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Loss of Hair Can Indicate Eating Disorders

Although there are multiple causes for hair loss, sometimes it can be an indication of a larger problem such as an eating disorder like bulimia or anorexia nervosa. The health of one’s hair is tied very closely to their nutrition.  When a person’s caloric … 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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Traction Alopecia

     Traction alopecia is a form of hair loss caused by tightly-pulled hairstyles, such as braids, ponytails or buns, worn over an extended period of time.  It can also be caused by excessive chemical processing of the hair through the use … Continue reading

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The DHT Connection to Hair Loss

You can count on HPI to be up-to-date on the latest technology and products to battle hair loss. Recently HPI introduced the DHT Sensor line of products, available for purchase from the HPI salon.  The DHT products include an enzyme … Continue reading

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Lady Gaga Experiences Hair Loss

We tend to think that hair loss only happens to ordinary people, and never a problem for the people we deem to be “perfect” and blessed by celebrity–but nothing could be further from the truth. Case in point, this short … Continue reading

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3-D Mammogram First in Massachusetts

The 3-D mammogram performed last week on a woman from Boston at Massachusetts General Hospital is the most technologically advanced tool used to detect breast cancer.  If all goes well with current studies, 3D mammograms may become the new standard.  Images … Continue reading

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Facing Female Hairloss

     We are all guilty of  being our own worst critic when it comes to our physical features, which a majority of the time, are not noticed by even our family and closest friends.  It’s usually during the most innocent of … Continue reading

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With a Hair Addition, New Life Awaits

A new client leaving our office late in the afternoon started out the door wearing her ball cap.   It’s unusual for anyone to leave the salon after an appointment wearing a cap, so naturally that sight caught the eye of my … Continue reading

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Stress-Related Baldness Breakthrough?

           It’s interesting when researchers look for an answer for one malady and end up with surprising results that may cure another problem that wasn’t even on their radar!      This morning The Early Show on CBS reported that … Continue reading

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Baldness May Be Reversible Condition In Future

       Imagine my surprise when I heard on the television news this morning that there may be a cure for baldness!   Not that we haven’t all heard that before, but when the information makes the national networks, it’s either a gag … Continue reading

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