Losing Hair After Covid-19

Long-term side effects following COVID-19 infection have caused many devastating symptoms, from loss of taste and smell to brain fog and fatigue. Hair loss has also been reported as a common symptom. While this side effect could be one of the most alarming, it is short lived in most circumstances.

What causes hair loss?

Patients who experience hair loss from SARS-CoV-2 infection may notice clumps of hair falling out during their daily combings or while washing their hair in the shower. The phenomenon is known as telogen effluvium.

About 90 percent of hairs on our scalp are in a growth phase, called anagen, and about 10 percent of hairs are in a resting phase, called telogen. On our scalp, anagen lasts for about three years, and then hairs begin transitioning into telogen, which lasts between two to six months. At the end of telogen, our hairs are shed from their follicles and gradually replaced by new anagen hairs. Then, the growth cycle continues.

On average, people shed about 100 to 150 hairs a day. But when an individual experiences a stressful event, such as COVID-19 infection, our bodies can prematurely shift a greater than normal proportion of growing anagen hairs into a resting telogen state. “Instead of the usual 10 percent of hairs that are in the resting and shedding phase, up to 50 percent of hairs are resting and shedding, which is much more than normal,” says Powell Perng, MD, a dermatologist and specialist in hair loss (alopecia) at University of Utah Health.

What can trigger hair loss?

• Viral infections
• Hospitalization
• Surgery
• Childbirth
• Medications, especially hormonal medications
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Entering menopause
• Significant emotional stress

How long does hair shedding last?

The good news is the majority of telogen effluvium cases are over in about three to six months, when those additional hairs that were prematurely shifted into telogen have shed. According to Perng, this characteristic recovery happens after an inciting event, such as COVID-19 infection. When that period is over, those hairs will slowly shift back to normal. Telogen effluvium does not cause a person to lose their hair follicles. While hair may not temporarily grow, the hair follicles are still present, and hair will eventually regrow.

Even after the shedding has stopped, patients may notice their hair is not as thick as it once was. Perng says that’s because of how slowly the hair grows on average, which is about a centimeter a month. “If someone has shoulder length hair, it can take over two years for the new hairs to reach that length again and for a ponytail to feel full again,” he says.

In less than 10 percent of cases, patients may experience a condition called chronic telogen effluvium, where excessive hair shedding can persist beyond six months. “This can last for a couple months to a couple years, and usually no obvious cause can be found,” Perng says. “In this situation, we treat the symptoms the best we can with medical therapy.” 

Chronic telogen effluvium can be a symptom for long COVID patients. This is likely because their bodies are undergoing a significant amount of stress and are still not quite back to normal. Perng reassures patients who experience chronic telogen effluvium that they will not lose all of their hair, because the proportion of telogen hairs never exceeds 50 percent.

COVID-19 infection and hair shedding

According to published reports, hair shedding following COVID-19 infection can occur a little sooner than average. Instead of three months from an inciting event, it may be closer to two months. Other studies have also noticed faster recovery, around two to three months compared to six months on average.

Treatments

Treating a condition like hair shedding takes time and patience. “The best thing we can do as providers is provide reassurance that this is a self-limited condition and that hair will recover,” Perng says. Patients are provided the tools to evaluate their condition and monitor their progress at home. For example, a patient may be asked to do a 60-second hairbrush test and collect the hairs in a pile to see how much they are losing on a routine basis. Then, over time, the patient can get a sense of whether their condition is improving. 

Medications can be tricky, Perng explains, especially for patients with acute telogen effluvium. “A lot of times, we know these patients are going to recover spontaneously and on their own,” he says. “Once you start a medication for hair growth, it’s hard to know when to stop taking the medication.” As a dermatologist, Perng does not recommend medication during an acute phase. However, he says medication or other therapies make sense for patients who are still experiencing shedding four to six months after onset.

Perng points out that any kind of hair loss can be a significant emotional stressor, which in and of itself can contribute to hair shedding if it’s not managed. While it’s completely understandable to be distressed, Perng says that empowering patients to monitor their own progress at home and communicating the importance of stress management are invaluable to a successful recovery. We offer in house natural therapies to ensure that your follicles are in the best optimum condition when the new growth resumes. Call now for an indepth look at your scalp and follicles.

