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1. What is Alopecia?
2. What is Diffuse Alopecia (thinning hair)?
3. What is Alopecia Areata (patchy hair loss)?
4. What is Alopecia Totalis?
5. What is Alopecia Universalis?
6. What is Psoriasis?
7. What is Male Pattern Baldness (MPB)?
8. What is Seborrhoea (greasy hair)?
9. What is Seborrhoea Dermatitis?
10. What is Pityryasis (dandruff)?
11. What is Pityriasis amientacea (severe dandruff)?
12. What is Telogen Effluvium (temporary hair loss)?
13. What is Follicle Trauma (hair breakage)?
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1. What is Alopecia?
ALOPECIA
Alopecia is an auto-immune disorder which causes the body’s immune system to attack it’s hair follicles. Shock, trauma, illness, diabetes, anaemia, crash dieting, medication, and chemotherapy are all common causes. It can take up to 5 years before stress manifests itself so many clients come in feeling that they have suffered no stress until we look a little further back.
A blood test is recommended to rule out thyroid problems, diabetes and anaemia.
Catching the condition in its early stages shows the best recovery rate. With the right diet and nutritional supplements and a decrease in stress levels as well as regular treatments of intense massage resulting in LOTS of stimulation to the scalp and follicles will help or encourage hair growth once more.
Regular treatment No 1 and home treatment is required. The more stimulation to the follicles and scalp the quicker the results. |
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2. What is Diffuse Alopecia (thinning hair)?
Diffuse alopecia is a general thinning of the hair all over. It generally effects older women, but has started to effect younger women and men due to high pressured careers.
Stress, anxiety, depression, iron deficiency and thyroid imbalance are all contributors.
The average life of a hair is approximately 3 years, but as we get older our hair is changing all the time and each hair that is replaced is slightly thinner in diameter than the one before, thus making the hair look thinner.
Regular treatment No 1 and home treatment is required. The more stimulation to the follicles and scalp the quicker the results. |
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3. What is Alopecia Areata (patchy hair loss)?
Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is recognised by hair loss resulting in small to large patches of baldness on the scalp or beard.
Regular treatment No 1 and home treatment is required. The more stimulation to the follicles and scalp the quicker the results. |
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4. What is Alopecia Totalis?
Alopecia totalis is total hair loss from the neck up. It denudes the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes and facial hair.
Regular treatment No 1 and home treatment is required. The more stimulation to the follicles and scalp the quicker the results. |
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5. What is Alopecia Universalis?
Alopecia universalis is the most severe form of hair loss. It denudes the whole body of hair.
Regular treatment No 1 and home treatment is required. The more stimulation to the follicles and scalp the quicker the results. |
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6. What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis
Psoriasis can be hereditry but can also be caused by emotional or traumatic stress. The bodies immune system starts trying to fight the anti bodies but it then goes in to over drive producing excessive skin cells that build up.
Psoriasis is defined by its fine to thick shiny, silvery scale which can effect small areas of the scalp or the whole scalp, often with an underlying redness especially if irritated or scratched. It is often flaky, feeling tight and uncomfortable, and can effect the ears and causes the nails to pit.
The exact causes for psoriasis are unknown so there is no definite cure for the condition and different treatments work for different people.
Once the scale is removed it quickly starts to replace its self but with regular treatments and/or the use of our home care pack No 3 it can be brought under control or even removed completely. |
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7. What is Male Pattern Baldness (MPB)?
Male Pattern Baldness
(androgenetic alopecia)
This is when the hair starts to thin at the temples and crown. It usually starts in early 20’s and is often hereditary, yet this is not always the case and self misdiagnosis is common.
If it is not the hereditary form it is usually caused by and increase in male hormones namely androgen & testosterone. Stress and diet are also factors.
If diagnosed with MPB regular treatment can slow the process. If misdiagnosed, the earlier treatment is started the quicker and better a response will be seen.
Regular treatment No 1 with lots of stimulation will help slow MPB and if misdiognosed will produce new hair growth. |
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8. What is Seborrhoea (greasy hair)?
Seborrhoea is the excessive production of oil on the scalp causing the follicle to distend. This can result in the hair falling out as the follicle can not grip it.
The causes are many; diet, hormones, puberty, stress, hereditary, nervous system, allergies, medication, and the use of incorrect hair products and hair care.
Its appearance is lifeless, dull & lacks elasticity. People who have greasy hair will often suffer from a greasy T-zone (forehead and nose).
With treatment No. 2 (No. 3 for scale) this condition is easily rectifiable. |
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9. What is Seborrhoea Dermatitis?
Area of redness covered with large yellow greasy scale. Redness is often seen beyond front and back of the hair line. It can affect the inside of ears too. Feels sensitive, tight, and crusty due to over active skin cell production, and can be weepy.
No 3 treatment will remove the scale then a change to No 2 products will remove the grease. |
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10. What is Pityryasis (dandruff)?
This condition is not usually inflammatory and can be either temporary or long lasting depending on the severity and cause.
Its causes can be imbalance of physical and mental states, bacterial, infection, medication, nutrition, climate, and quite commonly incorrect hair and scalp care.
Its appearance is that of white/yellow scaling, and loose oily fakes. It feels tight and can be itchy on the scalp.
With treatment No 3 this condition can be cleared easily. |
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11. What is Pityriasis amientacea (severe dandruff)?
This condition builds along the shaft of the hair flattening it, then building up layers similar to that of roof tiles. Its underlying scalp can be reddened and/or weeping. It is characterised by thick yellow/white scales which are easily removed but the excessive skin production causes it to begin rebuilding almost instantly.
With regular No. 3 treatment, this condition can be cured. |
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12. What is Telogen Effluvium (temporary hair loss)?
This is when the above normal amount of hair follicle remains in the resting phase. If this happens a large amount of hair can fall out very quickly. This isn’t usually a permanent condition and sensible hair and scalp care is very important. Stress and anaemia are often a factor.
With regular No. 1 treatment the hair will start to re-grow. |
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13. What is Follicle Trauma (hair breakage)?
Any excessive force on the hair such as tying the hair back, hair straighteners/rollers or chemical treatments can cause the hair to break. Patches of broken hair can be seen. It is a common condition seen more often today due to hair appliances being used more regularly.
Treatment No. 1 will rectify this problem as well as education on hair care. |
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