HAIR EXTENSIONS

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CHEMOTHERAPY & RADIATION TREATMENTS

Many of our clients at Advanced Hair Solutions who are scheduled to undergo chemotherapy and/or radiation treatments have questions about potential loss of hair and other related side effects of their treatment.  At Advanced Hair Solutions, we are happy to spend as much time as needed to thoroughly answer all of their questions.  Some of the more frequently asked questions are answered below.

Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

Q.	Why will I lose my hair when undergoing chemotherapy treatments?
A.	In chemotherapy drugs are administered to destroy rapidly producing cancer cells. Cancer cells are some of the most rapidly reproducing cells in the body, but other cells, such as those which contribute to the hair shaft and nails, are also rapidly reproducing. Unfortunately, while chemotherapy drugs preferentially destroy cancer cells, the drugs can also destroy those cells responsible for normal growth of hair and nails. Chemotherapy drugs are poisonous to the cells of the hair root responsible for hair shaft formation.
Q.	Will I lose all of my hair?
A.	The amount of hair loss depends upon the type of drugs and the dosage prescribed. Not all chemotherapy drugs cause hair loss. For further details regarding the extent of expected hair loss, please consult with your physician.
Q.	When will hair loss begin once I start my chemotherapy treatments?
A.	Typically, hair loss begins approximately 1-3 weeks after your first chemotherapy treatment and total hair loss generally occurs in about 1-2 months.
Q.	Will my hair eventually grow back?
A.	In most cases, hair loss from chemotherapy and radiation treatments is temporary. You can expect normal hair growth to return approximately 3-4 months after your final treatment.
Q.	Will the new hair growth be like my original hair after the chemotherapy treatments?
A.	New hair may be different from the hair that was lost. Due to the absence or alteration of pigment, the hair may grow back white, gray or a different color from hair that was lost. Eventually, as the pigment cells return to normal, the original color should return. Many men and women find that the new hair is thicker in texture and sometimes curly. But with time it will return to its original thickness.
Q.	Will I also lose my eyebrows and eyelashes?
A.	Some individuals do lose their eyelashes and eyebrows, but, in most cases, early management and proper application of our exclusive eyebrow solution has been effective in preserving your natural eyebrows during treatment.

TRICHOTILLOMANIA

What is Trichotillomania? Trichotillomania (TTM or “trich”) is a disorder that results in compulsive hair pulling from the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, or any other parts of the body, causing bald patches.  Hair pulling varies greatly in severity, location on the body, and response to treatment. TTM is currently described as a “body-focused repetitive behavior” (BFRB) along with skin picking and nail biting.  Experts no longer consider it a form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or self-injurious behavior.  Its official classification and diagnostic criteria are currently being revised.

What are the Symptoms of Trichotillomania? A person with trichotillomania cannot control or resist the urge to pull out his or her body hair.  Other symptoms that might occur with this disorder include: A sense of tension before pulling hair or when trying to resist the urge to pull hair A feeling of relief, satisfaction, and/or pleasure after acting on the impulse to pull hair Presence of bare patches where the hair has been pulled out Presence of other associated behaviors such as inspecting the hair root, twirling the hair, pulling the hair between the teeth, chewing on the hair, or eating hair (called trichophagia) Often, people who have trichotillomania deny they have a problem and may attempt to hide their hair loss by wearing hats, scarves, and false eyelashes and eyebrows.

How and When Does Trichotillomania Start? Compulsive hair-pulling often occurs at the ages of 12-13; although it is not uncommon for it to start at a much younger or older age.  Frequently, a stressful event can be associated with the onset, such as: change of schools, abuse, family conflict, or death of a family member.  The symptoms also may be triggered by pubertal hormone changes.

Does Trichotillomania Affect Both Men and Women? The hair-pulling behavior affects approximately 1 in 50 people, 90 percent of those are women, according to current statistics on the disease from the Trichotillomania Learning Center (TLC).  Some experts believe this is because symptoms are less noticeable in men with short hair and/or male pattern baldness.  Men are also less likely to seek medical attention, so statistics may be skewed.

