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Four seasons in a photo. Seasonal hair loss, also known as telogen effluvium.

Seasonal Hair Loss: Fact or Myth?

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Our four seasons: 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. Hair loss is the latter of those two emotions, similar to the ten inches of rain, constant icing of the roads, or scorching temperatures. What is it about certain seasons, specifically Spring & Autumn that brings about hair loss and what can you do about it?

Seasonal Hair Loss: Fact or Myth?

Seasonal Hair Loss: Fact or Myth?

The sudden struggle of hair loss during spring & autumn has plagued many women for years. Studies have shown that these 2 seasons, more than the others, is a time where even the healthiest of individuals will face the pain of hair loss. This is due to the life cycle of the hair follicles. The typical cycle runs between 2-6 years, throughout there is a large portion that is constantly growing, while a small amount is considered to be ‘resting’, preparing to fall out. For most women, the resting stage takes place in July, and then just a few months later proceeds to fall out. Although this shedding is noticeable to you, there’s no cause for concern. Seasonal hair loss is common amongst all mammals, including humans.

How do you avoid this unique seasonal change? Great question! We highly recommend that you take the proper precautions to treat your hair. This is only possible if you know your hair and it’s unique needs well. If you’re not sure where to get started, make an appointment to meet with one of our professionals at HPIHair and learn more about your individual hair needs. Visit us at https://hpihair.com or call 615.622.8722 for more information!

A doctor presenting a woman with an orange, promoting healthy hair loss solutions.

Does my Health really affect my Hair Loss?

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There seems to be an endless stream of sources in our society that place a heavy emphasis on health, whether presenting a new, revolutionary diet, introducing a high-calorie burning workout or suggesting another approach to medical treatment—the options are endless. But does it really all matter? And who can we actually trust for our medical advice or any advice for that matter? The answer is YES, of course health is important and is your hair and how you look effects how you feel!

35.7% of the United States is considered obese. That’s a number that has been shockingly high for a number of years, yet there doesn’t seem to be a decrease. Obesity isn’t the only prevalent disease within our culture; heart disease, cancer, stroke, diabetes and arthritis are also on the rise. What each of these has in common is the fact that they could all be easily avoided with the taking of preventative measures. Studies show that these, along with several other chronic illnesses that lead to the decrease in quality of life can be connected to factors such as obesity, lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, and tobacco/alcohol use. Each of these issues can easily be adjusted by an individual with a choice of whether or not to engage in the activity. We each have the opportunity, regardless of our background or genetic makeup to pave the way for ourselves to a long, healthy life.

“The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” -Socrates

Making life style changes likely won’t happen over night, no matter how great your intentions are. What’s important to remember is that everything’s a process, and it’ll take some time to see results. There are a number of blogs, TV shows, magazines and self-help books out there, so many that it can be incredibly overwhelming, almost putting an automatic halt to many folks’ journey towards health from the very beginning.  Our advice would be to first seek the wisdom of your family doctor or Endocrinologist or seek advice from HPIHair regarding your options and solutions —they’ll not only have access to knowledge of your medical history, but also be no which test to run to get to the “root” (there are more roots than one).

Christian writer, Joyce Meyer once said, “I believe that the greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you.” Those around you deserve to have you around for as long as possible and vice versa. So won’t you take the steps today and choose to be healthy AND get back your hair?

Contact HPIHair for a hair and scalp analysis and learn about solutions for your hair loss.