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This week, Transitions of Indiana will dive into the topic of how smoking directly influences your hair loss.

As many of you know, there are 4,000 poisonous chemicals, carcinogens, and toxic metals in one cigarette. Everyone knows how those chemicals harm our lungs, but smoking is also directly related to hair loss. Even if you have genetic, patterned hair loss, smoking will exacerbate shedding and diminish the effectiveness of treatments, including medications.

Among other poisons, cigarettes contain DDT which is a banned insecticide, formaldehyde (embalming fluid), the rat poison called arsenic, a radioactive gas called radon, and toluene which is an industrial solvent. Just reading that is enough to make a person’s hair follicles quiver.


How Smoking Affects Hair Health

4000 poisonous chemicals
When smokers take a puff, the body automatically attempts to clean the chemicals from its system. Cleaning takes energy away from other body functions such as hair growth.

Carbon monoxide
Hair follicles are among the fastest growing cells in the body. That is why follicles need continuous access to nutrients and oxygen. Because carbon monoxide limits the oxygen and nutrients available in the blood stream, hair follicle cells suffer from malnutrition and inadequate oxygen when an individual smoker inhales it.

Living in high gear
The human body is not designed to live in a constant state of excitement. Nicotine in cigarettes triggers the release of adrenaline, keeping the body revved up. Living in high gear, over time, wears out the entire system, causing the smoker to age faster.

Circulation
Nicotine in the system keeps blood vessels in a contracted state. This restricts blood flow to our fast growing follicle cells, and every other cell in the body.

Hormones
Smoking increases the dihydrotestosterone in hair follicles and, smokers generally have higher levels of testosterone in their system. When elevated amounts of DHT and testosterone get together, the chance of hair loss is increased.

Second hand cigarette smoke contains 250 toxins and 50 of them are carcinogens. If you are around secondhand smoke frequently it is a health hazard and may aggravate hair loss.

Restore Health to Your Hair

Hair loss and early graying are visible effects of smoking, making them good motivators for smoking cessation. If you want to quit, make sure you have support and talk to your doctor about the best way to approach it. Here are four more tips:

1.   You will need to learn other ways to relax. Many people smoke when stressed and need new tools to cool their jets post smoking. Music, meditation, breathing or stretching exercises, soaking in the tub, or taking up a hobby, are options. You must find something that works for you.

2.   It is helpful to rid the house of anything related to cigarettes and smoking. That includes cleaning the carpet, drapes, and furniture to eliminate cigarette odor.

3.   Did you know that eating fruits, veggies, and dairy products affect the taste of cigarettes? Many smokers report smoking tastes terrible after eating those good-for-you foods.
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4.   Getting exercise helps relieve nervous energy and makes it easier for the body to clean out toxins. The exercise does not have to be strenuous or boring. Walking, yoga, shooting hoops, bike riding, playing tennis, and dancing are suggestions, but choose something you enjoy.

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!”

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.





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.



Safe, Effective and Affordable Hair Loss Treatments and Medical Solutions


For most men and women, thinning hair and hair loss stems from a condition known as “Androgenetic Alopecia”. This genetic condition affects millions around the world and the only safe, effective and affordable treatments are limited to the following:

  • Minoxidil (Topical) – FDA approved and found in products like Rogaine®. You simply apply the solution twice a day to your scalp.

  • Finasteride (Oral Medication) – FDA approved and sold as Propecia®. In short, Finasteride inhibits the formation of the DHT hormone that’s responsible for weakening hair growth, which in turn decreases the rate of hair loss.

  • Laser Hair Therapy – laser hair therapy for hair loss is a revolutionary, non-surgical breakthrough for both men and women suffering from the devastating effects. With laser hair therapy, you can achieve thicker, fuller, shinier, and healthier looking hair.

  • Hair Replacement - Hair replacement is the redistribution of genetically permanent hair from areas on the back and sides of the head. The hair is redistributed to areas of lesser density. These areas are typically on the top of the head.

There are a variety of products that claim they prevent or reverse the signs of hair loss, but as a smart consumer you need to realize that’s not always true. Watch out for products that are not FDA approved and that don’t show any clinical research to prove its effectiveness.

With all the treatments on the market, the 4 that are listed above are proven remedies that may show results for YOU! Before trying anything, Transitions of Indiana recommends you speak to a hair specialist about the best options for your situation. Everyone who suffers from hair thinning and hair loss is at a different stage and its better to seek out a professional who can give you the advice you need.

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!”


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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