Male pattern hair loss is a very common condition affecting men of all ages. Usually it is related to genetics and male sex hormones, following a pattern of a receding hair line and thinning hair on the crown of the head. Male pattern hair loss affects at least 50% of men at some point in their lives, and possibly as many as 80% by the age of 70.  Why does this happen? Baldness occurs when hair follicles shrink over time; as a result the person attains shorter and finer hair.

Some people embrace it, while others seek to change this fate. Oddly enough, although it is not verbally spoken, most people feel a full head of hair has some significance. It's usually strength, virility, youth, and power. It seems to also take an emotional toll on men that have hair loss, such as feelings of frustration, depression, loss of self-esteem, social withdrawal, and even suicide.

There is a hair loss classification based on the severity known as the Hamilton-Norwood Scale, first introduced in the 1950s by Dr. James Hamilton and later revised by Dr. O'Tar Norwood in the 1970s.

If you suffer from a receding hair line, thinning hair or complete hair loss, Transitions is here to help! At Transitions of Indiana, We take great pride in providing our clients with the latest breakthroughs in hair restoration technology. Contact us today for a FREE hair and scalp analysis! Call us at 1-800-GET-HAIR or visit our website at TransitionsIndy.com.

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

Fish with high mercury

Some fish can cause thinning hair and brittle nails. The reason being, they may contain high-levels of mercury and if a person were to eat a lot of it, the result may be hair loss. Examples of fish that contain these high doses are swordfish and mackerel.

Sugar

It is a known thing that too much sugar can be bad for you. We have grown up with the constant reminder of the villain sugar. However, did you know why? Besides the risk of cavities, eating a large amount of sugar everyday causes blood sugar levels to increase as well. It becomes a domino effect. The rise in sugar results in a rise of insulin your body pumps-out. Not only that, but it also increases the levels of androgens. Androgen is the male hormone that can shrink hair follicles in both men and women.

High-Glycemic Foods

Starchy white breads, pastas and cakes can trigger similar responses as sugar.

Too much vitamin A

Too much vitamin A may cause hair loss. No – this is not a typo. Ultra high doses of an individual vitamin A supplement can be dangerous. Alternative recommendation is to take a daily multi-vitamin instead.

Little protein

Your hair and nails are made of protein. Your body needs protein every day for different functions, but unfortunately, our bodies don't store protein. Therefore, it's necessary to intake a certain amount of protein to keep your body running strong. Protein can be found in not only meat, but also from beans, tofu, spinach, lentils and more. Fun fact- foods with a particular amino acid that creates keratins is also helpful; for instance, pork, broccoli, wheat germs and red peppers. 

Too little iron and zinc

Lacking in both zinc and iron can lead to hair and nail problems. These minerals found in red meats, some seafood and some beans are essential to the formulation of keratin. A neat trick to check your zinc level is to check your nails. The little white flecks in your nails are a good indicator for a lack of zinc in your diet.

Happy snacking!

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If you suffer from hair loss or thinning hair and need help finding the right solution for you, visit TransitionsIndy.com today to schedule a FREE hair and scalp evaluation with one of our hair loss specialists.

Transitions of Indiana is the largest hair restoration center in the state, contributes only the latest and best technologies to combat hair loss. Amongst our offerings of every proven solution is our Laser Hair Therapy. Low-level Laser Hair Therapy (LLLT) is a revolutionary, non-surgical solution for both men and women whom are suffering from the devastating effects of hair loss. 

A safe and effective way to stop your hair from thinning, thickens your existing hair, and re-grows new hair. The low-level lasers are “soft” lasers (or “cold” lasers). These lasers do not have the thermal-component to cut, burn, or vaporize. LLLT has been approved by the FDA for the promotion of hair growth and is a completely safe.

The goal of Laser Hair Therapy is to increase circulation of the blood to the base of the follicle and to stimulate the hair organs (nerves, muscles, and the growth center of the hair follicle). Over time, this process helps to strengthen weakened hair follicles and breaks up the buildup commonly found from the production of DHT. With Laser Hair Therapy, you can achieve thicker, fuller, shinier, and healthier looking hair.

Benefits of Laser Hair Therapy Treatment:

Are you losing large clumps of hair in the shower? These hair loss signs may just be your hair going through its natural stages of life. It’s common to lose hair while you’re brushing, showering, or styling your hair because once the hair dies, it falls out and a new strand is there to replace it. You’ll never notice that you even lost the hair when you look in the mirror. However, sometimes the hair won’t grow back or may start to thin all over. This could be a much more serious condition called Androgenetic Alopecia or better known as male or female patterned baldness. 

