Talking to Friends and Family about Your Hair Loss

            Hair loss is a part of life for many women that impacts the relationships they have with their family, friends, and colleagues. Many people who haven’t experienced hair loss may not understand the challenge, but friends and family can be great supporters when they understand how and when to help.

•Female Hair Loss

            Women often experience anxiety as a result of their hair loss because of concerns around the judgment of others, leading them to seek conventional and alternative solutions to help their hair grow. However, these solutions may not have worked at all or only worked moderately, potentially increasing a sense of isolation and helplessness.

 •The Psychosocial Problem

            Research has demonstrated that the emotional and mental issues that surface after hair loss may be more impactful than the hair loss itself. According to David H. Kingsley, PhD., research shows that hair loss often results in lowered self-esteem, increased depression and anxiety, perceived lack of self-control, and avoidance of social gatherings. While many respondents experienced these symptoms in different intensities and with varying duration, a problem experienced by many was the lack of support from friends and family.
           
           Feeling loved, validated, and understood by the people in your life is a vital part of keeping yourself happy and healthy in the face of life’s difficulties, including female hair loss.

•Help from Your Support System

            Dr. Kinglsey suggests that family and friends must take the hair loss seriously. Women especially benefit from the unconditional support of their closest friends and family to walk through this difficult time together. Additionally, your physician and hair care consultants can provide encouragement and a listening ear. However, the only way that people in your life will know how to help is if you talk with them about your feelings and tell them the best way to support you.

            You may want to begin a conversation by sharing how your hair loss began by describing the effects it has had on your life. Make sure to discuss the emotional impact of the hair loss, specifically speaking of the effects it has had on your relationships. You can explore your reactions to hair loss by thinking through how the stress has changed across time, in different contexts, and with different people.

            After you share your side of the story it is then the responsibility of your friends and family members to give a voice to their emotions and thoughts. They may have concerns and ideas that they, too, want to talk about concerning your hair loss. Listen empathically to your loved ones and offer support. Once you have both shared your emotions and reactions, there is common ground to move forward.

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1. Oysters
A lack of zinc in your diet may lead to hair loss. Oysters have an abundance of zinc. Eating oysters can easily reach the necessary amount of zinc you should have per day in small servings. Other foods that you can eat to fill the zinc quota are nuts and eggs.

2. Spinach
Everyone knows what happens to the cartoon character Popeye when he eats some spinach. He gets big and strong and can take on anything. Well eating spinach may also have positive effects on your hair. Spinach contains the irons and vitamin C your hair follicles need to stay healthy. If you don’t like spinach then broccoli may be a good alternative.

3. Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is another healthy option that may keep your hair healthy. Greek yogurt contains vitamins B5 and D, these are essential to quality hair follicle health. Other alternatives are cottage cheese and skim milk.

4. Poultry
Hair is nearly all protein so what better food should you eat to help keep your hair nice and strong then chicken which is filled with protein. Poultry contains zinc, iron, and vitamin B. If you currently have a lack of protein in your diet some poultry can fill that void and may even keep your hair healthy. One alternative is lean beef.

5. Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes may be an excellent option for those in need of more vitamin A. A lack of vitamin A may lead to an itchy scalp and possibly dandruff. Some alternatives to sweet potatoes are apricots, mangoes, carrots, and cantaloupe.
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Source: WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/beauty/hair-styling/top-10-foods-for-healthy-hair?page=2







Trichotillomania (trick-o-til-o-MAY-nee-ah), sometimes called TTM or “trich”, is a disorder that results in individuals pulling out hair strands in various parts of their body. TTM is one of several behaviors that are identified as “body-focused repetitive behaviors” (BFRB). Other behaviors in this category include skin picking, scraping of skin, or biting of nails. According to the Trichotillomania Learning Center, “trich” impacts people of all ages, with one in 50 people experiencing “trich” in their lifetime. The majority of people begin pulling out their hair between the ages of 11 and 13. If hair pulling goes unnoticed by parents, children could move into adolescence with the compulsion. If you suspect that your child is struggling with trichotillomania, it’s important to take steps to help your child.

Signs and Symptoms
There are a few common signs that your child may be engaging in BFRBs, particularly trich. Your child may engage in hair pulling in front of you. Often, individuals are compelled to pull their hair during sedentary activities, such as watching television, surfing the web, or listening to a lecture. You may also notice thinning hair or bald patches on your child’s body, perhaps on the scalp, eyelashes, or eyebrows. A very common symptom of people struggling with “trich” is social isolation and withdrawal. Pullers will likely feel embarrassed and ashamed by their behavior, which causes them to isolate from people who love and care about them.

