Posted by kate on Apr 16, 2021

There is always new research being done in the field of hair loss and a variety of new solutions being presented. There are also tried-and-true treatments for loss of hair that have proven to be effective over the years. Hair loss is a condition that affects us not only physically but emotionally as well and millions of people across the world are trying to get control over the situation both at home and with a professional hair loss treatment program. Natural Hair Loss Treatment Tips Here are some of the best natural hair loss treatment tips for 2021. In some cases one tip may help while in other cases you may need to address two or more tips in order to see results. Eat more protein Scalp massage Supplements Light therapy Adjust the diet Increase iron consumption See a professional Eat More Protein In some cases a lack of protein can cause hair loss in both men and women. If you suspect you aren’t getting enough protein, look for ways to incorporate more into your diet. If you eat meat, you can simply make sure that you are eating meat with every meal. If you’re a vegetarian or vegan, make sure that you are eating enough protein-rich foods. Eating enough protein has been an effective hair loss treatment for people that are low in protein. One way to make sure that you are getting enough protein is to start making protein shakes or smoothies. You can purchase some protein powder and simply add it to your favourite smoothie recipe. It doesn’t take long to put together one of these drinks and you won’t have to take the time to sit down and eat a meal. You can simply drink it down knowing that you have supplied your body with the protein it needs to keep your hair healthy and to give your body more energy. Scalp massage This is another natural hair loss treatment that you can do on your own. A scalp massage feels great and you’ll even feel the blood flowing to your scalp when you do it. When you encourage more blood to flow to your scalp, you are also inviting more nutrients to the area. This can be especially helpful when a person is suffering from nutritional deficiencies and the hair just isn’t getting the nutrients it needs to remain healthy. Supplements The body always supplies the biggest and most necessary organs first with the proper nutrients they need to function optimally. If you are missing out on any vitamins or minerals, your body will naturally distribute the nutrients to the most vital organs first and your hair may not get the nutrition it needs. If you’re like many people, you may not be meeting all of your nutritional requirements with the foods you are eating. Many of us are leading hectic lifestyles and eating...

Posted by kate on Mar 10, 2021

The first impression you will make with people is with your smile. It’s important to show off a beautiful smile in order to feel the best you can about yourself. If you have discoloured or stained teeth, you will withhold your smile. You may cover your mouth with your hand or simply smile with a closed mouth. In order to get back the shiny smile you once had, LED teeth whitening may be just the thing you need. How Do Teeth Get Discoloured? Even if you have been following the recommended procedures for oral hygiene, teeth can become yellow or discoloured for many reasons. As we age, the enamel on our teeth gets thinner and the dentin below the enamel shows up more. This dentin is naturally yellow and when it shows, your teeth can take on a yellow appearance. There are other things that we eat and drink on a regular basis that can stain the teeth including the following: Coffee Tea Red wine Berries Tobacco These are just some of the foods and drinks that can stain the teeth over time. No matter how often you use your toothbrush and dental floss, the stains can appear. Acidic foods can also affect the enamel of your teeth including vinegar and sodas along with fruits with a high acidic value such as lemons. If you’re going to be drinking liquids that are highly-acidic, try to drink them with a straw and then rinse your mouth out with water afterwards. Professional Teeth Whitening Toronto When your teeth just aren’t looking as white as they used to, it’s time to book a consultation for professional teeth whitening in Toronto. This is a simple cosmetic dental treatment that can provide a number of benefits including the following: A Whiter Smile Professional teeth whitening Toronto can give you a whiter smile and you’ll be able to see the effects quickly. Whitening toothpastes can only do so much and can’t impact any deep stains that may be causing the discolouration. Get Back Your Self-Esteem If you are afraid to show your smile, it can certainly affect your self-esteem. If you are embarrassed to smile, it can affect the way you feel about yourself. You’ll find that whiter teeth will give you a boost of self-confidence and you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it sooner! Customized LED Teeth Whitening Toronto Treatments When you get your teeth whitened by an LED teeth whitening Toronto specialist the treatment will be customized for you. You can have a say regarding how white you want your teeth to be. This is on a case-by-case basis, of course, and you may be limited as to how white your teeth can get. Some people, however, are able to get bright white smiles but would prefer subtle whitening. When you come into Antech Hair for a consultation, you can let us know...