What Causes Trichotillomania? The cause of trichotillomania is not yet known, but it is likely to involve both biological and behavioral factors.  Research has identified a potential link between impulse control disorders, such as trichotillomania, and specific brain chemicals called neurotransmitters.  Neurotransmitters help nerve cells in the brain send messages to each other.  An imbalance of these chemicals can affect how the brain controls impulses.  It also is believed that stress may trigger the impulsive behavior, and that some individuals continue the behavior out of habit. Individuals with trichotillomania may also experience other disorders such as depression or anxiety.  This suggests that there may be a link between these disorders and the development of trichotillomania.  In addition, the risk of developing trichotillomania is slightly higher for those who have relatives with the disorder, suggesting a hereditary factor.

How is Trichotillomania Diagnosed? If signs and symptoms of trichotillomania are present, a physician who observes hair loss or a skin or scalp rash from the pulling can make the diagnosis.  There are no tests to diagnose trichotillomania, although clinical tests may be employed to rule out other medical causes for the hair loss. If trichotillomania is suspected, the physician might refer the person to a health care professional who is trained to evaluate and treatimpulsive control disorders.

What is the Treatment for Trichotillomania? Although no single treatment is effective for everyone, a number of treatment options are available.  Prescription medications and cognitive behavioral therapy are the most successful options.

Is the Hair Loss Permanent? In extreme cases of prolonged and severe pulling, hair loss can become permanent.  In milder cases hair keeps re-growing, although facial hair such as eyelashes and eyebrows notoriously take longer to grow back.  A dermatologist can confirm hair follicle health and offer a prognosis for hair regrowth Who Can Help Me with My Hair Loss? The best approach to cover or hide bald patches is to seek the help of a non-surgical hair replacement specialist.  We, at Advanced Hair Solutions, know from our experience how stressful and disturbing hair loss can be. We are dedicated to providing the most innovative, cost-effective solution for keeping your stylish appearance after hair loss and will direct every bit of our combined skills, unsurpassed knowledge and creative innovation to work for you.   Does Trichotillomania Lead to Other Problems? During adolescence, which is an especially critical time for developing self-esteem, some teenagers encounter ridicule from family, friends, or classmates, while feeling shame over their inability to control the habit. Even a small bald patch can cause long lasting problems with psychological development.  Although many people with trichotillomania overcome the condition, others continue to suffer in shame and silence.

Alopecia Areata in Children

Alopecia areata is a common condition that occurs in males and females of all ages, buy young persons are affected most often. The alopecia areata experience varies with age and can be especially difficult, for the patient as well as the parent, when it presents itself during childhood. The National Alopecia Areata Foundation has many programs created to ease the burden of the entire family when a child is diagnosed with alopecia areata.

Children under the age of five Children under the age of five react very little to their alopecia areata, having very little impact if any. The preschool child is so busy exploring their world, acquiring skills and gaining independence, that his appearance is insignificant to himself and his peers. His hairloss may be an interesting anomaly, and nothing more; most likely his peers will not take much notice to this difference. Children ages six through twelve Between the ages of six and twelve, children have gained experience and interacted with enough people to grasp the idea that views of the world differ, and that it is important to pay attention to what others think and feel. While this ability to see things as others do helps children become more empathetic and considerate, it also tends to make children more self-conscious. Children at this stage of development are much more concerned about how others view them, how they may differ from others, and whether others might be making fun of them. Since children at this age have become so aware of individual differences, they unfortunately are more likely to poke fun at those who don’t’ fit their definition of ‘normal’. Even if a child has had alopecia areata since infancy, he now faces new problems of adjustment. Peers are becoming a more significant part of his life and the desire to ‘fit in’ is becoming stronger. Even a child with a very healthy self-concept may feel threatened. However if a child feels good about herself and has at least one skill she enjoys and is passionate about, the odds are increased that she will deal successfully with these difficulties.

