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Why Does Telogen Effluvium Happen?

Answer: As I have mentioned previously a stressful event like childbirth or surgery can interrupt and stop the growth of some of your hairs. It will mainly affect the older hairs which are coming to an end of their life cycle slightly earlier than usual  because of this condition. Normally the average life cycle of a coverage hair is about three years. This will increase the amount of hairs that you are due to shed and many more hairs than usual are then ready to fall out. It will take up to 3 months for the affected hairs to fall out after their growth has stopped. A short time later, new hairs then grow from the hair follicles as usual. In most cases your normal pattern and thickness of hair returns within a few months once these new hairs are fully established.

Persistent and excessive hair shedding may be caused by other factors such as an iron deficiency or an underactive thyroid gland. Your doctor can carry out a blood test to check for these if you have any other symptoms of these conditions.

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HOW EFFECTIVE IS HAIR TRANSPLANTATION? WILL IT CURE MY BALDNESS?

Hair transplantation is a surgical procedure for the treatment of hair loss. This is accomplished by actually transferring grafts or small sections of hair bearing skin from the back of his scalp to bald areas on the top of the head. Micro grafts, containing one hair, and mini grafts, containing two to seven hairs, are usually used. This technique is very effective in most types of hair loss, including male and female pattern loss. It is also effective when concealing scar injury and complications from disease. It is especially effective in concealing the scars from facial plastic surgical procedures (face lifts, brow lifts, etc.). Even eyebrows can be reconstructed with excellent cosmetic appearance. Women in particular are excellent candidates, as their hair loss tends to be diffuse and can afford them full coverage of the area while undergoing healing. Best of all, your results are permanent.

We recommend the use of Vitastim and if necessary Biostim as well, in all cases for best results.

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HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A HAIR LOSS PROBLEM?

Some of the common hair loss, receding hairline and hair thinning, greasy hair, dandruff and itching. You would normally detect the problem after a hair wash or while combing your hair. We will advise you to have a hair and scalp check-up every year. At The Hair Centre, using advanced technology and equipments, our Trichologists can analysis your hair to help you find out the root of your problem.

Question: I have been suffering from severe dandruff for a couple of years. I have tried expensive shampoos but they offer no help to my hair problem. In fact, my problem has become so bad I’m scared of wearing black tops. Please help!

Answer: Dandruff can be caused by high sebum production, an increase rate of cell multiplication in the epidermal layer and excessive presence of a micro-organism called Pityrosporum. It can also caused by allergic reaction or extreme dry humidity. Keeping your scalp clean is the best preventive measure and daily shampoo is highly recommended. Medicated shampoo can control a minor scaling problem but frequent usage can aggravate the condition. It is advisable to rinse hair and scalp thoroughly after shampoo.

If one condition persists, there could be a more serious underlying scalp disorder. We suggest you speak to one of our trichologist who will be able to help you analyze the problem thoroughly.

Question: I have an oily scalp and I wash my hair twice a day. My forehead is receding and also my top is thinning. I am worried about my physical appearance if this problem persists. Can you advise me what I can do to improve my current condition.

Answer: You are probably suffering from androgenetic thinning (Male Pattern Baldness). This is a hereditary condition. The production of testosterone on the top of the scalp reacts to an enzyme called 5-alpha- reductase converting to di-hydrotestosterone (DHT). Presence of excessive DHT inhibits hair growth or shortens the growth cycle. It also increases the production of oil.

Stress too, can aggravate the situation. You have to continue with twice daily shampoo and somewhat live a less stressful lifestyle. You may also wish to have your hair and scalp analysis by a hair professional – telephone us and speak to one of our trichologists.

Question: I’m in my early twenties. I noticed a balding spot in the center of my head and my hair is falling out at an alarming rate as my sink clogs everyday when I wash my hair. Please tell me what I can do about this problem. It’s seriously affecting my confidence.

Answer: The bald spot mentioned could be alopecia areata condition whereby a group of white blood cells attacks the skin or hair follicles. This problem can be caused by viral infections, vaccinations, trauma to the skin or even stress.

When the hair is falling out at an alarming rate, this could be due to telogen* effluvium or loose anagen* syndrome. With this condition, the hair growth cycle is prematurely changed to dying stage. Hence, the normal hair cycle has been altered resulting in heavy hair falls. Typically for those who try to lose weight quickly by denying protein in their diet suffer from the problem. A serious trauma or stress which occurred about 3 months ago could also disrupt the hair cycle.

It is best to speak to one of our trichologist before any form of treatment can be recommended. Both problems mentioned are temporary and can be helped if treated quickly.

*telogen effluvium – anagen stage abruptly change to telogen.

*loose anagen – despite the growth cycle, the hair can easily shed through combing and shampooing.

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What's The Difference Between Propecia, Proscar and Biostim?

Propecia and Proscar are two forms of the same medicine, finasteride, but in two different dosages. They both block the conversion of testosterone into its active form, allowing hair growth.

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