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Summer is here and, for a lot of us, that means dry, flat hair due to the humidity over the hotter months. And depending on your hair (thickness, length, heritage, etc.), it may be harder for you to get the volume and body you want in your hair over the dog days. Well, here are a few ways to get your hair to stand up and stand out, and stop lying flat and lifeless on your head during the summer. This is… The Body Issue! 

Let’s start with the quickest fix: dry shampoo! Dry shampoo is a volume building and grease removing method of taking care of your hair without having to shower! Sometimes your hair may get oily over 2-3 days, and you don’t want to wash your hair every single day not only to keep it healthy, but because that takes a lot of work. That’s why some genius discovered this amazing product. Apply dry shampoo by spraying it into your hair, starting with the roots and the layers underneath to get rid of excess oil and add body! You don’t even need to wait 2-3 days to add it to your hair. Don’t be afraid to spray it in after your blowdry your hair to create even more volume. Just don’t use it every day! Too frequent of usage can cause hair damage and even hair loss. See more about dry shampoo and hair loss here. 

You could also go bodybuilding. But not lifting weights and getting rub-on tans. Get a volume-building shampoo and go wild. It’s actually impressive how a good volume-building shampoo can make your hair stand out and give it that fluffier, fuller look. A couple tips for these volume shampoos are to get something clear or translucent. Also, make sure it has a conditioning treatment included! 

Another technique to add volume to your hair is to tease it! You probably already knot this, but back-brushing your hair (gently, I might add) can really boost and “unstick” hairs from each other. If you do this on the under-layers, you’ll get a full-bodied look with zero flatness! 

Also, after you get out of the shower, try blow drying your hair upside down. No, don’t hang from the ceiling. Just lean over, whip your hair over your hair toward your feet, and blow dry it that way. This also adds crazy volume and still makes your look healthy, shiny, and full! 

Are none of these tips working? You may be experiencing the starting phases of hair loss. If you’re noticing thinning hair, bald spots, or chunks of hair shedding, Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth can help! We offer free consultations to figure out how to properly treat what you’re going through. Call us today to schedule your free consultation. 

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Hair Loss Side Effect

Did you know that many commonly prescribed prescription drugs can cause temporary hair loss or  trigger the onset of male and female pattern baldness, and even cause permanent hair loss. Be sure to investigate the side effects of all your medications for hair loss. The drugs below are listed by category, according to the conditions they treat, then by brand name first followed by the drug’s generic name in parentheses. In some categories, individual drugs are not listed. For these conditions, you will want to discuss the possibility of hair loss as a side effect of using any of the drugs that treat that particular condition, since many do contribute to hair loss. 

Note that the drugs listed here do not include those used in chemotherapy and radiation for cancer treatment:

Acne

All drugs derived from vitamin A as treatments for acne or other conditions, including:

• Accutane (isotretinoin)

Blood

Anticoagulants (blood thinners), including:

• Panwarfin (warfarin sodium)
• Sofarin (warfarin sodium)
• Coumadin (warfarin sodium)
• Heparin injections

Cholesterol

Cholesterol-lowering drugs, including:

• Atronid-S (clofibrate)
• Lopid (gemfibrozil)

Convulsions/ Epilepsy

• Anticonvulsants, including:
• Tridone (trimethadione)

Depression

• Antidepression drugs, including:
• Prozac (fluoxetine hydrochloride)
• Zoloft (sertraline hydrochloride)
• Paxil (paroxetine)
• Anafranil (clomipramine)
• Janimine (imipramine)
• Tofranil (imipramine)
• Tofranil PM (imipramine)
• Adapin (doxepin)
• Sinequan (doxepin)
• Surmontil (trimipramine)
• Pamelor (nortriptyline)
• Ventyl (nortriptyline)
• Elavin (amitriptyline)
• Endep (amitriptyline)
• Norpramin (desipramine)
• Pertofrane (desipramine)
• Vivactil (protriptyline hydrochloride)
• Asendin (amoxapine)
• Haldol ( haloperidol)

Diet

• Amphetamines

Fungus

• Antifungals

Glaucoma

• The beta-blocker drugs, including:
• Timoptic Eye Drops (timolol)
• Timoptic Ocudose (timolol)
• Timoptic XC (timolol)

Gout

• Lopurin (allopurinol)
• Zyloprim (allopurinol)

Heart

Many drugs prescribed for the heart, including those known as the beta blockers, which are also used to treat high blood pressure, and include:

• Tenormin (atenolol)
• Lopressor (metoprolol)
• Corgard (nadolol)
• Inderal and Inderal LA (propanolol)
• Blocadren (timolol)
• High Blood Pressure
• See Above list of beta blockers under "Heart"

Hormonal Conditions

All hormone-containing drugs and drugs prescribed for hormone-related, reproductive, male-specific, and female-specific conditions and situations have the potential to cause hair loss, including:

