
Numerous factors can contribute to the irregular loss of hair - genetics, stress, diet, physical constitution, and hair and scalp conditions. While switching lifestyle helps in reducing hair loss, early detection and proper treatment are essential in gaining total control of the situation.
Unbelievably, many people do nothing to help overcome the very common problem of hair loss. Thinning hair can be, and should be helped. If left untreated, hair loss problem will just get worse.
The secret is to treat thinning hair early. It is much easier to prevent further hair loss than to try and regain a full head of hair once you have gone completely bald.
Solutions for Hair Loss
Anyone experiencing hair loss of any type would be a candidate for
Topical Treatments,
Non-Surgical Hair Replacement System or
Hair Transplant Surgery.
Topical Treatment would be an appropriate choice for male or female pattern baldness in the early stages.
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Non-Surgical Hair Replacement System may be the choice for anyone experiencing more extensive hair loss. A hair replacement system can provide a skin like material that attaches to the scalp with an adhesive that would secure the system for a 4 to 5 week period. This type of application offers many styling options and is virtually undetectable. There are options that do not require adhesives that are also undetectable and can be removed by the wearer this application is most suited for men and women that have thinning hair where more coverage is desired.
Hair transplant Surgery is a desirable choice for men and women experiencing mild to moderate hair loss with substantial hair in the donor area located in the back of the head approximately three inches above the bottom hairline. The thing to note is that there is a limit to the amount of hair that can be transplanted.
Hair Loss in Singapore
- Hair loss population in Singapore is estimated to be 469,000 of which half are women.
- 63% of hair loss is due to androgenic alopecia (hereditary).
80% of those with hair loss problem did not seek treatment
- 74% chose unproven non-medical method.
Among them, 32% were among young adults 17 to 26 years.
Drugs that may cause Hair Thinning
| Drug | Prescribed for |
| Iotretinoin | Acne |
| Captopril, Enalapril, Lisinopril, Allopurinol | ACE inhibitors (blood pressure or heart failure) |
| Warfarin | Gout |
| Valproate Sodium, Vigabatrin | Blood-thinning drugs |
| Carbimazole, Propylthiouracil | Epilepsy |
| Clofibrate, Bezafibrate | Thyroid |
Stages of Hair Growth
- Anagen (growth) 90%, lasts 2-6 years
- Catagen (transition) lasts 2 weeks
- Telogen (rest) 10%, lasts 3 months
Truths About Hair
Myths abound when it comes to hair. Here are some
truths:
- Cutting or shaving the hair will have no effect on its rate of growth.
- Shampooing the hair will not affect hair loss one way or the other. The hairs that fall out during shampooing are ready to come out.
- Daily or twice daily shampooing is quite acceptable as long as the shampoo is formulated for daily use. People with oily scalps should shampoo at least once a day.
- Frequency of shampooing will not affect the rate of production of sebum (oil) from the sebaceous glands.
- Sebum does not cause hair loss. Hair follicles do not get blocked up by oil.
- Genetic hair loss in men is inherited from either parent.
So what is a Trichologist?
Trichologist is a term used to describe someone who cares for and dresses or styles your hair. it could be your hair stylist or colourist.
A trichologist is certainly not a medical practioner nor a medical specialist.
So NO, iAremyhair has no need for a trichologist. However, we are associated with a medical doctor.
Take the guess work out, use scientific method to find out causes of hairloss!!
Salivary Hormones
As hormones play such an important role in maintaining health, the determination of hormone levels can help identify many health related conditions such as alopecia (hairloss). In both men and women adequate levels are necessary for optimal health and wellbeing.
The family of sex hormones (oestrogens [oestrone (E1), oestradiol (E2), oestriol (E3)], progesterone,
testosterone, DHEA-S and cortisol) support a wide range of essential physiological functions. Variation in these hormones plays a large role in the changes seen in life cycle events such as pregnancy, menopause and ageing.
Baseline measurement of hormone levels in saliva provides an accurate assessment of menstrual irregularities foryounger women, climacteric changes for the peri and postmenopausal women, and andropause changes in men.
The connection between sex hormones and thyroid function, adrenal activity and liver detoxification may also be evaluated with appropriate testing and clinical history.
Research shows that salivary hormone testing provides an accurate assessment of hormone status in both men and women of all ages. Many factors contribute to altered hormone levels. These include environmental factors (e.g. chemical exposure and pesticides), lifestyle factors (e.g. smoking, alcohol, lack of exercise, poor diet) and specific conditions (e.g. infertility, endometriosis, enlarged prostate etc).
Saliva testing is non-invasive and designed so that the patient collects the specimen(s) in the privacy of his or her own home. Patients are sent a test kit with easy to follow instructions for saliva collection.
Hormones Tested
- Oestrone (E1)
- Testosterone (TT)
- Oestradiol (E2)
- DHEA-S
- Oestriol (E3)
- Cortisol
- Progesterone (P4)
- Melatonin
Hair Mineral Analysis
Hair mineral analysis (HMA) is a safe, non-invasive test that measures the levels and comparative ratios ofnutrients and toxic metals found in hair. Hair analysis can detect whether there is an excess or deficiency of vital nutrient minerals such as calcium, potassium, zinc and iron. It can also identify over-exposure to toxic metals such as aluminium, lead, arsenic and mercury. HMA is an invaluable screening tool in both every day and preventive health care.
This test provides a reading of the minerals deposited in the cells and interstitial spaces of the hair over a 2-3 month period. It does not provide an assessment of the mineral content of other tissues of the body. However, testing the hair can allow one to infer what is occurring in other tissues.
Minerals and Toxic Metals Tested
- Macrominerals Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Sodium
- Trace minerals Chromium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Selenium, Silicon and Zinc
- Toxic metals Aluminium, Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead, Mercury and Nickel
Hair Loss, Dating, Physical Attraction and Sex Appeal
Many surveys report that the number one turn off in a potential dating partner is hair loss or baldness.
However, unlike unwanted weight gain, which can also be a dating turnoff, to a person suffering from pattern hair loss, correcting this problem often seems beyond one's ability to control.

Studies have also shown that people suffering from poor self-image tend to have fewer and less satisfying dating relationships than those who hold a more healthy self-image.
Poor self-image has also been linked to fewer job promotions, higher rates of physical illness and emotional depression.
And while we may prefer to think that the choice of a romantic partner has at least as much to do with the person we are inside, vs. how we appear in the mirror, the truth is, the more physically attractive we are, the greater the likelihood that we will successfully meet and attract desirable dating partners.
It seems almost too simple to be true but the fact is our physical appearance, to a large extent, can dictate the kind of dating experiences we enjoy.
Because physical appearance is so intimately connected to physical attraction, for those interested in attracting the opposite sex, it is probably in one's best interests to preserve and, if possible, enhance one's physical attributes. Preserving, protecting and restoring one's hair to health & vitality may well be the single most important thing any person can do to improve one's love life.
If physical appearance is so important to attracting potential dating partners and healthy hair is a key part of one's physical appearance, then perhaps it serves our long term best interests to do everything we can to stimulate healthy scalp and hair growth.
If this concept makes sense to you, then perhaps starting with our hair loss treatment products can help you to stop and or reverse your hair loss problem and improve your overall physical appearance and self-confidence!
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