Treatment
TTM is a very real psychological and medical condition that requires treatment. The desire to pull out the hair is compulsive and may result in bald patches. Hair pulling varies based on the individual’s compulsion. Individuals may feel compelled only to pluck hair from a particular part of their head or eyebrows. Others may pluck hair from all regions of their body, unconcerned with the location. Teens are a particularly challenging TTM population because there are many other stressors in a teen’s life. Therapy for “trich” will address the hair pulling compulsion while discussing broader aspects of the child’s life.
The therapist, child, and parents determine parental involvement in therapy meetings. Depending on the age of the child and the presenting problems, the level of parental involvement will vary. Parents may be involved to a greater degree in some aspects of the therapy than in others. Living with a child who has TTM can be emotionally trying for parents as well as siblings. In addition to the individual therapy that your child receives, attending your own individual sessions may also be important.
If you notice that your child is engaging in hair pulling, you should make an appointment with your child’s pediatrician and a trained therapist immediately. Working to stop TTM requires a team approach that includes trained professionals. Supporting your child through this difficult situation is complex. Work with other adults that your child trusts to build a support team around him/her. Providing your child with resources and someone with whom to talk is a necessary first step.

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References

Charlie Villanueva has alopecia universalis, a variation of alopecia areata. Alopecia does not define who Charlie V is. As a member of the National Basketball Association Charlie V has made extraordinary achievements. He was drafted by the Toronto Raptors with the seventh pick in the first round of the 2005 NBA draft. He went on to make the All-Rookie team in his first year as well as playing in the rookie challenge during all-star weekend. While Charlie V has accomplished a lot on the court he may have accomplished even more off of it. He has won multiple community awards through the NBA and the Toronto Raptors for his work in the community. As spokesman for the NAAF (National Alopecia Areata Foundation) Charlie V has been able to talk to many others that have been affected by some form of alopecia. One person in particular that Charlie V met was Derek, an 11 year old, who has alopecia. Seeing Charlie V play in an NBA game gave Derek the confidence to remove his hat and live proudly with alopecia and to not be afraid. Charlie V currently plays for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA.

Ryan Shazier has alopecia, but he doesn’t let it negatively affect him. Like many young people growing up with alopecia he was teased with comments such as “cue ball” and “patch”. While comments like this could’ve broken Ryan Shazier’s spirits, it instead had the complete opposite effect. Ryan Shazier has embraced his alopecia to the point where he views it as an advantage. Ryan Shazier played football at the Ohio State University before getting drafted in the first round of the National Football League draft in 2014 by the Pittsburgh Steelers at pick fifteen.


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Want to look like a star?  These famous celebrities have something that makes their hairstyle unique and stand out from the crowd.



Halle Berry’s short hair pixie cut:
Not many people can pull off the Halle Berry pixie cut, but her iconic look definitely doesn’t disappoint. A lot of women may find the short hair look to be difficult to attempt, but with the right hair style you can make any look your own.

Justin Bieber’s bangs:
This look should never be attempted by anyone over the age of 16. This look should be strictly left to the teens and preteens. There is a reason that Bieber no longer rocks this look and that reason is he outgrew it. While Bieber has changed up his hairstyle nobody will forget the massive bangs hairstyle he had when he first became popular.

Marilyn Monroe’s Curls:
Marilyn Monroe’s signature curls have inspired many others to attempt to copy this famous hairstyle. Recently celebrities such as Madonna, Angelina Jolie, and Christina Aguilera have all tried to make the Marilyn Monroe look their own, but none of them can pull off the look quite like Marilyn Monroe did.

George Clooney’s Caesar hairstyle:
The Caesar is the hairstyle Clooney made all the rage while starring in the television drama “ER.” Clooney was a trendsetter in the hairstyle game as many other celebrities tried to pull off this look. Clooney has since ditched the Caesar look as he has gotten older and has went with a more conventional look that is more proper for his age. He now makes going grey stylish and distinguished with his new hairstyles.

Jennifer Aniston’s “Rachel” haircut:
The “Rachel” is the name for the haircut Jennifer Aniston’s character Rachel on the television show Friends had. This somewhat short, but sleek look grew in popularity amongst women as the show Friends grew in popularity.