Posted by kate on Feb 10, 2021

While most of us know that heat can be extremely damaging to the hair, a lot of us don’t know why, how much heat is damaging and how it can contribute to women’s hair loss. Hair can be exposed to heat a number of times during the day even if you aren’t using heat-producing styling appliances. Taking a hot shower, for example, exposes your hair to heat and we can also encounter days where the sun is shining brightly and we find ourselves subjecting our hair to extreme heat due to weather conditions. If you are using a curling iron, straightener, blow dryer or hot rollers on your hair, you are exposing your hair to a lot of heat. Many people end up with damaged hair as a result. There are even YouTube videos appearing on the Internet showing people curling their hair with a curling iron that was set too high and burning the hair right off. That is certainly an extreme situation of hair loss due to heat! We will explain how to avoid damaging heat situations and let you know how much heat can actually lead to women’s hair loss. Heat Advice from a Hair Loss Clinic in Toronto Your hair is made up of 3 different layers including the macula, the cortex and the cuticle. The outer layer is called the cuticle and comprises many cells. When viewed under a microscope, the cells look a lot like scales. Most people have strong hair that can withstand quite a bit of heat and won’t be affected by low amounts of heat that would be provided by sunlight or a hot shower. Others, on the other hand, have hair that is more delicate and should avoid heat as much as possible. If a person has strong hair it is able to withstand a temperature that reaches 450°F. In order to play it safe, however, our hair loss clinic in Toronto specialists advise using a lower heat. If you must use a curling iron, make sure that it is cooler than 400°F. If your hair is already damaged then try to avoid using any hair appliances at all. If you must, make sure that they are set lower than 300°F. If you find that you have to use a blow dryer every morning to make sure that your hair is dry before work, keep the dryer as far away from your hair as possible. The heat can build up very quickly when you are trying to dry your hair fast and are holding the dryer very close to your hair. It’s important to use heat protectant hair products but keep in mind that these may not offer the protection you would expect. In order to offer full protection from the heat, every strand would need to be covered with this product. This is a difficult outcome to achieve. How to Tell...

Posted by kate on Jan 14, 2021

Many people are experiencing various issues with their scalp including hair loss due to the coronavirus pandemic and the cold weather temperatures. There can be a number of different reasons to account for this and once you know what they are you can start to work on them. If hair loss is significant, however, or if you find that you are having problems dealing with it emotionally, it’s time to contact a hair loss Toronto centre for help with the situation. Hair Loss Due to Stress It has long been determined that stress can be a major factor for hair loss. There are different types of stresses that can trigger the loss of hair including both emotional and physical stress. In some cases you may be putting stress on your body that you aren’t aware of and this can contribute to scalp issues and hair loss. One example of this can be your eating habits. If you have decided to adopt a new diet plan during the pandemic and have experienced weight loss, your body can view the weight loss as stress and make your hair fall out. On the other side of the spectrum, however, if you are usually accustomed to eating healthy but have started to eat more junk food while spending more time at home, this is also stressful for the body. Take a look at what you have been eating and remember that hair fall usually occurs about three months after this stressful event started. Stress forces the follicles of hair to go into the resting phase, which stops the production of new hair strands. If you have noticed more hair in your brush than usual, this may be the reason why. Hair Loss Treatment Toronto – Telogen Effluvium Telogen effluvium, also commonly known as TE, is a condition of the hair that is usually caused by hormonal changes, poor nutrition or stress. It can also be caused by an illness, such as the Covid-19 virus. There are many reports arising every day regarding hair loss in patients that had the virus a few months earlier. If you need help with this issue please contact our hair loss treatment Toronto clinic. Hair Loss Is Often Directly Linked to the Covid-19 Illness If you have had Covid-19, don’t be surprised if you start to notice that your hair is shedding more than usual. This illness also commonly causes a premature interruption in the growing phase of the hair, which ultimately leads to more shedding approximately 2 to 3 months later. This is also known as telogen effluvium and while it is often surprising and disturbing, the good news is that it is usually a temporary condition. In most cases the hair grows back once the shedding has ceased. Natural Hair Loss Treatment and Flaking Scalp during the Pandemic Here are a few tips you can use...