Treatment for Alopecia Areata In all forms of alopecia areata, the hair follicles remain alive and are ready to resume normal hair production whenever they receive the appropriate signal. In all cases, hair regrowth may occur even without treatment and even after many years. There are no FDA approved treatments specifically for alopecia areata, alopecia areatatotalis or alopecia areatauniversalis, however many medical professionals are willing to try treatments off label. Mild, Patchy Alopecia Areata There are treatment options available for mild, patchy alopecia areata (less than 50% scalp hair loss) though there is currently no acceptable treatment that works in all cases. Cortisone injections: The most common treatment is the injection of cortisone into the bare skin patches. The injections are usually given by a dermatologist who uses a tiny needle to give multiple injections into the skin in and around the bare patches. The injections are repeated once a month. Both the needle prick and the slight tingling are usually well tolerated and there is no discomfort after leaving the doctor’s office. If new hair growth occurs, it is usually visible within four weeks. Treatment, however, does not prevent new patches from developing. There are few side effects from local cortisone injections. Occasionally, temporary depressions in the skin result from the local injections, but these “dells” usually fill in by themselves. Topical Minoxidil: Five percent topical minoxidil solution applied twice daily may regrow hair in alopecia areata. Scalp, eyebrows, and bear may respond. If scalp hair regrows completely, treatment can be stopped. Two percent topical minoxidil solution alone is not effective in alopecia areata; response may improve if cortisone cream is applied thirty minutes after the monoxidil. Topical minoxidil is safe, easy to use, and does not lower blood pressure in persons with normal blood pressure. Topical minoxidil solution is not effective in treating those with 100% scalp hair loss. Anthralin cream or ointment: Another treatment is the application of anthralin cream or ointment. Anthralin is a synthetic, tar-like substance that has been used widely for psoriasis. Anthralin is applied to the bare patches once daily and washed off after a short time, usually thirty to sixty minutes later. If new hair growth occurs, it is seen in eight to twelve weeks. Anthralin can be irritating to the skin and can cause temporary, brownish discoloration f the treated skin. By using short treatment times, skin irritation and skin staining are reduced without decreasing effectiveness. Care must be taken not to get anthralin in the eyes. Hands must be washed after applying it.   Alopecia Areata Totalis and Alopecia Areata Universalis Fewer treatment options are available for extensive alopecia areata (greater than 50% scalp hair loss). Cortisone Pills: Cortisone pills are sometimes given for extensive scalp hair loss. Cortisone taken internally is much stronger than local injections of cortisone into the skin. It is necessary to discuss possible side effects of cortisone pills with your physician. Healthy young adults often tolerate cortisone pills with few side effects. In general, however, cortisone pills are used in relatively few patients with alopecia areata due to health risks from prolonged use. Also, regrown hair is likely to fall out when the cortisone pills are stopped. Topical Immunotherapy: Another method of treating extensive alopecia areata or alopecia areatatotalis/universalis is known as topical immunotherapy and it involves producing and allergic rash or allergic contact dermatitis. Chemicals such as diphencyprone (DPCP), dinitrochlorobenzene (DNCB), or squaric acid dibutyl ester (SADBE) are applied to the scalp to produce an allergic rash which resembles poison oak or ivy. Approximately 40% of patients treated with topical immunotherapy will regrow scalp hair after about six months of treatment. Those who do successfully regrow scalp hair still need to continue the treatment to maintain the hair regrowth, at least until the condition turns itself off. An itchy rash may be uncomfortable in very hot weather, especially under a wig. These treatments are not available everywhere in the United States although they are used frequently in Canada and Europe. Wigs: In general, treatments are much less effective for extensive alopecia areata (particularly alopecia totalis/universalis). For this reason, an attractive wig is an important option for some people. Proper attention will make a quality wig look completely natural; every wig has to be cut, thinned and styled, often several times. To keep a net base wig from falling off, even during active sports, special double sided tape can be purchased in beauty supply outlets and fastened to the inside of the wig. For those with completely bare heads, there are suction caps to which any wig can be attached and there are entire suction cap wig units. These state of the art wigs, which make use of a silicon base to create a secure vacuum-fit, are comfortable and easily removed by the wearer. Proper fit of a vacuum wig requires that any existing scalp hair be shaved. These wigs are generally more expensive than other types of wigs.

ABOUT ALOPECIA AREATA

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune skin disease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body. It usually starts with one or more small, round, smooth patches on the scalp and can progress to total scalp hair loss (alopecia totalis) or complete body hair loss (alopecia universalis).

Alopecia areata affects approximately two percent of the population overall, including more than 4.7 million people in the United States alone. This common skin disease is highly unpredictable and cyclical. Hair can grow back in or fall out again at any time, and the disease course is different for each person.

