Category Archives: medical hair loss

PCOS Link to Obesity Increases Liver Disease Risk

PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is an endocrine disorder that affects up to 10% of the female population.  We at Hair Prosthesis Institute are sensitive to women with this diagnosis because one of its symptoms can be hair loss.   Obesity is very … Continue reading

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Incredible Breakthrough in Leukemia Treatment

The staff at Hair Prosthesis Institute is always thrilled to learn about advances in the cure for cancer and of course, we want to share our excitement with others, spreading hope to those who need it most. Researchers at the University … Continue reading

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Hard-to-treat Breast Cancer Incidences Decline

At Hair Prosthesis Institute (HPI), we choose a positive outlook, especially when it comes to surviving cancer!  While losing your hair through this type of ordeal is definitely bad news, the good news is that we have several options such … Continue reading

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Some Doctors Disregard Genetic Cancer Testing Guidelines

   If you have a family history of cancer, has your doctor recommended that you pursue genetic counseling or testing to assess your risk of developing cancer?  According to a recent survey, your doctor may be one of many that aren’t … Continue reading

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Cancer Hair Prosthesis vs. Fashion Hair Enhancement

The women that schedule consultations at Hair Prosthesis Institute because they’ve been diagnosed with cancer have completely different needs and wants from the women we meet who have been suffering from gradual hair loss.   Since HPI is an expert serving … Continue reading

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Melanoma Treatment Advances

Some of our clients come to Hair Prosthesis Institute  because they are undergoing treatment for some form of cancer.  We are encouraged to hear researchers have recently announced a couple of new drugs that should aid in the treatment of advanced melanoma.  To read more, … Continue reading

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Preliminary Research Reopens Mammogram Debate

Remember not long ago health officials decided that women should begin regular mammograms at age 50 instead of 40, unless recommended to be tested sooner by their doctor?  Now there is new preliminary research that upholds the previous guidelines to … Continue reading

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HPI Honors Hairloss Models

I wanted to show off a photo of our booth from the Southern Women’s Show held last week.   This event allows us to put a face on female hair loss for the public and show women who suffer from this … Continue reading

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Breast Cancer vs. Baby

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Doesn’t seem that long ago that a co-worker of mine was pregnant and soon after discovered she also had breast cancer.  At that time, she was advised to wait … Continue reading

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Geonomic Test Opens Cancer Treatment Options

      Hair Prosthesis Institute was born from a labor of love of my sisters who both had cancer years ago.   I struggled in each instance to find quality hair prosthetics that were as beautiful as they deserved to be while going through such a difficult time.   … Continue reading

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