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Everyone has habits! Whether its a good or a bad habit, we're all guilty of having them. But did you know that you could be losing your hair because of your everyday habits. Built up stress or even too many cheeseburgers may play a huge role in your hair loss.

Overwhelming Stress:
Have you recently went through a bad break up, divorce, or a loved one passing away. These built up emotions are causing stressors in life and this can cause you to lose your hair. It is known as Telogen Effluvium, which is also the same factor that can cause hair loss caused by infections, or having a baby. The one thing to determine if your hair loss is due to stress is to think about the past and current events you have faced. Hair loss from stress can occur up to 3 months after the stressful event took place. But there's good news. Once you relive the stress in your life, your hair will most likely grow back!

Too Much Heat:                                                                         
Are you always styling or fixing your hair with heating products like blow-dryers, straighteners, or curling irons? If so you could be damaging your hair. Too much heat applied to your hair may make your hair dry, frizzy, and even fall out. The best way to prevent hair loss, if you must use any styling tools that use excessive heat, is to use a heat protectant spray and to make sure your hair is completely dry before you try to straighten or curl it.  As far as blow-drying your hair, try giving yourself time to let your hair air- dry. This will allow you to use less overall heat on your hair.

Hair Styles:
You wake up some mornings and your running late or just not feeling it, so you pull your hair up into a pony tail. Pony tails are cute, easy, and are perfect for the busy person or athlete. However, they can cause you to lose your hair if you wear your pony tail too tight. A tight pony tail breaks and splits your hair causing damage that can take a while to replace. The best way to wear a ponytail or braids every day is to rotate them between different spots on the scalp. For example, one day do a low pony tail and the next a high pony tail. This will relieve the pressure on the scalp reducing the risk of hair loss. Also. Never use rubber bands to tie your hair back with. Try to use a soft scrunchy or alternative. Rubber bands alone will damage the hair.


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.

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It can be frustrating to hear about research that you might benefit from but is still in the “promising” stage. Such is the case with stem cell research related to hair loss. Yet, the glass is half-full because much progress has been and is being made. The apparent resolution to hair loss seems to have been hiding in our scalp all along.

Hair follicles may hibernate, but they do not die. Even after hair loss follicles retain viable stem cells (little fountains of life) that can, with the right kind of nudge, get hair follicles producing again. It’s like a miracle waiting to happen.

Stem Cells

Stem cells are undifferentiated (or pluripotent), meaning they can morph into any of the body’s 200 plus types of cells. Throughout life, they keep their ability to divide and become cellular specialists. If stem cells in dormant hair follicles can be reactivated, it is believed new hair will grow.

Our chameleon stem cells, which contain the template for all cells, start the creation process by producing “progenitor” cells. The progenitor cells can only change into a select few cell types. For those with male or female pattern hair loss, follicle stem cells have stopped producing progenitor (replacement) cells for those worn out or damaged.

Discovery: Follicle Stem Cells Cause Hair Growth

In 2004, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine thought that stem cells inside the bulge of a follicle were the instigators of hair growth. To prove this, they isolated some follicle stem cells and transplanted them into the skin of mice. The procedure produced new hair growth within four weeks.

The researchers looked forward to isolating stem cells taken from the adult human scalp and replanting them in other areas, hoping to produce similar results. They estimated another ten years before people would be able to heal resulting from the use of stem cell transplantation.

Discovery: “Fat” Stem Cells Tell Follicle Stem Cells What To Do

Fast forward to 2011. Though researchers had known stem cells in hair follicles need a signal from the skin to produce hair, where exactly the signal originated was a mystery. Then, in studies at Yale University, researchers located stem cells in the fatty layer of human skin that send out molecular messages prompting hair growth.

Those who have male or female patterned hair loss still have a reserve of live stem cells in their dormant roots, but the roots need a molecular jolt to resume hair growth. The Yale researchers are hoping to get the “fat” stem cells to transmit “grow hair” signals to the stem cells snoozing inside unproductive follicles.

In A Nutshell . . .

1.      Researchers stimulate fatty tissue stem cells
2.      Fatty tissue stem cells transmit the message “grow hair!”
3.      Dormant follicle stem cells receive the message, “grow hair!”
4.      Follicle stem cells wake up
5.      Follicle stem cells get busy creating progenitor cells
6.      Progenitor cells become hair producing cells
7.      Hair resumes growing
 
Let’s hope that soon stem cell therapy will become a routine procedure to alleviate hair loss.

“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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