Types of Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is a common disease that results in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body. There are three types of alopecia areata; alopecia areata, alopecia areata totalis and alopecia areata universalis.

In all forms of alopecia areata, the hair follicles remain alive and are ready to resume normal hair production whenever they receive the appropriate signal. In all cases, hair regrowth may occur even without treatment and even after many years.

Alopecia Areata - The most common variation of the autoimmune disease, presents itself as round, smooth patches of various sizes.

Alopecia Areata Totalis - Alopecia areata totalis presents itself as total loss of hair on the scalp.

Alopecia Areata Universalis - Alopecia areata universalis is the rarest form of alopecia areata and presents itself as the loss of hair over the entire scalp and body.

Autoimmunity and Alopecia Areata

Because affected hair follicles are mistakenly attacked by a person’s own immune system (white blood cells), resulting in the arrest of the hair growth stage, alopecia areata has been characterized as an autoimmune disease.

LASER HAIR THERAPY

Laser Hair Therapy (LHT) is a new nonsurgical scientific approach to treating hair loss, thinning hair, baldness and problems associated with the scalp. LHT is a medically tested and proven method using low-level laser energy, or “soft” laser light, to effectively treat and control hair loss.

The LHT nonsurgical treatments utilize a device containing 15 therapeutic soft low light level lasers developed in Europe for the treatment of hair loss and diseases of the scalp.

The treatment delivers light energy directly from 15 rotating laser positions designed to increase the blood flow to the scalp. The laser therapy functions on the same scientific principal as photo biotherapy, where the laser light stimulates cell metabolism, causing damaged cells to be repair themselves. This breakthrough technology has been featured on national newscasts across the country. Physicians are praising LHT as an effective treatment to combat hair loss.

Evolution of Laser Hair Therapy
Laser Light Therapy was first tested in Europe over ten years ago to treat diseases of the scalp and skin.

In 1964, Professor Andre Mester began experimenting with the use of low-power laser energy in Budapest, Hungary. He observed that low-energy laser exposure has a stimulating effect on the biological system, while high-energy laser exposure had an inhibiting effect.

In his experiments, Mester noticed rapid healing due to microcirculation of blood supply. The healing was also obvious in laser light treatment of diabetic patients suffering with dystrophic sores. He was amazed to find that sores that would not heal began to improve dramatically.

This theory, through its evolution, has since been refined and is widely becoming one of the most popular non-invasive hair loss treatments in the world.

What causes hair loss or thinning hair?

1. Autoimmune Diseases
2. Diet
3. Excessive Chemical Processing
4. Heredity
5. Male Pattern Baldness
6. Medications
7. Menopausal Changes
8. Postpartum Changes
9. Stress
10. Thyroid Disorders

What are the benefits of Laser Hair Therapy?

1. Fifty-four percent Increase in blood supply to the scalp after one treatment
2. Stops the progression of hair loss in 85% of the patients
3. Stimulates re-growth of hair
4. Repairs and improves hair shaft quality resulting in a 25% increase in volume
5. Dramatically prolongs the life of hair color and perms
6. Relieves irritating scalp conditions
7. When used post-operatively with hair transplantation, the newly transplanted hair follicles can forego their dormancy stage.

Have the benefits of Laser Hair Therapy been scientifically measured?
Yes! A double-blind placebo controlled study was conducted to evaluate the effect of laser light therapy by comparing it with a placebo laser.

1. All patients with the exception of one in the laser treated group showed a complete stop of hair loss.
2. Fifteen out of 18 patients showed a clear re-growth of hair with a reduction of at least one category in the Norwood Classification.
3. Fourteen out of 18 patients showed an increase in hair thickness and all 18 showed improvement in the general hair shaft quality. The results showed no improvement in the placebo group or any adverse effects of the treatment.
4. The present double-blind study confirmed by histological examination, revealed that re-growth of new hairs could be achieved in most middle-age and younger males with typical male pattern baldness, when the scalp is irradiated with Laser Light Therapy for 30 minutes, twice a week, for 5 weeks. The treatments are pain free, completely safe, and contain no side effects.