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Scientists discover potential CURE for baldness – and it could be due to single chemical

Scientists say a single protein could cause hair loss and hair growth, which could lead toa cure for baldness and help heal wounds.

Scientists have found that a single chemical could be responsible for baldness.  Scientists have found a potential cure for baldness after identifying a single chemical which could be responsible for hair loss.

Protein TGF-beta controls which stem cells in hair follicles grow and which die, according to University of California researchers who published their findings in the Biophysical Journal.

But even when a hair follicle dies it does not kill its stem cell reservoir, which receives signals from TGF-beta to regenerate or divide, the Independent reports.

The study could not only lead to treatments for male pattern baldness, which impacts two in three men world wide, but also heal wounds.

Study co-author Qixuan Wang said: “In science fiction when characters heal quickly from injuries, the idea is that stem cells allowed it.”

She added: “In real life, our new research gets us closer to understanding stem cell behavior, so that we can control it and promote wound healing.”

Hair follicles are the only human organ that regenerate regularly and automatically.

The study authors said stimulating hair growth by activating follicle stem cells may be possible but more research is needed.

Earlier this month, Sam Cinkir, a hair and skin expert, said many men’s hair loss could be down to the types of cheap shampoo and products they are using rather than male pattern baldness.

The CEO of Este Medical Group said: “Styling products can contain between 15 and 25 chemicals and some of those ingredients can damage your scalp, promote dandruff and cause hair follicles to fall out.

“Damaging chemicals such as Isopropyl Alcohol and Propylene Glycol cause drying and breakages and do more damage than good.

“While another common mistake is using too much product and overexposing your hair to chemicals, or being too forceful with the application.”

Long Covid is now believed to be a cause of hair loss 

While Long Covid, which more than two million people are thought to be suffering from, can also cause hair loss as well as a range of symptoms.

It’s not the first time scientists have thought they were on the brink of a baldness breakthrough.

In 2017 they discovered a type of immune cell called T cells – or Tregs – have a direct link to hair growth.

When the cells were removed from mice hair did not grow back on shaved patches of skin.

Doctor Michael Rosenblum, an assistant professor of dermatology at University of California, San Francisco, said it was previously thought hair growth was entirely stem cell dependent but that their research showed without Tregs hair follicles stop working, raising the prospect that implanting the cells could regenerate lost hair. Reach out to your dermatologist and Wig Allure Hair Loss Center to find out what you can do now!

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Hair Growth & Moon Phases

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Werewolves are not the only ones who know what the moon can do for hair. Astrologers also believe paying close attention to the cycles of the moon can determine hair growth and density. To achieve the hair results you crave, astrologers advise paying close attention to the monthly progression of the New Moon to Full Moon cycle and which of the twelve astrological signs the moon will be in at the time of the haircut; earth and water signs generally produce the strongest effects.

Faster Growth

The stylists at HairBoutique.com say that trimming or cutting your hair when the moon is just entering a New Moon phase will perpetuate hair growth. During the two weeks of this waxing New Moon phase, the body is replenishing its resources, expending less energy and striving to obtain its optimal health peak. Hair growth is accelerated during this time, especially when the moon is in the astrological house of the earth signs Capricorn or Taurus or in the water signs Pisces, Cancer or Scorpio.

Fuller & Thinner Hair

If it’s thicker hair you seek, trimming or cutting your hair near the end of a New Moon may render opposite results, according to astrologers at Llewellyn. The gist of the New Moon cycle is geared toward retaining nutrients and storing energy; near the end of the cycle the body begins to discard the excess it has stored which could result in thinner hair. The best time for harnessing the moon’s ability of creating thicker hair is when the moon lies in Pisces, Capricorn, Taurus or Cancer when Full Moon cycle begins.