Posted by kate on Nov 11, 2020

Sudden Increase in Your Hair Fall? Here Is What Our Hair Loss Treatment Experts Say If you have recently experienced a sudden increase in hair fall and don’t know what could be causing it, here is some information you should know. Currently in our lives, we are all dealing with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Some of us have caught the virus and are either dealing with the symptoms now, are on the road to recovery or have reached a full recovery. Others have not caught it but are dealing with the effects that it has had on our society. Both scenarios cause a lot of stress. Living with the lockdowns puts stress on us emotionally while catching the virus puts stress on us both physically and emotionally. Either way this stress can cause a sudden increase in hair loss and this loss can be severe. This is a frightening situation and one that you should understand fully. Stress Hair Loss It is completely normal for a person to shed anywhere from 50 up to 100 hairs per day. Although this sounds like quite a bit, it is normal and should be expected. When you are going through a stressful time or have experienced a stressful event, however, such as a pandemic, there may be more hair loss than what would normally be expected. It doesn’t happen to everyone and some are luckier than others. Every person deals with trauma in a different way and some people end up shedding more hair strands. The technical name for this condition is telogen effluvium and it can be related to any type of stress or trauma. Telogen Effluvium Telogen effluvium affects people that have experienced psychological or physiological distress. Some of the trauma or stress that can contribute to this type of hair loss include the following: Covid-19 and other viruses Giving birth Fast weight loss Divorce Illnesses and surgery Extensive fear or worry and many others When we go through a period of high stress, which may be physiological or physical in nature, the body releases a type of hormone by the name of cortisol and this can affect the structure of the hair. It is a completely natural phenomenon and one that is usually reversible. When Does the Hair Loss Start?  In most cases the hair begins to fall approximately three months following the onset of the stressful event. In many cases it will begin to clear up in six months, but this differs from one person to the next. Usually by the six-month time period there will be new hair growth that will start to fill in any obvious gaps and will provide more volume to the hair. In some cases, however, the hair loss continues longer than the six-month period. If this occurs, you should consult an expert for an all-natural hair loss treatment. Stress-Related Hair...