Who is the best candidate for Laser Hair Therapy?
Generally men in the early stages of male pattern baldness and women experiencing a general thinning of the density throughout their scalp. LHT is the long-anticipated answer for the hair transplant specialist who is unable to perform transplant procedures on certain individuals:

• Patients in the early stages of hair loss (Thinning area where the existing hair is still too close together to warrant an incision between the existing hairs).
• Women who experience a general thinning, including the sides and back where a transplant specialist would typically harvest the donor site.

Is Laser Hair Therapy safe?
Yes! The Laser Hair Therapy device, (which is classified as a Certified Class IIIA cosmetic laser) is recognized by the FDA and is approved for cosmetic use in the United States.

The energy produced by the photons does not have the thermal component to cause thermal injuries to users or operators. Laser light energy does not change or alter molecular structures; it stimulated the body’s mechanism to repair and heal itself.

POTENTIAL CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS IN MEN AND WOMEN

Hair Growth

Your hair is made of Keratin (KER-uh-tin), the same protein that makes up your nails and the outer layer of your skin. The part you see and style is called the hair shaft. It is actually dead tissue made by your hair follicles - tiny bulb-like structures beneath your scalp's surface. Follicles produce hair during a growth phase called the anagen phase, which lasts from 2-6 years. Each hair, at its own pre-programmed stage, goes into a rest phase called catagen, which lasts about 3 months. Then the follicle sheds its hair and replaces it with a new one during the telogen phase.

Because of the anagen, catagen and telogen cycle, daily hair loss is a natural biological occurrence. Normal hair loss is about 50-125 strands per day. Loss of more than 125 hairs per day is considered excessive. A normal head of hair consists of approximately 80,000 - 120,000 hairs (redheads: 80,000; brunettes and black hair: 100,000; blondes: 120,000). Many factors can disrupt this hair growth cycle. When this happens your hair falls out prematurely, or it is not replaced.

Below are some of the most commonly diagnosed causes of hair loss in men and women.

Hereditary Hair Loss

The most common cause of hair loss is genetic. When the hair is genetically programmed to fall out, the condition is known as Male or Female Pattern Hair loss, or Androgenetic Alopecia. For women, hair loss usually occurs at menopause, although it may start at any age and can first become apparent by the age of 25-30.  For men, it typically begins about the age of 30.

Hereditary hair loss occurs when an enzyme starts to convert the hormone testosterone on the scalp to dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. The replacement hairs become progressively finer and shorter. They become almost transparent. In male pattern baldness there is usually loss of hair along the hairline; women generally experience thinning across the entire scalp. Unfortunately, this type of hair loss is permanent, but the process can be slowed down with the use of DHT blockers, taken internally and applied topically.

Hormonal Changes

Hormones can also play a part in hair loss, (particularly in women). When an unusually large hormonal change occurs, women may experience some noticeable thinning. Hormonal imbalances can occur during and after pregnancy, during menopause or when a woman discontinues taking birth control pills. Hair loss caused by fluctuating hormones is usually not permanent and generally hair will grow back within approximately 6-12 months. However, in some people, this fluctuation in hormones can lead to permanent hair loss.

Thyroid Related Hair Loss

Thyroid disorders are another common reason for hair loss. There are millions of people living with hypothyroidism and suffering from many symptoms--including hair loss--which have been misdiagnosed, leading to ineffective treatment or no treatment at all. While hereditary hair loss is a gradual process, those with thyroid disorders often experience a more sudden onset of hair loss. They may notice large amounts of hair falling out in the shower or sink, accompanied by changes in the hair's texture, making it dry, coarse and easily tangled. Another symptom of hypothyroidism is loss of hair on the outer edge of the eyebrows. I have noticed this condition in many of my clients and have referred them to one of the thyroid specialists I work with for proper evaluation and diagnosis.

Stress

Stress can trigger hair loss whether people are predestined to lose hair or not. When stress causes hair loss in men and women who do not have hereditary hair loss, the effects are usually not permanent. But for those who do have hereditary hair loss, stress can actually speed up the process. The stress must be quite severe before it leads to hair loss. Examples of severe stress are: loss of a loved one, divorce, strenuous sports training, severe illness, or drastic weight loss.