There are many reasons why a woman can lose her hair. For instance, your hair loss could be due to genetics. Genetics plays a huge role in the chemical makeup of a person. To find out if your hair loss could be genetic, it would be good to do some digging. Look at photos of your grandparents, great grandparents and even your parents. Do they show signs of balding? Talk to them as well to see if they ever experienced hair loss or hair thinning at an early age or even at all. If they did, the fact of the matter is that your hair loss is probably genetic. If your hair loss is due to genetics there are several options a women has to restore her hair. She can get a hair transplant, a hair replacement, or even extensions to make her hair full and healthy again. Visit TransitionsIndy.com to schedule a free consultation today.

A woman may also lose her hair due to hormone changes. After experiencing sudden changes in hormones it may cause the hair to fall out in clumps. Some good examples of this are pregnancy or even menopause. During pregnancy and breast feeding, a woman’s hormone levels are extremely high. After the woman finishes breast feeding hormone levels may drop back down to their normal state and this may cause drastic hair loss.

Many women are frequently dieting or trying to lose weight. However, if this is done in an unhealthy matter it too may cause hair loss. Going on a crash diet could make you lose weight, but it could also encourage hair loss. Improper dieting drains the body of the nutrients and minerals it needs to produce new hair cells.

Hair loss can affect women of any age or ethnicity. It doesn't discriminate. However, don’t let hair loss affect your life. Don’t lose confidence or get depressed. Get answers. There are many solutions available to women who suffer from any type of hair loss. Hair loss procedures can be non-surgical or surgical. It depends on the type of hair loss you’re experiencing to decide which treatment is best for you. The best way to find out how to get your hair back is to talk to a hair loss professional at Transitions of Indiana. Visit TransitionsIndy.com

                                                 

This is Gunner, Dave Gundaker to be exact. While it is very likely that you recognize his face, you would find it easier to identify his voice if you heard it. Gunner is an afternoon DJ on WFBQ Radio (Q-95).

Gunner recognized the signs of hair loss in his mid-forties. He noticed there was thinning and receding that was occurring quite rapidly. This discovery left a not-so-pleasant feeling in Gunner, so he decided that this would not define who he is. He would take the reins on his hair loss situation and proceeded to visit Transitions of Indiana.

At Transitions of Indiana, we offer every proven solution designed specifically to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual client based upon the criteria of their desires, expectations, as well as a customization to their specific lifestyle. Our trained technicians and stylists combine their technical expertise and artistry to provide the hair replacement systems that are virtually unnoticeable.

                                               

For Gunner, the best solution to his problem was Laser Hair Therapy, with an inclusion of scalp treatments. Laser Hair Therapy is a method recognized by hair restoration physicians as a device that can restore hair. While it may not regrow all of your hair, it may help awaken your hair from a dormant state and extend the amount of time you have the hair. 

Gunner recently appeared on Indy Style to share his experience with hair loss and how Laser Hair Therapy helped restore his hair. One of our consultants, Melissa Greene, joined Gunner on Indy Style to show how Transitions' Laser Treatment Program is helping men and women in Indianapolis restore their thinning hair. Their segment can be seen on our website at https://TransitionsIndy.com/patient/Gunner/.     

                           

His progress has been quite pleasing to him as he now has thicker hair after only undergoing half of his treatment program. Results may vary.

When most people think of the arrival of autumn and winter, their thoughts turn to the changing of the leaves, trendy “in-season” boots, cute hats, etc. Nevertheless, with the good, comes the annoying. Different seasons require different hair care techniques. When autumn arrives, hair tends to get dry, brittle and dull. Here are some tips that will keep your hair from falling short this season!

Pinking of the Canal

Friday, October 3, 2014

Ohio Street Basin on the Downtown Canal

To kickoff Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Colts and Pools of Fun will host the Pinking of the Canal Friday, October 3, at the Ohio Street Basin on the Canal in downtown Indianapolis. This event will run from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and is a free event, open to the public. The Pinking of the Canal event will include live music, free limited edition Colts Pink Posters, Colts Cheerleaders and Blue and much more! We hope you can join in the efforts to combat breast cancer Friday, October 3, for the Pinking of the Canal!

“A CRUCIAL CATCH” Game

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Lucas Oil Stadium

The Indianapolis Colts are dedicating their October 6 game at Lucas Oil Stadium to Breast Cancer Awareness. At this game they will have a variety of “pink” elements including:

There are more ways you can get involved. Check out the website below to see:  www.colts.com/community/programs-initiatives/pink.html

October we will be showing my pride by stampeding blue AND pink, will you?

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