Posted by kate on Oct 19, 2020

Top 3 Food Ingredients to Enrich Your Hair For Natural Hair Loss Treatment Hair that is beautifully full makes us feel great but shampoos and conditioners alone just won’t keep the hair healthy. If you aren’t eating a healthy diet, your hair will suffer no matter what type of shampoo or conditioner you use. You may also experience hair loss as a result of a poor diet that is lacking in nutrients. Best Eating Habits for Natural Hair Loss Treatment Here are some of the top foods you can incorporate into your eating plan that contain the nutrients you need most to enrich your hair and to help prevent hair loss. Salmon for Shiny Hair This is a superfood that is full of omega-3  healthy, fatty acids. Your body is unable to make these types of acids on its own so you must be sure to either eat food that is high in omega-3s or at least take supplements. Not only do omega-3s keep your body in good overall health but your hair needs these fats to remain whole and shiny. Omega-3 fatty acids are a vital ingredient for a healthy scalp as well. Without enough omega-3s in your diet, your hair will appear dull and your scalp will dry out. Salmon is also full of protein, which is essential for the health of your scalp. Both farm-raised and wild salmon contain these healthy fatty acids but if you are worried about additives that may be found in the farm-raised varieties, look for organic, wild salmon. As far as your hair goes, however, adding salmon into your weekly food menu is important. In order to get the benefits of salmon for your hair, you should consume this fish either cooked or raw. There are no studies available showing that baking the salmon will damage the omega-3s in it. Try to aim for consuming a serving of salmon 3 times per week. This is all you’ll need to get the most benefits from it. If you eat too much, you’ll probably get pretty sick of it and may end up eating other types of food that aren’t as healthy for your hair. If you really don’t like salmon you can eat mackerel or sardines as a substitute. If you don’t like any of these, make sure that you are taking a fish oil supplement that contains plenty of omega-3s. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for healthy hair. If you are experiencing hair loss, start eating salmon and visit a natural hair loss treatment Toronto clinic for more tips and guidelines.   Greek Yogurt for Hair Growth Greek yogurt is full of protein and vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), which are important ingredients for a healthy head of hair. Protein is the essential building block of hair while vitamin B5 encourages blood flow to the scalp while also encouraging more hair growth....

Posted by kate on Sep 24, 2020

Many people are dealing with an itchy scalp and are looking for answers. This condition can be quite embarrassing, especially when you are out and about and interacting with people. The urge to scratch can be overwhelming and can lead to a lot of awkward moments when you are talking to somebody and can’t resist the urge. If you are looking for an answer to your itchy scalp issue, there is hope! Itchy Scalp and Hair Loss These two symptoms can definitely be related. A natural hair loss treatment may be required to help with an itchy scalp. A visit to one of Toronto’s hair loss treatment clinics to receive a consultation is a good first step in the right direction. Is it a Whole Body Problem? One thing to take into account is what your scalp is trying to tell you. Is there more to this issue than meets the eye? Sometimes our bodies produce symptoms that seem like they should be easily handled but aren’t. For example, if you use a dandruff shampoo because your scalp is flaking and are still dealing with an unstoppable itch, the problem may be deeper than simply a scalp condition. Get to the Root of the Problem In today’s society we want our health-related issues to be resolved quickly. If you don’t know what the root cause of your itchy scalp really is, you may end up spending a ton of money on products that promise to fix the issue but don’t actually have any effect on it. When you try to solve a problem without knowing the cause, you can end up wasting a lot of time and effort without getting the results you are looking for. It’s much better to take the time to discover what is causing your itchy scalp and then find a resolution for it, because an itchy scalp is a symptom that can derive from a wide variety of causes. Take a close look at your scalp. Is it dry and crusty? Does it appear to be oily? Are you experiencing hair loss along with the itch? Is your scalp patchy? Does it appear red? Common Causes After you have done your inspection, try to pinpoint the day or time when the itching began. Think about anything that you may have done differently at that time. Did you start using a new line of shampoo and conditioner? Did you try out a new hairspray, leave-in conditioner, hair cream, deep conditioning treatment, or hair oil? Is there a chance that you were out in the sun too long and experienced a sunburn on your head? Perhaps you have started wearing a hat and your head is reacting to this change. If you are wearing your hair in a different style, especially a style that pulls your hair back tightly, this can also cause an itching problem....