• Birth Control Pills
• Hormone-replacement therapy (HRT) for women (estrogen or progesterone)
• Male androgenic hormones and all forms of testosterone
• Anabolic steriods
• Prednisone and other steroids

Inflammation

• Many anti-inflammatory drugs, including those prescribed for localized pain, swelling and injury.
• Arthritis drugs
• Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs including:
  - Naprosyn (naproxen)
  - Anaprox (naproxen)
  - Anaprox DS (naproxen)
  - Indocin (indomethacin)
  - Indocin SR (indomethacin)
  - Clinoril (sulindac)

An anti-inflammatory that is also used as a chemotherapy drug:

• Methotrexate (MTX)
• Rheumatex (methotrexate)
• Folex (methotrexate)

Parkinson's Disease

• Levadopa / L-dopa (dopar, larodopa)

Thyroid Disorders

• Many of the drugs used to treat the thyroid

Ulcer

• Many of the drugs used to treat indigestion, stomach difficulties, and ulcers, including over-the-counter dosages and prescription dosages.
• Tagamet (cimetidine)
• Zantac (ranitidine)
• Pepcid (famotidine)

SOURCE: AMERICAN HAIR LOSS ASSOCIATION

 Hair Loss can be caused by many different conditions and treated in multiple ways. For hair restoration to be successful, it is important to figure out the reason for your thinning hair. Hair loss is a problem that many people face. It can be treated in a number of different ways, including hair systems and laser hair therapy. The most important thing to remember is that you need a professional on your side if you are experiencing hair loss.
For hair restoration in Dallas/Fort Worth, visit Apollo Hair Replacement.  We offer the latest technology, at a fair price, with no hidden cost and no initiation fees. We can help with your hair regrowth. 

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Does Shampoo Cause Hair Loss?

Every day you lose approximately 150 stands of hair from your head, to maintain the normal density of your hair, each of these strands is replaced by new hair growth. Hair loss occurs when more hair is lost than regrown and the density of the hair decreases. When this happens, many people tend to shampoo less, as they believe that shampooing causes more hair to be lost.

Not just shampooing, a person may lose up to 150 strands of hair every day and this is completely normal. Your hair sheds throughout the day; while combing, while shampooing, while oiling, while massaging etc. but we mistake that these things causes hair loss. Whatever you do, whatever you don’t do, these hair strands WILL shed naturally. So throw out the fear of shampooing your hair. Shampooing has no effect on hair loss.

Cleansing and moisturizing your hair is very much important in your hair care routine hence one shouldn’t feel any allergic about shampooing or oiling hair in the fear of hair loss. On the other hand, if you are losing more than 150 hair strands in a single day and if this continuous for a long period, then it is necessary to consult and expert.

In you are experiencing hair loss and looking for a solution in the DFW area, please contact us for a free consultation at 800-339-4247.

 

For hair loss restoration to be successful, doctors must first identify the primary cause of hair loss. The previous belief surrounding hair loss was that it was the result of a genetic predisposition that was given by the maternal genome. However, hair loss specialists now understand hair loss to be a condition caused by a variety of factors.

1. Androgenetic Alopecia

Androgentic alopecia is most commonly referred to as male-pattern baldness and it is the most common cause of hair loss among men. Male-pattern baldness is usually characterized by hair thinning at the forehead hairline. It progresses rapidly and causes thinning at the crown of the head. Over a short period of time, the hair thins until all that remains is a thin strip of hair above the ears and neck. Research indicates that androgenetic alopecia is caused by an inherited predisposition to hair loss that is primarily, but not solely, provided by the X-chromosome.

2. Stress
Long-term emotional and physical stress can lead to alopecia areata, a condition in which white blood cells attack the hair follicles. This significantly stunts hair growth and causes hair to fall out suddenly. On occasion, extreme stress will result in Trichotillomania, an uncontrollable urge to pull out body hair. This disorder only exacerbates the hair-loss problems brought on by stress.

3. Malnutrition
Poor nutrition can weaken the immune system, prohibiting the body from fighting off dihydrotestosterone production. Dihydrotestosterone is a harmful chemical that can cause male-pattern baldness. When this chemical collects around the hair follicles, it causes hair strands to grow in thinner. Over time, the follicle stops producing hair strands altogether.

4. Hormone Imbalance
Hormone imbalances are often associated with female-pattern baldness, but this can induce male hair loss too. Hormone imbalances can cause an increase in dihydrotestosterone production. Once again, this chemical attacks the hair follicles, causing diffuse thinning and, ultimately, balding.

Hair Loss Solutions for Men
At Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas / Fort Worth, we take pride in being able to offer you both surgical and non-surgical hair loss solutions. By introducing new and innovative technologies, we can provide our clients with the widest array of hair loss solutions.

We understand what it's like to be frustrated in the search for answers. At Apollo of Dallas / Fort Worth that frustration ends! We strive not only to solve your hair loss problem, but to provide the most positive, comfortable, and confidential service in the hair replacement industry.

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