Trichology Hair Loss and Scalp Health – Lexington, Kentucky
Trichology at Rewind Complete Care®
Welcome to Rewind Trichology. Our facility in Lexington, Kentucky, is world renowned for hair restoration. We use the latest advancements medicine, pharmaceutical, and technology to provide our patients with the highest level of care and the best hair restoration results. Our reputation for quality leads many to travel hundreds of miles just for a free consultation.
A trichologist is an expert in hair and scalp health. They specialize in the science and structure of all hair types and hair and scalp conditions. Trichologists can help patients with everything from female and male-pattern hair loss to symptoms of alopecia areata. There are different levels of trichology with a certified or registered trichologist being the most educated. There are also Trichologist Assistants, Associate Trichologists, RN Advanced Trichologists, Hair Loss Consutants, and Hair Loss Practitioners.
Our practice aims to provide each patient with the best results and overall experience possible. We accomplish this by focusing on the individual. Unlike many other clinics, we do not use sales representatives.
We always want what is best for the patient. Not everyone is a candidate for every treatment. During your consultation, we will review these considerations and available options.
The relationship doesn’t end when your sessions are complete; many patients have become friends of the office and periodically send photos of their results and their families. Few other practices provide the same patient focus, physician involvement, and attention to detail.
Effective treatment for hair loss begins with finding the cause. To get an accurate diagnosis, it helps to see a certified trichologist. They have in-depth knowledge about the many causes of hair loss and experience treating the diverse causes.
Whether you are just beginning your research or have been studying hair loss and hair restoration for some time, we hope that you will find our website a valuable resource. When you are ready to speak with us regarding your specific needs we are ready to serve you.
Please give us a call at (859) 800-0771 to schedule an appointment for a personal consultation.
At Rewind Trichology, your treatment will be supervised by a certified or registered Trichologist, Associate Trichologist, or Hair Loss Consultant, along with a Nurse Practitioner and a host of other professionals.
Hair growth is a continuous process. There are four stages of hair growth: anagen, catagen, telogen, and exogen. Each stage of the process lasts for a different amount of time, ranging from a couple of weeks to eight years for one strand of hair.
In the hair growth cycle, your hair goes through a cycle of shedding and new growth that is influenced by multiple factors like genetics and your haircare routine.
As cells multiply, they harden and stick together to create a full strand of hair extending from the hair follicle (a tube-shaped opening on the skin’s surface where hair grows).
TREATMENT:
There are a few different ways to treat hair loss, and what’s right for you will depend on what type of hair loss you have and your treatment goals.
When you’re exploring hair loss treatments, one thing to keep in mind is that even though male pattern baldness and female pattern baldness sound similar, they actually affect the hair in genetically different ways — and that means they can’t always be treated the same way. What works for someone with male pattern baldness may not be an option for someone with female pattern baldness, and vice versa. Plus, if your hair loss is from another condition, that will play a role in which treatments are available to you, too.
Try not to feel too overwhelmed by the details and treatment options, though. We promise to talk you through all of it.
Hair growth stages:
- Anagen
- Catagen
- Telogen
- Exogen
Anagen Stage
Anagen is the most familiar stage of hair growth. In the anagen stage, hair follicles (a combination of skin and hair tissue) produce a hair shaft—the visible part of the hair that emerges from your skin.
As the most active hair growth phase, the anagen stage can last anywhere from 2-8 years for a strand of hair.
About 85-90% of the hair follicles you can visibly see are in the anagen growth stage. The length of the anagen phase decreases as we age, which results in hair that becomes thinner and more fragile over time.
During the anagen growth phase, hair grows straight, curly, or coily from your roots, depending on the shape of the hair follicle. For instance, round-shaped hair follicles grow straight. However, the more oval-shaped the hair follicles, the curlier the hair will be.
Catagen Stage
The catagen stage is the transitional phase that moves the hair from the anagen to the telogen stage. It lasts for about 2-4 weeks.
The catagen stage is one of the two rest stages of hair growth. In this stage, the hair follicles detach from the papilla (a structure that supplies blood to the roots of your hair).
This detachment results in cell death at the root of the hair follicle. Your hair loses about one-sixth of its standard diameter in this phase. A club hair (a hair strand that has stopped growing) is formed as a result.
Telogen Stage
The telogen stage is the resting phase of a strand of hair that lasts about 2-3 months.
About 9% of the hair on your head is in the telogen phase at any time.