Posted by kate on Sep 4, 2020

We are all aware that Covid-19 has been the major news story of 2020 and it continues to be surrounded by mystery. Every day we learn more about this coronavirus and what it has the potential to cause. Now, scientists have linked coronavirus and hair loss, and this is what you need to know about this symptom. There are many different symptoms associated with Covid-19 including a cough, chills, fever, difficulty breathing, body or muscle aches, fatigue, headache, sore throat, runny nose, loss of smell and taste, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea. These are the known common symptoms that scientists have been able to associate with this virus but there are many that we may not yet know about. This is a time of uncertainty and it may take more time before more common symptoms can be added to the list. One of the new potential common symptoms of Covid-19 that is being reported increasingly is hair loss. This is especially true for people that are known as “Long Haulers”, which are individuals that have had symptoms of Covid-19 on a long-term basis. As well, many people that have suffered from coronavirus have reported skin, eye, whole body, and brain symptoms both during the height of the symptom flareups and during the recovery phase. As well, according to a recent report, 423 respondents of a survey reported hair loss as one of their symptoms. Telogen Effluvium Although there is a lot of further study to do regarding the link between hair loss and coronavirus, one logical conclusion that can be made is that the loss of hair is something called telogen effluvium. This is a condition that involves temporary hair loss and shedding hair after a shock to the system. Many individuals that are reporting sudden and significant hair loss are saying that their hair starts to fall out months after the illness has subsided. Others that have been suffering from symptoms for a long time are also experiencing this hair loss effect. In the case of telogen effluvium, it usually takes between 3 and 5 months for the hair to shed following a stressful experience, a shock or illness. There are a lot of things that can contribute to this type of shock including the following: Physical trauma Surgery Psychological trauma High fever Extreme/fast weight loss Diet changes Infection Major stress Autoimmune disorders It is now suspected by several scientists that hair loss is or can be a part of the list of conditions that turn up when a person has or is recovering from Covid-19. The Good News Although hair loss could be considered a minor symptom when compared to the life-threatening symptoms that can appear, it is still extremely concerning for many. Fortunately, this condition is likely to be temporary and will not last forever. There is an incredibly good chance that the problem will self-resolve and...

Posted by admin on Jul 31, 2020

If you’re tired of seeing your hair shedding day after day, rest assured that there is a good chance that there is something that you can do about it. At Antech Hair, a renowned hair loss clinic Toronto, we are here to help. We understand what you are going through and what it would mean to stop the shedding and to actually start to regrow hair. Gaining control over your hair loss all starts with a free consultation. This is the methodology we used to make sure that customized treatments are used according to what you need: Schedule a free consultation with one of our hair loss specialists We will perform a hair micro analysis to analyze the structural causes of your hair loss We will recommend a personalized, noninvasive and natural treatment for you to follow The hair micro analysis guides us towards putting together a treatment plan for you that is customized. One size does not fit all when it comes to hair loss and there can be a number of different reasons why your hair is shedding. Let us help you find the real cause so that it can be treated properly. Custom Formulated Natural Hair Loss Treatments for Women and Men Alopecia, thinning hair and hair loss can be quite a traumatic event for many people. The most common form of hair loss that we see here in the clinic is female and male-pattern wellness. Males can often start shedding hair in their early 20s and approximately half of the male population are losing hair by the time they turn 50 years old. This type of hair loss features a receding hairline and as time goes by the hair found on the temples and crown is formed into a horseshoe pattern that travels along the sides and around the back of the head. It’s also estimated that 30% of the female population are facing something called “female-pattern baldness“, which can be devastating to deal with. Hair Loss Treatments for Women Our Toronto hair loss clinic helps women find the cause of their hair loss and helps treat them for it. In some cases, the shedding may be due to lowering estrogen levels while at other times it may be due to hair trauma, which can include over-processing the hair with chemicals. This hair loss can severely impact self-esteem and when you’re looking for answers, Antech Hair is the first place to call. Hair Loss Treatments for Men It’s important to take a thorough assessment to find out the reason behind the hair loss before any treatment program begins. Our hair loss clinic Toronto investigates the cause of the shedding on a case-by-case basis. You will then be provided with the different options available to help solve this problem. Low Level Laser Treatment for Hair Loss LLLT (low level laser treatment), is a painless and non-invasive...