Slowing Growth

The Old Farmer’s Almanac follows the phases of the moon when listing a handful of monthly “astrological best days” for cutting hair that will encourage or discourage hair growth. The astrologers at Llewellyn believe that trimming or cutting hair during the waning Full Moon phase slows down the process of hair growth. The most beneficial results for slowing down hair growth occur when trimming or cutting are done when the moon enters the fire signs Sagittarius, Aries or Leo or in the air signs Gemini or Aquarius.03:4309:04

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5 POPULAR HAIR LOSS MYTHS DEBUNKED — WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING FOR THICKER, HEALTHIER HAIR

While the human scalp contains about 100,000 hairs in total, individuals lose up to 100 hairs per day, naturally. Healthy hairs, made up of the tough protein, “keratin” generally last from 2 to 7 years before falling out and being replaced.

Hair loss becomes noticeable however, when the scalp sheds too many individual strands and no new growth occurs. Most of the time, this happens gradually throughout the aging process and is driven by heredity and hormonal changes in both sexes. Known by the technical term, “alopecia”, men and women generally lose both thickness and volume as they get older, since strands of hair actually become finer and smaller.^[3]

Who deals with hair loss?

Men lose more hair than women, resulting in male-pattern baldness, which affects the front, sides, or crown. According to studies, about 80% of 70yr. old males have significant hair loss. While often age-related, this can occur anytime after puberty.

Individuals under severe emotional or physical stress can shed up to 75% of scalp hair. Referred to as, “telogen effluvium” hair may come out in clumps for several months following a stressful event or period. Fortunately, this is usually temporary, and hair generally returns to a natural growth pattern in time.

Women, ages 30-60 may experience thinning hair that eventually tapers off when they get older. This is called female-pattern baldness when hair becomes less dense and the scalp is visible. Women rarely become completely bald.

Other causes of hair loss include Infection/high fever, childbirth, major illness, excessive dieting, medication, autoimmune illness, anemia, menopause, adrenal disorders, radiation therapy, excessive styling/hair care products, ringworm of the scalp, and a low protein/poor diet.

Hair Loss Myths

Many myths exist surrounding the loss of hair, its causes, and treatment. This creates confusion for individuals trying to prevent hair loss, as well as those seeking treatment for male/female-patterned baldness.

Myth#1

Since my mother’s father was bald, I’ll eventually lose my hair too.

Not so, according to researchers who understand now more than ever about hair loss and the effects of aging. While heredity plays a critical role in who will lose their hair and when, baldness is determined by genes from both parents, rather than just the mother’s.

Myth#2

Wearing a hat can make me bald.

Not likely, according to research involving genetics and causes of hair loss. The theory was popular historically however, when men wore hats, and women appeared to have a lower incidence of balding.

Myth#3

It makes no difference what shampoo I use, as to whether or not I lose my hair.

Not so fast. The federal government reports that higher alkalinity shampoos can produce a greater negative electrical charge on hairs, causing increased friction and breakage. While there is no standardized requirement for alkalinity levels and labeling, the government recommends no more than 5.5 pH, so as not to damage the hair and scalp.

Myth#4

Shaving hair is an effective treatment for thinning and balding, causing it to grow back faster, or coarser.

Not true. Since 1928, scientists have disproved this claim in clinical trials that demonstrate no difference in hair thickness or rate of hair growth after shaving. Cutting it merely removes the dead portion of hair, not the living section below the surface of the skin.

Myth#5

Loss of hair is harmless to your health.

Guess again. While actual baldness probably won’t hurt you, researchers have found a link between testosterone levels, bald spots, and prostate cancer. In fact, men with balding on top of the head are one and a half times more likely to have prostate cancer than men without. While scientists aren’t exactly sure why the correlation occurs, they do know that testosterone, as it converts to another androgen, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) appears to be the culprit.

The Solution To Thicker, Healthier, Hair—What You Should Be Doing

Diet plays a critical role in overall health, but did you know that certain vitamin and mineral deficiencies actually contribute to dry, broken, thin, dull hair? Most of us know how a poor diet makes us feel, but hair in particular needs specific nutrients for growth, moisture, strength and repair.

Get Your Vitamins A, B and C

Vitamin A helps grow healthy cells and tissues, and contributes to sebum production, which keeps hair moisturized. B vitamins include biotin, which aids in cell growth, the production of fatty acids, and the transfer of carbon dioxide in metabolic processes. Biotin is especially important for strengthening, hair, skin, and nails. B6, folic acid, and B12 also assist in forming red blood cells, necessary to carry oxygen to tissues within the body. Vitamin C provides the building blocks for collagen production, which supplies the necessary structure for hair. Without this nutrient, hair strands weaken and frequently break.