Autoimmune Diseases

The word "auto" is the Greek word for self. The immune system is a complicated network of cells and cell components (called molecules) that normally work to defend the body and eliminate infections caused by bacteria, viruses, and other invading microbes. If a person has an autoimmune disease, the immune system mistakenly attacks the body, targeting the cells, tissues, and organs. There are many different autoimmune diseases, and they can each affect the body in different ways. Very often, hair loss is associated with autoimmune diseases. To learn more about autoimmune diseases, please visit The American Autoimmune Related Disease Association at:  http://www.aarda.org.

Alopecia Areata

Alopecia areata is a common disease that results in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere. Because affected hair follicles are mistakenly attacked by a person's own immune system (white blood cells), resulting in the arrest of the hair growth stage, alopecia areata has been characterized as an autoimmune disease.  Alopecia areata occurs in males and females of all ages, but onset most often occurs in childhood. There are three types of Alopecia areata: Alopecia Areata, Alopecia Totalis and Alopecia Universalis. Alopecia areata is the most common and is described as hair loss in one or more small, round, smooth patches on the scalp. Alopecia Totalis involves hair loss over the entire scalp and Alopecia Universalis indicates hair loss on the entire body. The affected hair follicles become very small, drastically slowing down production. No matter how widespread the hair loss, the hair follicles remain alive and are ready to resume normal hair production whenever they receive the appropriate signal. If this happens, hair growth occurs without treatment, even after many years.

Scarring Alopecia

Scarring Alopecia occurs when scar tissue replaces destroyed normal tissue on the scalp and can be caused by any number of things such as burns, infectious agents or diseases such as Scleroderma, Lupus Erythematosus, etc. Because normal tissue is replaced and the hair cannot grow through scar tissue, Scarring Alopecia is permanent.

Traction Alopecia

Traction Alopecia is where the hair may temporarily or permanently stop growing in certain areas on the head, usually because of continuous and excessive stress on particular hairs. For instance, if you continuously style your hair in a ponytail, braid, bun or in cornrows, the hairs with the most tension may gradually stop growing, resulting in hair loss. If this type of traction and hair loss continues for an excessive period of time, then the hair loss may be permanent. Generally, however, a change in hairstyle that reduces the traction on the hair follicle is all that is required in order to reverse the process. This is especially common in women who wear tight braiding or cornrow styles.

Trichotillomania

Another version of Traction Alopecia is Trichotillomania, often referred to as "Hair Pulling Disorder." Trichotillomania is the result of an impulse control disorder, when a person compulsively pulls out strands of hair in distinct patches on the scalp. Some individuals also pull out hairs from the eyebrows and eyelashes. Trichotillomania is often caused by an undue amount of anxiety, stress and depression. It most commonly occurs among young children, adolescents and adult women, generally affecting twice as many females as males. The most effective treatment is psychological therapy, sometimes coupled with the use of prescription medications.

Tinea Capitis

Tinea Capitis is another name for Ringworm, which appears on the scalp. Tinea Capitis is highly contagious and may spread throughout an entire family or schoolroom quickly. It can also be passed from animals to humans. The main symptoms or signs of Tinea Capitis are scaling and redness in a round or uneven area and stubbled hair loss. This is where the tinea is digesting the keratin of the hair. These patches of hair loss slowly expand as the tinea spreads. The most common treatment for Ringworm is an anti-fungal agent, taken once a day for a period lasting between 4 and 12 weeks.

Chemotherapy Drugs and Radiation Treatments

Chemotherapy drugs designed to poison cancer cells also poison the hair follicles and will often result in total hair loss. Hair loss from chemotherapy treatments will start approximately 2-3 weeks after the first dose, but won't result in total hair loss until 1-2 months have elapsed. Hair loss is reversible and will grow back in about 3-4 months after the last chemotherapy dose. Hair on the head is most commonly affected, but there can also be loss of eyebrow hair and eyelashes. The scalp may become very tender and hair that is still growing may become dull and dry. Many men and women have found that their hair has grown back thicker and perhaps a different color (usually darker) and curly. Eventually the hair will return to its original thickness and shade.

Other Contributing Factors of Hair Loss

Other contributing factors that promote hair loss include: poor circulation, acute illness, surgery, sudden weight loss, high fever, iron deficiency, diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, high doses of vitamin A and a variety of medications.