Posted by admin on Jul 31, 2020

When you first discover that you are losing hair it is truly an anxious time! This is true for both women and men and many times it leads to delayed treatment. If you have started to notice that your hair is beginning to thin out, now is the time to find out why. Both women and men have been losing hair for centuries and while there are many different remedies available to counter hair loss, only a select few works. This is why it’s so important to deal with a professional Toronto hair loss clinic right at the beginning when you are losing hair. Turning to the Internet to look for instant cures can delay your treatment progress and make it harder to get back to normal. Here is a rundown of the different treatments available for hair loss and how they may work: Traditional Hair Loss Treatments There are a variety of remedies available that have been circulating years. Some of these home remedies include the following: Coconut oil Onion juice Castor oil Green tea Hibiscus oil Hair growth vitamins Olive oil Stress supplements These oils are worked into the hair and massaged gently into the scalp. They can provide nourishment to the hair follicles and the skin. Green tea can be consumed and may help since it is full of antioxidants. Stress can also be a contributor to hair loss and reducing stress is also an important factor to consider when you’re losing hair. There are different supplements available to help with stress and it’s important to engage in relaxing activities as well to help work on it. For some people it’s exercise while others like to make music, do yoga or go out for a run. If you haven’t found something that can reduce your stress yet, it’s important to search for an outlet that works for you to help take some of the stress out of your life. Pharmaceuticals Finasteride is one of the formulations available but you will need to have a prescription from a doctor to take it. It is designed for hair loss issues and baldness in men. In most cases, the patient is advised to take one pill daily. Minoxidil is a medication that wasn’t originally designed for hair loss but when being tested for other health issues it showed promise. Men with bald heads were reporting that hair was growing and it is now well known in the field for its ability to help grow hair. It can be purchased as a foam or as a liquid and though it may work on some people, it takes quite a while to be effective. In some cases, patients have to wait up to a year in order to see any of the benefits. As with any medications, however, these must be taken under the supervision of a doctor to make sure...

Posted by kate on Jun 2, 2020

Hair loss in both men and women can be devastating. At first, obvious choices that deal with external influences are explored such as harsh hair treatments, scalp problems, putting up the hair too tight, using the wrong hair products, etc. When there is no cause point found when looking at the situation from an external viewpoint, it’s time to take a deeper look into the situation to see if the hair loss is stemming from an internal issue. This can be done at a local hair loss Toronto clinic. Vitamin D and Hair Loss Vitamin D is an important vitamin that the body uses in a variety of different ways. One of the symptoms of a deficiency in this vitamin can be hair loss. It’s interesting to discover how hair growth and vitamin D are connected and whether or not hair loss from a vitamin D deficiency is reversible. Hair follicles are stimulated by vitamin D so there is a chance that a deficiency could be the reason why a person is experiencing hair loss. When there isn’t enough in the body, it may affect hair growth. A deficiency in this vitamin may also have an association with alopecia areata, which is the loss of hair in patches due to an autoimmune condition. Some studies have shown that people suffering from this condition have vitamin D showing up in lower levels than usual. Other studies have also shown that people with hair loss that is not related to alopecia have had lower amounts of vitamin D. This vitamin is responsible for maintaining the health of not only the hair but the skin is well. Hair Follicles New hair follicles grow from very small pores and we need to keep replenishing the hair with new follicles in order to keep the hair thick and to prevent premature hair loss. More vitamin D may be indicated in certain situations to support the further growth of hair by stimulating new regrowth. Hair Loss Toronto Clinic When you visit a clinic for hair loss treatments in Toronto, you will be provided with a consultation that takes a look at your hair loss symptoms and other variables. This helps the technicians gain a further understanding of your unique situation. A person with a deficiency of vitamin D may have symptoms present or may be asymptomatic. As well, if there are any symptoms, they can change from one day to the next. Here are some of the symptoms a person may experience when deficient of this vitamin: Bone density loss Infertility Mood changes Decreased endurance Chronic pain Muscle weakness Wounds heal slowly Common Causes of a Vitamin D Deficiency Here in Canada, we don’t usually get exposed to as much sunlight during the winter as we do in the summer. This can cause a deficiency as well as not eating enough foods containing vitamin D....

