Category Archives: women’s hair loss
Breast Cancer Symptoms – More Than a Lump
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Hair Prosthesis Institute serves many women diagnosed with breast cancer. We’re happy that what we do can restore some sense of confidence during such a challenging time. When my sister lost her hair during her … Continue reading
Women’s Hair Loss a Common Story
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 30 million women in this country suffer from genetic hair loss. An article by Lynn La, published in the Tennessean newspaper, “Women who lose hair struggle with identity,” relayed a story that is all too familiar … Continue reading
September is Alopecia Awareness Month
September is Alopecia Awareness Month. Alopecia is thinning or loss of hair and presents itself in several different ways. At Hair Prosthesis Institute, we see many women and children that suffer from some form of … Continue reading
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
Keep Active, Especially As We Age
One of the questions we ask during our consultation at Hair Prosthesis Institute is “what is your activity level?” Sometimes your activity level has been subdued from what it once was because you are embarrassed about your thinning hair. You don’t swim … Continue reading
Thinning Hair, Stained Teeth Age Appearance
Thinning hair, especially for women, is a trait that can add unwanted years to our appearance. Fortunately, Hair Prosthesis Institute can offer solutions for thinning hair and female pattern thinning. However, there are other characteristics that can make women look older … Continue reading
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
As we enter the July 4th weekend, the staff at HPI want to first thank members of our military, first responders of our community and their families for the selfless sacrifices they make that allow us to enjoy the freedom … Continue reading
Hairloss Prevention – What You Can Do
While there are many causes of hair loss, there are actions you can take to prevent abnormal hair loss. 1. Better to use a comb than a brush, especially on wet hair, to avoid pulling on your hair. 2. Blot … Continue reading
HPI Laser Light Therapy–A Success Story
Recently we received a note from one of our laser clients about her experience with the laser light therapy. The top photo was taken in March 2010, while the photo on the bottom was taken in August 2010, after five … Continue reading
PCOS & Omega-3 Supplements: Part 2
On May 10, I posted information about how Omega-3 supplements can help curb key PCOS symptoms, including hair loss. There are two types of omega-3 oils, flax oil and fish oil, and one is much better for those with PCOS … Continue reading