Build Your Body Up With Minerals

Copper, found in organ meats and dark leafy vegetables helps the body produce red blood cells. Iron transports the oxygen in hemoglobin of red blood cells. When the body is deficient, in cases such as anemia, hair loss occurs. Zinc is needed for cell production and repair, and helps maintain important glands that secrete oil from hair follicles. Zinc deficiency can result in hair loss as well.

Make A Commitment To Protein

Protein found in many foods and nutrition supplements is necessary to keep hair from drying and breaking. Protein filaments, called keratin become damaged when exposed to chemicals and shampoos and need constant reinforcement to continue to maintain structure and to grow strong. Any deficiency in protein will begin to weaken hair and break up chains of amino acids needed for healthy strands.

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While some types of hair loss, due to illness, injury, medical treatment, and genetics may not be avoidable, getting good reliable information and proper nutrition to support hair and scalp health is always key.

A good scalp analysis and all natural products made for your scalp and hair issues is a great place to start, Head First Pro Treatment program and a Laser therapy program can optimize your hair strands and give you a fuller head of hair and also address any negatives problems you might have.

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Sorry, You Can’t Just Blame Your Mother’s Father For Your Thinning Hair

Experts explain the truth about a common hair myth.

Of all the hair myths floating around out there, one of the most popular has to be the idea that we inherit our hair ― more specifically, whether we’ll lose our hair ― from our mother’s father.

First of all, there are many genes that dictate what our hair looks like, Dr. Christopher Cunniff, clinical geneticist at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, explained.

“There’s not one gene for black hair and one gene for blond hair, one gene for wavy hair and one gene for straight hair,” he said. “What’s known is that there are a lot of genes, probably dozens, that influence all of these traits.”

That means it’s not really fair to blame one person for the hair on your head. Sure, your hair traits could come from your mother’s father, but according to Cunniff and Dr. Robert M. Bernstein, a clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia University, there’s a solid chance you inherited your strands from someone else, or more than one person, in your family.

“It is more complex than that,” Cunniff explained to, adding, “There’s no good support for the idea that hair distribution or baldness is something that is more inherent in the maternal side than the father’s side.”

Cunniff also said that there is no good support for the idea that hair traits skip generations.

“It really has to do with how those multiple genes combine, because obviously, every one of us is a combination of each of our parents,” Cunniff said.

Bernstein echoed Cunniff, noting that hair traits can come from either side of the family.

“The androgen receptor gene is an X-linked gene, so there’s a slightly greater incidence of it following the mother’s side of the family than the father’s side, but genetic hair loss is polygenic and the expressivity is very variable, so both sides can contribute to someone’s hair loss,” Bernstein said.

He noted, however, that genetic hair loss does come from the mother’s side “a little over half the time.”

According to Cunniff, the ideas and theories surrounding hair loss, and the genetics of hair in general, are thought to be the same for both men and women. However, he explained, there’s a possibility the expression of hair-related genes could differ in males and females.

In more scientific terms, Cunniff reasoned, “Women have two X chromosomes and men have one X and one Y chromosome, so it’s possible there could be differences in women that are not seen in men, or vice versa.”

Genes found on the X chromosome could potentially have sex-specific differences, because women will have copies of the chromosome from their mothers and their fathers, while men will only have copies of the X chromosome from their mothers, Cunniff explained. But, he said, of the genes that have been most clearly identified as having influence on hair texture or color, none have been on the X chromosome.

So if you’ve been blaming a certain person in your family for your receding hairline or gray strands, it’s probably time to let go of that grudge.

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Why is my hair falling out? The prevention tips you need to know

Here’s how to tackle hair loss with confidence.

by Chrissy Callahan 

Women joke about tearing their hair out when they’re stressed, but for those dealing with real hair loss, it’s no joke.

Hair loss can be frustrating, surprising and downright disheartening, and according to the American Hair Loss Association, women represent 40 percent of those with hair loss in the United States.

In order to treat or even prevent hair loss, it’s essential to understand why hair is falling out in the first place. TODAY Style sought out the experts to explain how to tackle hair loss with confidence.