Posted by admin on Mar 15, 2020

To our valued customers, We would like to assure our clients that we are taking all appropriate measures to ensure our office and salon rooms are safe and cleaned after every client’s service furthermore we have existing plans and training protocols in place to ensure they stay that way. Currently, the Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the current public health risk associated with Coronavirus as low, however, we will continue to monitor developments very closely. We have implemented additional measure to ensure your safety as well as the safety of our team, including:   Introducing enhanced cleaning protocols with particular focus on high traffic areas, i.e. salon chairs, waiting room seating. Increasing communications and reminders with our clients, partners, and employees on important health and safety measures.   To protect yourself and others, we ask that anyone who is feeling unwell please refrain from visiting us so that together we can ensure a safe and comfortable place for everyone. Again, we continue to monitor this situation closely and will provide ongoing updates as needed. We also encourage our clients to stay up-to-date through Canada’s Public Health website.   Best...

Posted by admin on Nov 14, 2019

There are many reasons why a person may start losing their hair and that is why it is so important to look for the root cause when you first start trying to treat the problem. In women, declining levels of estrogen may be the culprit or a woman may be losing her hair due to over-processing. It is important to take a close look at any and all possible causes in order to put together the correct treatment plan that is customized for each client. Natural Hair Loss Treatments in Toronto There are a variety of different hair loss treatments available including laser hair restoration, scalp treatments, neutralizing oily or dry hair conditions and much more. We use all-natural hair loss treatment products and bio-stimulants that have been scientifically formulated to help reverse hair loss in both men and women. Along with scalp massages that are extremely invigorating and soothing, our natural hair loss treatments focus on removing unwanted debris and a number of different toxic elements that may have penetrated into the root system of the hair. Many patients find that this treatment therapy provides a painless solution without the need to reach for hair transplants. Getting Started It all starts with an in-depth hair analysis, which helps determine the cause of the problem. Then, throughout the rest of the treatment sessions, our professionals will take a periodic microanalysis to see how things are progressing. This way we can continue to streamline your treatment to give you the best possible results. If you have been noticing that your hair is thinning and are interested in finding out more about the various natural hair loss treatment options that may be available for you, please call today for a free consultation. You can call our Mississauga office at 905.896.1074 or connect with us through our Toronto clinic at 416.929.4247. You can also get in contact 24/7 through our website at...

Posted by admin on Apr 23, 2018

A hair follicle is a small bulb-like part of the hair that is also known as the root of the hair. It plays an important role in hair growth since it is where the live cells grow and then divide to build the hair shaft. The blood vessels in the scalp provide the hormones and the nourishment the cells need for structure and hair growth. Hair Growth Cycle The hair follicle provides growth in 3 different phases including: Anagen – This is the growth phase Catagen – This is also known as the transitional phase when the growth of the hair slows down and the follicle shrinks. Telogen – This is the resting phase where the growth stops. The hair becomes detached from the follicle and a new hair starts the growth phase. Hair Follicle Problems The most common condition experienced with hair follicles is called folliculitis. When hair follicles are inflamed, small pimples or red bumps can be seen around the follicles. This is a fungal or a bacterial infection that can spread and the bumps or pimples eventually turn into crusty sores. This can affect hair growth and severe infections can lead to permanent loss of hair, destroyed hair particles and scarring. Mild infections can usually be cleared up using self-care basic measures while more severe cases will require a trip to the doctor. In severe cases an antifungal medication may be required or an antibiotic. If you’re noticing that your hair is thinning out, it’s time to act promptly to find out the cause of the problem.  Visit our website at antechhair.com to schedule a consultation to learn more about the possible causes of your hair loss and the available solutions for it. We have solutions available for thinning hair and for strengthening hair follicles. Learn more about our hair loss solutions and treatments by visiting antechhair.com or come by one of our clinics in toronto and...