What is Alopecia?
Alopecia is the medical term for “Hair Loss”. So, when you are experiencing hair fall / hair loss you're experiencing Alopecia.
What are the common types of Alopecia?
- Alopecia Areata (AA) - inflammatory - Autoimmune disease- immune system attacks follicles.
- Androgenic Alopecia (AGA) Hereditary
- Telogen Effluvium (TE) / Anagen Effluvium (AE)
○ Telogen Effluvium is stress induced alopecia- Trauma (family, loss loved ones, sudden break up/divorce, stressful job).
○ Anagen Effluvium is related to toxic shock. (Chemo / Meds)
- Central Cicatricial Centrifugal Alopecia (CCCA)
○ Inflammation attacks the follicles in the crown area of the head in women. 50-70% of African American women suffer from CCCA. Some studies have shown links to CCCA to genetics and fibroids. Some symptoms may be itching, burning tenderness, or no symptoms.
- Traction Alopecia (TA)
○ Bad hair styling practices
- Nutritional hair loss is not on the list of alopecia however with poor nutrition you will experience significant hair loss. One of the main nutrients we need to grow healthy hair is Vitamin D3. 80% of the world's population is Vitamin D deficient.
○ Ferritin, Zinc, Vitamin D3, and folate deficiency causes hair loss.
What is Hair Loss Practitioner
- A Hair Loss Practitioner learns about the hair loss and different treatments options that can assist individuals suffering from Alopecia and different scalp disorders.
What is a Trichologist?
- A Trichologist studies disorders of the hair and scalp. Trichologist takes a deeper look into the client’s overall health to achieve maximum results.
Both a Trichologist and a Hair Loss Practitioner can service clients experiencing hair loss.
**Products don't make your hair grow; products only assist with the growing process! **
It's important to identify the specific type and discover the root cause of the alopecia.
Hair loss starts in the gut! Bad Gut Health!