WHAT CAUSES HAIR LOSS?

Hair loss doesn’t happen overnight. Typically, there’s some kind of trigger that leads up to it.

“There are numerous causes of hair loss from such causes as hormonal issues, certain types of hair styling that can cause hair loss over time, systemic diseases such as thyroid gland problems, lupus and others,” said Dr. Alan Parks, board-certified dermatologist and founder of DermWarehouse.

Extreme mental or physical stress (childbirth, surgery and illness) and certain medications or nutritional deficiencies can also cause hair loss.

WHAT IS ALOPECIA?

Alopecia is basically a fancy medical term for hair loss and, like many conditions, no two types of alopecia are the same. “There are a number of different types of alopecia and they are generally characterized by thinning hair or complete loss of hair,” said cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Sejal Shah of New York City’s SmarterSkin Dermatology.

Although several types of hair loss exist, the two most common are androgenetic alopecia (female pattern hair loss) and telogen effluvium (excessive daily hair fall), according to Anabel Kingsley, a trichologist (a hair and scalp expert) for Philip Kingsley hair care.

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“Androgenetic alopecia is a slow and progressive reduction in hair volume,” Kingsley said. “It occurs when you have a genetic predisposition that causes hair follicles on your scalp to be sensitive to normal levels of circulating androgens (male hormones).”

In other words, your hair follicles gradually shrink and produce hairs that are slightly finer and shorter with each passing hair growth cycle. Even though this type of hair loss is mostly reliant on genes, Kingsley said other factors can influence it as well. For instance, certain contraceptives and hormone-replacement therapies that effect hormone levels can aggravate the problem if there’s already a genetic predisposition to follicle sensitivity.

Telogen effluvium, on the other hand, is characterized by excessive daily hair fall with more hairs falling out when women shampoo or brush/style their hair. It can take 8-12 weeks for hair to fall out after a triggering event. “It is a reactive alopecia, triggered by an internal disruption,” Kingsley said. “As hair is non-essential tissue, it is very sensitive to fluctuations to general health.”

Certain vitamin deficiencies — like Vitamin D, iron and ferritin (stored iron), for instance — and other factors like crash dieting, thyroid issues and pregnancy (postpartum hair loss) can also trigger telogen effluvium.

Alopecia areata, another type of alopecia typically diagnosed by a dermatologist, is an autoimmune condition that affects as many as 6.8 million people (approximately 3.5 million women) in the U.S. Basically, the immune system mistakes the normal cells in the body as foreign invaders and attacks these cells.

To spot the condition, dermatologists and scalp care therapists will examine hairs that have fallen out and look to see if they resemble exclamation marks with their bulbs still attached, according to Gary Sherwood, director of communications for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation.

“They also examine the scalp to see whether there are white spots where the hair used to be,” Sherwood said. “Additionally, they will ask whether there is a history of autoimmune conditions in the family as that could (but not always) play a role.”

 All women loss some hair, but at what point should you be concerned?

IS MY HAIR LOSS NORMAL?

Whether it’s from combing or shampooing (or just standing still, to be honest), every woman loses a bit of hair on a daily basis. “On average, women lose 100 hairs per day; some people lose more and other less,” Shah said.

If a bit more hair is coming out for a few months after a stressful event — for instance, a death in the family or major surgery — it’s totally normal and usually corrects itself, according to Parks. Also normal? Increased hair loss in the winter (due to a dryer scalp) or hair loss due to scratching and an inflamed scalp. This type of issue can easily be treated with products. Thinning hair as you get older is also normal.

So, at what point does normal hair loss turn into a cause for concern? If you’re losing more than 100 hairs per day or finding bald patches on your scalp, you should probably consult your dermatologist.

“As a rule, you should always notify a doctor if you believe something is wrong with your body or your health in general. If you notice bald patches the size of small coins, you should notify your doctor or dermatologist,” Sherwood said.

 If you’re finding bald patches larger than a coin, it’s time to call a doctor. 

HOW TO PREVENT HAIR LOSS

If you’re genetically predisposed to hair loss, it’s not always preventable. But certain types of hair loss are avoidable; take traction alopecia, for instance.

