. It is important to have an understanding of minerals in regards to your hair health.

Essential minerals, vitamins, and amino acids are all required for cells to properly function in the body. A lack of these key minerals disrupts the hair growth cycle leading to hair loss. Without proper mineral levels, your hair is starved for the nutrients it needs; thus, disrupting the growth cycle and shedding. A mineral imbalance is one of the most common causes of hair loss and they often go undetected.

Some of the most important minerals for hair health include: copper, iron, selenium, and zinc. These key minerals help strengthen hair follicles at a cellular level and enhance blood flow to the hair follicle. They also can help inhibit the production of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which plays a large role in hair loss. It is important to note that not only can a mineral deficiency cause hair loss, but so can an excessive amount of one mineral. Too much of a good thing can be detrimental to your hair as well.

Are you curious to know what your mineral levels are? Schedule your AlopeciaDX blood test today by calling 615.662.8722 or complete our consultation form online. Want to learn more about yourself and get a customized treatment plan? Discover the AlopeciaDX blood test available from HPIHair.

Understand Your Strands: Vitamin Deficiencies

by HPIHair Team

understanding your strands: vitamin deficiencies

Those suffering from thinning hair or loss may have a difficult time figuring out the cause. Many people have no answers as to why their hair is thinning. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get to the root cause of your hair loss?

Many times they are told it is simply genetic. While this may be a contributing factor, there can also be underlying causes, like vitamin deficiencies, that may be the reason for your hair loss. Often times, these specific vitamin deficiencies can be corrected to stop hair shedding. Here at HPIHair, we are now offering our AlopeciaDX blood test to target specific causes for your hair loss.

Certain vitamin deficiencies are quite common in today’s population. The American diet and lack of daily sunlight can take a toll on our overall health and vitamin levels. Specific vitamin deficiencies have been linked to weakened hair strands and hair loss.

Vitamins are needed within the cell process to grow new hair. If hair shedding is occurring and your vitamin levels are low, new hair growth is hindered. If the cells are deficient in vitamins they use an alternative source, which is often testosterone. Testosterone is converted to dihydrotesterone (DHT), which we know plays a vital role in hair loss. Without optimal vitamin levels, your hair will shed and growth will be inhibited.

Here at HPIHair, we are now offering our AlopeciaDX blood test to diagnose and help determine the specific causes for your hair loss.

Schedule your AlopeciaDX blood test and consultation today by calling 615.662.8722.

New Year, New You & Hair Loss Solutions

by HPIHair Team

new year, new you & hair loss solutions

If you’ve been seeing your hair thinning or experiencing hair loss, make it your New Year’s resolution to improve your confidence. By now, you’ve probably heard of us, but if you’ve not heard of HPIHair, we can help you achieve your hair restoration goals. Below we list our top solutions to stop hair loss and help with hair regrowth:

Non-invasive Treatments. Scalp injections and professional growth factors with microneedling can help with hair loss by using specific growth factors to initiate new hair growth.

Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT). Our professional laser treatment, which contains 185 laser lights, can help stimulate blood and nutrient flow into the scalp. We also offer at home laser devices to use on the go and in the comfort of your own home.

Topical Treatments & Prescription Medications. Topical treatments like stimulating scalp treatments, growth serums, and strengthening serums help improve scalp health by ensuring healthy hair and promote a healthy environment for hair growth. Topical prescription medications, which can be customized to your needs, can be applied to areas of thinning or hair loss to support hair growth and minimize hair shedding. Our Replenology subscription offers you everything you need each month: a shampoo, conditioner, nutriment, and vitamins.

Supplements. HLCC Scripts Complete is an all natural multi vitamin that offers DHT-blocking properties along with essential vitamins for hair health.

Blood Testing. Help identify any nutritional or vitamin deficiencies and any underlying medical issues that may be contributing to your hair loss.

Hair Enhancements. We use 100% natural European hair to give you a natural look that can be washed and styled like your own hair.

If you would like to learn more about our hair loss solutions please contact us today at 615.662.8722.

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

by HPIHair Team

Hair today, gone tomorrow

Is PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) For Me?

Are You A Good Candidate for Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Hair Treatment?

When we start considering the first steps of combating hair loss, there are so many options that it can be overwhelming as you try to decide which route to take! As each day passes, the hair loss world is revolutionizing and becoming broader, with more research leading to more knowledge. It’s a wonderful time for YOU – as a hair loss sufferer!

One procedure that has really made its way to the top of the market recently is Platelet Rich Plasma or PRP for short. Sounds intriguing, but your next question likely is, “what in the world is PRP and how do I know if I am a candidate?!” Not to fret, passing along our knowledge and answering your questions is what this blog is all about!

Platelet Rich Plasma therapy (PRP) began over two decades ago in medical offices across a wide-range of rehabilitation therapy. PRP is now used in hair restoration for a natural way to restore stronger, healthier hair. PRP hair restoration is suitable for both men and women. According to the article, Platelet-Rich Plasma in Androgenic Alopecia: Myth or an Effective Tool in the US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health PRP is an innovative and natural choice of therapy for quality hair restoration. Because of its use of the body’s own plasma, men and women of all age groups are ideal candidates for PRP hair treatments.

Based on the recent study’s results, the treatment is believed to work best on those who have viable hair follicles in a sub-healthy state that have fallen dormant due to the nasty DHT (dihydrotestosterone)! DHT is to blame for most hair loss and when testosterone reacts to the enzyme 5-alpha reductase.

HPIHair Partners is seeing great results & success in pairing our PRP treatments with our Low-Level Laser Therapy treatments for an added incentive to get those lazy hairs moving again!

HPIHair Partners has a team of Trichologist and hair loss specialist to help you sort through your clinical and holistic options for treatment. Visit our PRP page for more information and testimonials from our very own PRP clients!

Call us today to explore your options, (615) 662-8722.

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