During this phase, the hair follicle is at rest, and hair growth does not occur.
Exogen Stage
The exogen stage is the hair-shedding phase of growth. The exogen stage marks the end of the telogen phase and the beginning of the anagen stage.
During this phase, new hair continues to grow upward, which pushes dead hair out while shedding old hair.
Common types of disorders in trichology:
- DHT
- FPHL
- Diffuse
- Alopecia Areata
- Inflammatory
- Nutritional
Male pattern hair loss (MPHL) scientifically known as androgenetic alopecia, is the most common form of hair loss in men. MPHL represents close to 95% of all hair loss experienced by men. This progressive loss of hair eventually results in the thinning and/or loss of hair at the front or top of the scalp. Hairs tend to miniaturize or downsize in these areas.
As many as 50% of men are affected by MPHL by age 50.
Hair loss in MPHL is progressive and follows a predictable pattern. During the first stage of hair loss, hair usually recedes from the forehead, eventually forming an “M” shape. Other areas such as the crown may subsequently thin out. There is a classification system which illustrates the standard assessment scale used to determine the stages of hair loss. (Norwood-Hamilton scale)
Male pattern hair loss is caused by genetic and hormonal factors. The genetics can be inherited from either the maternal or paternal sides of the family. Male hormones, known as androgens, also play an important role. Specifically, the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), can cause progressive miniaturization of the hairs on site – specific areas of the scalp.
Female pattern hair loss (FPHL) occurs in approximately 50% of women by the age of 50 years old. Although it may initially present with increased shedding, over time, hair loss is characterized primarily by a decrease in hair density over the top of the scalp.
Affected women note a decrease in the size of their ponytail or being able to see their scalp after fixing their hair, something they were not a problem before. The hair may also feel finer than previously. Hairs in the affected areas of the scalp in FPHL, like that in male pattern hair loss (MPHL), are finer and have a much shorter growth phase, leading to “miniaturized” hairs. However, unlike men with MPHL, women with FPHL never go on to develop baldness.
Unlike men with male pattern baldness, in which the diagnosis seems self-evident, women experiencing hair loss should be evaluated by a certified or registered trichologist to determine the cause.
Diffuse hair loss also known as diffuse alopecia or telogen effluvium, is a condition characterized by a widespread thinning of hair across the scalp rather than in localized patches. (more)
This type of hair loss involves a significant amount of hair entering the telogen, or resting, phase of the hair growth cycle simultaneously. As a result, affected individuals notice a reduction in hair density, leading to an overall thinning appearance. (more)
Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition that results in hair loss on the scalp and other parts of the body. In this condition, the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to hair fallout. Most commonly, this results in small, round patches of hair loss on the scalp, but it can occur anywhere hair grows. The exact cause of Alopecia Areata is not entirely understood, though genetic factors, environmental triggers, and other immune system components may contribute to its development. Individuals with a family history of autoimmune diseases have a higher risk of developing Alopecia Areata. (more)
While Alopecia Areata can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or ethnicity, it often begins in childhood or adolescence. The course of the condition varies among individuals: some may experience quick regrowth without treatment, while others may see recurrent cycles of hair loss and regrowth over several years. Severity also ranges, sometimes leading to complete scalp hair loss (Alopecia Totalis) or complete body hair loss (Alopecia Universalis). (more)
Inflammatory hair loss is typically associated with whole-body low grade inflammation caused by environmental, dietary (nutrition or prescription medication), gastro-intestinal, stress or auto-immune factors. (more)
This is the fastest growing cause of hair loss over the past 10 years. (more)
This type of hair loss can cause a general thinning throughout the scalp (diffuse thinning) or a concentrated loss around the nape of the neck or other specific areas of the scalp depending on your specific condition and genetics. (more)
Nutritional hair loss is caused exclusively by five key nutrients being less than optimal in your blood. Zinc, Iron, Ferritin, Folate, and Vitamin D³ must be in the optimal range in your blood for your hair to grow at 100% capacity. (more)
The optimal range differs from your standard medical range and will not typically appear on standard blood tests.
- People with eating disorders or who frequently eat restaurant food are typically vitamin deficient.
Rewind Trichology® will run tests to check your DHT and other critical vitamin levels for hair and scalp health. (more)
- Pre or post-menopausal women are also typically vitamin deficient.
- Women who have had childbirth are typically vitamin deficient.
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