and salmon is ideal, including plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. Most vegetable skins are also rich in silica, which helps strengthen hair. Drink More Tea. Green tea, saw pal-
metto (or its extract) and stinging nettle tea contain ingredients that inhibit the conver- sion of testosterone into dihydrotestoster- one (DHT), a compound that’s been linked to thinning hair and pattern baldness, according to Medical News Today. These products are used in battling some forms of alopecia and concentrated ingredients of these teas are available in pill form. Detox. Eliminating alcohol, tobacco and coffee can help. Excessive booze and caffeine lead to dehydration, which makes hair dry and brittle, and also dramatically depletes the body’s iron and zinc levels. Cigarette smoke con- tains toxins that accelerate hair loss, as well as premature graying. Chill Out. Stress is a widely known factor in hair loss, specifically of a con- dition called telogen effluvium (Prin- ciples of Dermatology, by James Marks and Jeffrey Miller). Meditation and exercise can relieve stress and create a better hormonal balance, thereby help- ing to prevent alopecia. Massage of body and scalp also
may be beneficial. Adding oils such as almond or coconut infuses the scalp with essential vitamins and minerals. A study by the Journal of Dermatology shows that applying onion juice can lead to hair growth. Treat hair gently, air-drying rather than rubbing it with a towel. Don’t Fake It. Using extensions
and weaves or wearing tight wigs or hairpieces daily may damage hair fol- licles by stressing their anchor to the scalp, accelerating hair loss. Also, hair straighteners, tight pony tails, blow dryers and heated rollers may damage or break off follicles. Consider natural hair dyes. Eschew Shampoo. Most commercial shampoos contain sodium laurel sulphate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulphate because it’s inexpensive, lathers well and typically thickens hair via salt. SLS also cor- rodes follicles and impairs their ability to grow hair. Consider switching to organic shampoos and conditioners.
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How long is the treatment? The office visit usually takes between 90 and 120 minutes, but the procedure will only take about 30 minutes to complete.
High-Tech Hair Restoration
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ikhail Artamonov M.D., with offices in Easton and East Stroudsburg, offers Pure
Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, a revo- lutionary, all-natural procedure used to regenerate hair growth. The growth factors in the Pure PRP concentrate stimulate new blood vessels to grow for the hair follicles, which promotes the production of hair follicles and even thickens the hair shafts. New research is showing that introducing the concentra- tion of growth factors and white blood cells actually stimulates the growth of hair follicles. This reverses hair minia- turization, which is commonly seen in androgenetic alopecia.
What happens during a hair restora- tion treatment with PRP? We assess the degree of hair thinning, perform a simple hair analysis and recommend sites on the scalp that need to be injected with Pure PRP. After a small amount of blood is taken from the patient to produce the Pure PRP concentration, the scalp is cleaned and numbed with a local anesthetic. Calcium-activated Pure PRP is in- jected via syringe and applied topically with a derma-roller. The derma-roller creates microscopic channels that allow the PRP to penetrate deep into the skin on the scalp, where it stimulates the growth of hair follicles and creates new blood vessels.
Is the procedure painful? In order for the treatment to be com- fortable for the patient, their scalp has a local anesthetic injected around in a circular pattern about 10 minutes before the procedure.
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How long is the recovery time? There is not any downtime for the patient for this procedure. Aestheti- cally, there may be some redness of the treated areas of the scalp and minor bruising for a few days after the procedure.
Is it safe?
PRP treatment is extremely safe. Be- cause PRP is produced from your own blood, there is no risk of an allergic reaction. In addition, PRP contains a concentrated amount of white blood cells, your natural defenders against infections. As a result, infection is ex- tremely rare with our PRP treatment.
How many treatments are needed? Initially, three to six treatments, four to six weeks apart, are recommended for optimal results. Thereafter, maintenance treatments are recommended every one to two years, depending on hair type.
For appointments, call 610-438-4460. For more information, visit mjahealth
care.com.
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