“Traction alopecia, which is primarily due to a pulling force (for example, tight hairstyles that pull at the root), is potentially preventable if the hair is not subjected to this pulling force,” Shah said. That means you should try to keep your hair loose and avoid constricting styles like tight braids for long periods of time.

Eating a well-balanced diet and keeping your stress levels in check can also ease hair loss. Kinglsey recommends anti-androgenic scalp drops and treatments for those with a genetic predisposition to follicle sensitivity.

 Vitamins aren’t always the answer. 

VITAMINS FOR HAIR GROWTH

If you’re hoping to grow back healthy locks after experiencing hair loss due to a certain deficiency, vitamins can help. Shah suggests iron, vitamin D and zinc if you’re deficient in them.

At the same time, vitamins aren’t a miracle cure for hair loss. “Nutritional supplements can be very beneficial if you are losing your hair due to a nutritional deficiency,” Kingsley said. “However, if your hair loss is unrelated to diet, nutritional supplements will not remedy it.”

The bottom line? Vitamins won’t hurt, but don’t rely on them to treat all types of hair loss.

 Women represent 40 percent of those with hair loss in the United States.

TREATMENTS FOR HAIR LOSS

When it comes to treating hair loss, there’s really no “one size fits all” treatment, but you do have some options.

“Treatments vary depending on cause but can include OTC Rogaine, intralesional steroid injections for certain types of inflammatory or autoimmune conditions, oral medications, scalp treatments and treating underlying diseases,” Parks said.

For androgenetic alopecia, in particular, treatments include minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma and low-level laser therapy. Telogen effluvium, Shah said, has a whole different set of treatments.

“In the majority of cases, telogen effluvium resolves spontaneously, so treatment may not be necessary unless a treatable underlying cause is identified, such as thyroid disease or nutritional deficiency, then that would of course be treated,” she said. “Autoimmune or immune-mediated alopecias usually require treatments that can mediate the immune response.”

It’s not always easy to find a legitimate solution for hair loss, but you can definitely arm yourself against false claims.

“It’s first important to identify the type of hair loss and then choose treatments that are FDA-approved, FDA-cleared or have supporting data behind them,” Shah said. “As we are still discovering new things about hair loss, there are some lesser-studied therapeutic options that may help some people. Generally, if a treatment promises overnight results or seems too good to be true, it’s probably not legit.”

In general, the only FDA-approved products for hair growth are Rogaine (for both women and men), and Propecia for men, according to Parks. Sherwood also cautioned that there are currently no treatments for alopecia areata that are approved by the FDA, but dermatologists may recommend some topical treatments after seeing success with other patients.

“There are a lot of product touted as treatments for hair loss out there, and it can be difficult to tell what’s legit. It’s important to keep in mind that many of these treatments are supplements or hair care products (shampoos, topical serums, etc.), so not necessarily subjected to FDA regulation,” Shah said, since the FDA doesn’t regulate skin care and beauty products.

DEALING WITH HAIR LOSS?

THERE ARE PLENTY OF PRODUCTS THAT HELP MAKE HAIR APPEAR THICKER OR (SOMETIMES) ENCOURAGE GROWTH.  When your scalp is healthy, it’s also pretty! In the name of overall scalp health — and minimal hair loss — Shah recommends purifying scrubs to detoxify and soothe sensitive or oily scalps and scalp cleansing  treatments along with nutritional supplements containing Biotin. There is a trend in the hair loss industry to help the women and men to retain their bio hair longer and to make it the best hair it can be.  In the next few months we will be offering one of the best hair loss prevention and scalp care therapy in our industry; Head First In short, Head First is hair loss prevention. The causes of your hair thinning or hair loss can be identified by drawing up a complete scalp assessment, including an analysis of your scalp using a sophisticated micro-camera and a unique software. A Head First hair and scalp specialist (Wig Allure) will then be able to elaborate a treatment plan to meet your needs. Your plan could include in salon treatments, home care products and laser therapy.

 

March 19, 2018 by wigallure Categories: alopecia, androgenetic, bald, hair, hair loss, hair loss prevention, hair solution, medical, Men and women, scalp care, scalp therapy, trichotillomania, Uncategorized Leave a comment