Is your diet to be blamed for your hair loss? What about some of your daily routines and lifestyle behaviors?  Could these things really be contributing to your hair loss? The answer may be yes! Let the experts at Van Scoy Hair Clinic help you identify the problem and find the answers and treatments that are right for you.
Some people are dealt the hand of hair loss through genetics, while others may be unknowingly contributing to their own hair loss.
If you answer yes to any of the following questions then you should consider consulting with a  professional at Van Scoy Hair Clinic. Your hair loss may be preventable and/or reversible.

#1 - Do you pull hard on your hair when braiding  and/or wear tight braids often?

How a woman feels about her hair is linked to her self-esteem and while you might like the look of your tight braids they can actually damage your hair follicles over time resulting in thinning and even bald spots. In our quest for beauty it may be advantageous to examine other fashion felons that may be contributing to hair loss, such as harsh chemical relaxers and/or inappropriate use of hair extensions. Check with a professional to determine if one of these may be the cause of your hair loss. 

#2 - Have you been under extreme stress at work or home?

Stress can indeed contribute to your hair loss. There are many types of stresses ranging from financial pressures to workload to physical illness. In most cases, hair re growth will resume to normal when  stress is reduced. 

#3 - Do you find yourself pulling out strands of your own hair?

This may be a condition known as Trichotillomania. Trichotillomania is an obsessive-compulsive disorder which is usually seen in pre-teen and teenage girls, but can affect women of all ages.  Because this behavior is often unconscious to the individual, it is possible to damage hair follicles before a problem is even detected. 
While hair follicles are remarkably resilient, constant pulling out of the hair may cause permanent damage and possibly permanent loss of the hair.
Trichotillomania is often misdiagnosed as Alopecia Areata, but the experienced consultants at Van Scoy Hair Clinic are knowledgeable on new medications and treatments available for this condition and can offer the help needed. 

#4 - Have you changed your diet?

Yes, something as simple as your diet can play a role in hair loss. With crash dieting you may lose much more than weight, you could experience hair loss. One of the main causes of sudden hair loss, also referred to as Telogen Effluvium, can be attributed to an uncontrolled or unplanned crash diet.
When your body is suddenly deprived of essential nutrients your hair may suffer.  

Extreme stress, hair braiding, trichotillomania and crash dieting can all contribute to hair loss. While these conditions are traditionally seen in women, they can cause hair loss for men as well. There are numerous hair restoration and hair replacement techniques available to restore your hair.

Call Van Scoy Hair Clinic at 1-800-332-6341 for a private consultation and take control of your hair loss today!

*These conditions may or may not be the cause of your hair loss. Please consult a professional for advice.

Hormones and female hair loss -  they go together. The combination is much more common than you might think, yet they can be just as devastating as you may imagine.

The professionals at Van Scoy Hair Clinic recognize that hair defines many things for a woman and losing one’s hair can negatively affect self-esteem and social interactions. Combined with hormone imbalances this can be a difficult and frustrating time for a woman, especially if she doesn’t understand the cause of her hair loss.

The most common type of hair loss in women is Androgenetic Alopecia, a big word that is commonly referred to as female pattern thinning hair. What most people do not realize is that this condition constitutes over 85 percent of all female hair loss and it is hormonally related.

Hormones affect women and their hair loss at various stages of life. Pregnancy can trigger thinning hair and hair loss. It is even more common for a woman to experience temporary thinning all over her scalp  three to six months after delivering a child. After this time period, hair will normally grow back and return to normal.

When a woman undergoes a hysterectomy her hormones once again may become imbalanced leading to hair growth problems.  Similar problems may occur pre- or post menopause, right at the time in a woman’s life when many things are changing and confusing. You do not need to navigate this time alone. At Van Scoy Hair Clinic we can help you understand what is happening and why it is affecting your hair and thus, your appearance. Even better, we can help you find solutions to solve the problem.

The experts at Van Scoy Hair Clinic believe that what you can’t control you may be able to fix. They have helped thousands of women understand how hormones affect hair loss and how specific techniques and treatments can help.

So, at whatever stage of life you may find yourself remember this – It is your life, so take action!
Call Van Scoy Hair Clinic today at 1-800-332-6341 and live each day to the fullest.

* These conditions may or may not be the cause of your hair loss. Please consult a professional for advice.