People are always seeking answers to their receding hair lines. Most spend an absorbent amount of money on products and hair care before they even consult a professional. The shear fact is, everyone wants to pretend they are in control of their hairs destiny and its hard to find the right type of help. It also doesn’t help when there are countless misconceptions out there about hair loss. Its important to separate fact from fiction, therefore this month, Transitions of Indiana in Indianapolis gets to the bottom of myths about hair loss. Here’s the bald truth.

“Hair Loss is Passed Down From Your Mother’s Side of the Family”
For years now, it has been thought that hair loss was inherited from the mother’s side of the family. This myth is FALSE. The primary baldness gene is on the X chromosome, which men only get from their mothers; however there are other factors that come into play. For instance, research shows that men who have bald fathers are more likely to develop male pattern baldness.

“Wearing a Hat for Years has Resulted in My Hair Falling Out”
From helmets to ball caps, rumor has it that hats cause eventual hair loss. This myth is also FALSE. This theory comes from the idea of excess stress and tugging on hair follicles. However, wearing a hat is not considered, “excess” on the follicles like hair braids hair extensions and other hairstyles can be. As long as you keep the hat clean by rotating their use and/or washing them, they should not result in stress or scalp infection. Take care of your hair and make sure that your scalp and hair are always clean. Dirt has the ability to clog follicles. Shampoo 2-3 times per week and condition daily and you shouldn’t encounter any problems.

“Substantial Sun Exposure On My Head Has Resulted In My Hair Loss”
This applies mostly to those individuals living down south. This statement is simply FALSE. Your hair actually acts as a shield against your scalp. Hair loss in both men and women appear at the follicle level and the sun would have to penetrate at this depth in order to truly contribute to any damage.

“Stress Has Resulted in My Hair Loss Over the Years”
This myth is TRUE. Severe amounts of stress has the ability to cause temporary hair loss (alopecia areata) However, the scalp has the ability to recover and hair can grow back as a result.

“Smoking Can Cause Hair Discoloration and Hair Loss”
This myth is TRUE. According to J. G. Mosley of the Leigh Infirmary in Lancashire, England in an article in Science News (January 11, 1997) smokers are four times more likely to have gray hair than non-smokers. Even worse, smoking has been conclusively connected to accelerated hair loss.

Let Transitions of Indiana help give your hair what it needs to grow strong and healthy. We encourage you to take the time and review your options then come in for a no cost, no obligation private hair loss consultation.

“We Restore More Than Just Your Hair!”
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Transitions of Indiana is a premiere hair replacement center. Whether you live in Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Speedway, Carmel or anywhere in the surrounding Indiana area, we offer FREE private, confidential consultations to help you determine which customized treatment option is best for your individual situation.  Our hair replacement solution options include Sensigraft, Reallusions, Graduated Enhancement, Laser Hair Therapy, Hair Extensions, and hair loss control products. Take the first step to a new you and schedule your free hair loss evaluation.



For most men and women, thinning hair and hair loss can be a catastrophic experience.  Generally speaking, hair loss is more prominent in men, but women may also experience hair loss at extreme levels. Whether you’re a man or a woman, chances are you may experience some level of hair loss, hair thinning, or hair breakage in your lifetime.  For most of us, we can only hope it comes later in our lives, but for some individuals it’s important to take an active approach to combating your hair problems. The good news is nowadays, there are solutions for just about every problem. 

Female hair loss may occur for various reasons including the following:

Female Pattern Hair Loss
With female pattern hair loss, gradual thinning across the top of the head is caused by an abnormal reaction to the male hormone, testosterone. It takes longer for a hair to grow back in after it is shed and thicker, longer hairs are replaced by shorter, thinner hairs.

Stress
Emotional and physical stress may lead to increased cortisol levels which affect hormonal levels and may cause hair loss.

Alopecia
This is an autoimmune disease that makes hair fall out in small patches. In many cases, it may lead to total baldness.

Hormonal Changes
Hormonal imbalance occurs in every woman to some degree as she ages and estrogen levels fall. When estrogen levels fall, the body allows more available testosterone without opposition. When this happens, hair loss may be the victim.

Diet and Nutrition
A common cause of hair loss in women is nutritional deficiency. A diet that is right for your hair should include proteins, iron, sulphur, zinc and Vitamin B and leave out the refined sugars that have a high Glycemic Index.  These foods include processed foods like white bread, French fries, sodas and beer to name a few.

Chemotherapy
Hair loss occurs during chemotherapy because it targets cancer cells as well as healthy cells and structures filled with tiny blood vessels that make hair are some of the fastest growing cells in the human body. As the chemo is battling the cancer cells, it also destroys hair cells.

Hair Products and Styling
Hairstyles such as ponytails, dreadlocks and tight rollers can cause constant pulling on the hair and therefore damage the hair follicles. 

Tinea Capitis
Tinea Capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp and is often referred to as ringworm of the scalp. Fungi can live on dead tissue of hair and skin layers and grow well in warm, moist areas. Your health care provider may prescribe medicine to help combat this scalp infection.

Trichotillomania
This is a mental disorder where an individual pulls out their hair frequently, which may cause bald spots on their scalp.

Menopause
As with most menopause symptoms, an imbalance of the body’s hormonal levels may lead to hair loss. The good news is that if this is the reason, it may not be permanent.

If you feel that any of these symptoms exist, you need to immediately consult a professional. This is the only step to finding the true culprit of your hair loss. Professionals may test hair samples and get to the root of your problem.

Let Transitions of Indiana in Indianapolis help give your hair what it needs to grow strong and healthy. We encourage you to take the time and review your options then come in for a no cost, no obligation private hair loss consultation.

“We Restore More Than Just Your Hair!”

Transitions of Indiana is a premiere hair replacement center. Whether you live in Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Speedway, Carmel or anywhere in the surrounding Indiana area, we offer FREE private, confidential consultations to help you determine which customized treatment option is best for your individual situation.  Our hair replacement solution options include Sensigraft, Reallusions, Graduated Enhancement, Laser Hair Therapy, Hair Extensions, and hair loss control products. Take the first step to a new you and schedule your free hair loss evaluation.


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