Svenson Aug E-newsletter

Many of us suffer from stress and a hectic lifestyle, an unhealthy diet and polluted environment. All these elements can contribute towards hair loss. What can trichologists do to counter these problems and promote a full head of healthy hair and a reinvigorated scalp?

Hair conditions
‧	Dull and thin; fallen hair is weaker and drier than before
‧	Oily hair and scalp, excessive dandruff
‧	tensed scalp, which leads to headache sometimes

Excess oil on scalp will create DHT. The 5-alpha reductase in hair follicles will combine with Testosterone in hair oil forming DHT which weakens the hair follicle and shorten the life cycle. The effect of DHT is illustrated by weak and thin hair.

O2 HP Hair and Scalp Energiser uses natural purified oxygen with a unique high-pressure delivery technique to clear oil serum, scurf and dandruff thoroughly, improve micro-circulation and help banish DHT. Visible results can be seen after just one session.

Lifestyle
‧	insufficient sleep, always sleep less than 8 hours
‧	poor quality of sleep
‧	lack of exercise

Stress from work
‧	worry about career prospects and relationships
‧	Overtime work，and irregular eating patterns

When we become stressed, our body releases adrenalin that can enhance cortisol levels, decelerate blood circulation and cause excessive oil excretion. These all hinder the oxygen and nutrient supply to the hair follicle.

APR Follicle Boost helps to regulate the hair growth cycle and prolong the anagen phase when new hair is coming through, it’s Oleanolic acid can inhibit DHT

Tricho-active Laser Therapy can eliminate the toxic elements which may hinder hair growth; accelerate blood circulation so as to repair and re-activate hair and follicles.

Stem Cell Activation Technology (SCAT) using a transdermal delivery system, active ingredients including AFC-CM and Copper Peptide are targeted to the follicles to regenerate hair cells. Tired stem cells can regain nutrients and energy to promote healthy, young hair cells and; transmit signals to damaged hair roots for self-repairing.

Diet habit
‧	Eat little meat and carbohydrates
‧	Prefer fruit and vegetables
‧	Prefer seafood, e.g. salmon and shell fish

Meat and vegetables contain protein, iron, vitamins and minerals which are essential for healthy hair. A deficiency of minerals and vitamins can cause hair loss.

Although seafood is nutritious, it can be polluted by heavy metals like mercury.

Hair Mineral Analysis (HMA) can trace the level of heavy metals and toxicants in the body and indicates a deficiency of essential minerals, both of which may hinder healthy hair growth. Based on HMA results, Svenson trichologists will provide nutrient advice which help detox and restores your body’s internal balance.

You never really think that thinning hair can happen to women, but the evidence in my mirror told me otherwise. And my friends began to notice. “Are you alright? You seem to be losing hair.” I realized it was time to seek expert help.

The professionalism of Lady Svenson immediately gave me confidence and peace of mind. My consultant undertook a detailed hair and scalp checkup and analysis for me and explained to me the causes of my hair loss. Then my consultant recommended FNC Herbal Revitaliser and Tricho-active Laser Therapy. After 4 months of treatment, any fall-out had stopped and my hair was very noticeably fuller and more lustrous. I was so happy that my friends also noticed the significant difference.

Now I have occasional hair maintenance treatments to keep my hair healthy and pretty.

How can I improve oily hair and scalp?

It’s important first of all to watch your diet. Try to cut back on fried, oily and high calorie food and eat more vegetables and fruits. Relax and do light exercises to help relieve stress and try to get a good night’s sleep. Wash your hair with a suitable shampoo daily. If your oily problem still hasn’t improved it might be time to seek professional advice and have a hair and scalp check up. Deep cleansing treatments will help to improve your condition.

What is Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)?

DHT is the primary contributing factor in male-pattern baldness. Oil contains testosterone and a hair follicle has 5 alpha reductase. When they combine in the hair follicle, the 5 alpha reductase will convert the testosterone to another potent androgen, called DHT. DHT will bind to the receptor sites and make the hair roots become weaker and weaker until eventually baldness begins.

Is there any medication that can cure hair loss?

Finasteride is the only medication approved to treat male pattern hair loss. It is a synthetic antiandrogen which acts by inhibiting type II 5-alpha reductase, the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. Hair loss will resume after stopping the dosage of Finasteride. Possible side effects include erectile dysfunction, impotence, low libido and gynecomestica.

What is postnatal hair loss?

Many women who have given birth experience some degree of hair loss. During pregnancy however, hair is often at its best because of the high levels of the female hormone oestrogen. More hair follicles enter the growth phase than normal. After childbirth hormone levels change dramatically, often causing the hair growth cycle to become 'disturbed'. The normal hair growth cycle soon returns and many hairs re-enter the resting phase, most women notice the hair loss at this time. Hair loss occurs from the sixth week to the thirtieth week after childbirth. This type of hair loss is common and the condition is temporary. Once the body has settled down and returned to the pre-pregnancy state, normally at around the twenty-eighth week after childbirth, the extra hair loss spontaneously stops. If the hair loss continues for more than 34 weeks, it would be a good idea to seek professional advice.