The Benefits of Getting Hair Restoration

Hair restoration encompasses a number of treatment methods and surgical procedures designed to combat hair loss and provide long-lasting results in both male and female patients. While a qualified hair loss specialist or hair transplant surgeon can determine if hair restoration is right for you, it is important to educate yourself on the benefits of undergoing hair restoration.

Increase Your Self-Confidence

Losing your hair can have a severe impact on your self-esteem, as it can change the balance of your face, make you appear older, and increase feelings of depression and anxiety. In fact, studies show that 75 percent of men who suffer from hair loss stated that they felt less confident with their overall appearance, especially when dealing with members of the opposite sex. Fortunately, hair replacement or hair restoration surgery can help improve your self-esteem and ultimately improve your outlook when entering into certain social situations.

Improve Your Professional Prospects

In addition to decreasing your self-confidence and feelings of self-worth, hair loss can have a direct impact on your professional success. A full, thick head of hair is associated with youth—something that is extremely valuable in todays’ competitive job market. Undergoing hair restoration can help you combat thinning or balding hair and make you appear younger, giving you that much needed leg-up when applying for certain employment positions.

Natural Looking Results

Unlike topical products and toupees, hair restoration procedures such as multi-follicular hair transplants and laser hair therapy provide natural looking, long-lasting results.

Here at Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Ft. Worth, our hair restoration specialists offer a number of treatment options to fit your specific needs. From hair regrowth for women, hair transplants, chemotherapy wigs, and laser hair therapy—we are your number-one resource for hair replacement services in the Dallas and Ft. Worth areas.
Call us now for your free consultation (800) 339-4247

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 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

The American Academy of Dermatology
The American academy of dermatology is the largest, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of over 13,700, it represents virtually all-practicing dermatologists in the United States. While the AAD is not specifically a hair loss organization they do support the furthering of hair loss awareness and have many hair loss experts in their membership.

International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons
The International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons is a consumer organization that selectively screens skilled and ethical hair transplant surgeons. The IAHRS does not offer an open membership policy to doctors practicing hair transplantation, and is the only group that recognizes that all surgeons are not equal in their skill and technique. Its elite membership seeks to represent the best in the discipline, the true leaders in the field of surgical hair restoration. The IAHRS' goal is to provide a safe place for prospective patients to choose a surgeon based on skill and not on their ability to buy public opinion through advertising. The International Alliance of Hair restoration Surgeons (IAHRS) is the only organization in the world whose membership is limited exclusively to state-of-the-art hair restoration surgeons. The IAHRS is the patient's advocate, the ethical physician's voice, and the standard for the profession.

National Alopecia Areata Foundation
The mission of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) is to support research to find a cure or acceptable treatment for alopecia areata, to support those with the disease, and to educate the public about alopecia areata. The mission is accomplished by: Funding research and research workshops that add to the scientific knowledge about alopecia areata, its causes, and different treatments. Providing local support and education for people with alopecia areata and their families informing the public about alopecia areata. Advocating the concerns of people affected alopecia areata. Creating and distributing educational materials to health professionals as well as those affected, so that all may better understand alopecia areata.

Children's Alopecia Project
The goal of the Children's Alopecia Project is to improve upon the lives of children suffering from any form of Alopecia by:

• Funding a children's support group i.e., a place where they can go and feel supported and comfortable discussing their difficulties and coping mechanisms in dealing with their disease.
• Raising money to send children who might not be able to attend the annual conference of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF)
• Donating monies for research on a regular basis
• Promoting public awareness through community based events

The Bald Truth
Airing live from CBS studios in Los Angeles, and heard coast to coast, Spencer Kobren's The Bald Truth is the only radio program that openly deals with the emotional, and societal difficulties faced by men and women suffering with hair loss. Kobren’s weekly on air support group has been nationally syndicated for more than 8 years, bringing to light how emotionally devastating living with hair loss can be in today’s appearance obsessed society. Whether you’re new to hair loss or have been suffering for 20 years, Spencer Kobren’s The Bald Truth is your safe place to learn about effective hair loss products and treatments and to openly share your thoughts, your humor, your hope and your strength with others struggling with this silent epidemic.

Rapunzel Project
The Rapunzel Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping chemotherapy patients keep their hair during treatment. Funds raised by The Rapunzel Project will be used for two related purposes: first, to create awareness that hair loss during chemotherapy can be prevented through the use of specialized cold caps, and second, to purchase specialized freezers, cold caps and related equipment to facilitate this process.

Hair Loss Statistics

Number of U.S. men experiencing hair loss                                          35 Million
Number of U.S. women experiencing hair loss                                     21 Million
Number of hair loss sufferers, seeking professional treatment            811,363
Percent of men who will have noticeable hair loss by age 35              40 %
Percent of men who will have noticeable hair loss by age 60              65 %
Percent of men who will have noticeable hair loss by age 80              70 %
Percent of women who will have noticeable hair loss by age 60         80 %
Average number of hair follicles on the scalp                                      110,000
Average number of hairs lost daily by hair loss sufferers                    100

Does your hairstyle include perms, relaxers, or permanent hair color? Chemicals take away hair's natural moisture and weaken the strands. If you have too many chemical treatments, your hair might turn dull and frizzy. Try to keep your salon hair color within three shades of your natural hair color. Hair color closer to your natural shade needs less processing. And try to space out your treatments.

Female hair loss has become almost as prevalent as male hair loss, Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas-Fort Worth has been specializing in woman’s hair loss solutions for more than 30 years. If you have questions about thinning hair or hair loss call us today for a free consultation (800) 339-4247

Cosmetic Reconstruction: What Is It and What Can It Do for You?

 According to the American Hair Loss Association, hair loss affects nearly 85% of men by the time they’re 50. Women, though less likely to make their hair loss known, make up 40% of hair loss sufferers across the country. Fortunately, there are solutions. Hair systems are nonsurgical replacements for hair that help men and women regain the self-confidence that comes with a full head of hair.Available at Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth, Apollo Cosmetic Reconstruction (ACR) is a hair system that is custom-designed for both men and women. This system utilizes the greatest innovations and advancements in hair replacement technology. Created to fit your hair loss needs, ACR can restore your hair to its original condition.

 

Hair restoration encompasses a number of treatment methods and surgical procedures designed to combat hair loss and provide long-lasting results in both male and female patients. While a qualified hair loss specialist or hair transplant surgeon can determine if hair restoration is right for you, it is important to educate yourself on the benefits of undergoing hair restoration.

Increase Your Self-Confidence

Losing your hair can have a severe impact on your self-esteem, as it can change the balance of your face, make you appear older, and increase feelings of depression and anxiety.  In fact, studies show that 75 percent of men who suffer from hair loss stated that they felt less confident with their overall appearance, especially when dealing with members of the opposite sex. Fortunately, hair replacement or hair restoration surgery can help improve your self-esteem and ultimately improve your outlook when entering into certain social situations.

Improve Your Professional Prospects

In addition to decreasing your self-confidence and feelings of self-worth, hair loss can have a direct impact on your professional success. A full, thick head of hair is associated with youth—something that is extremely valuable in today's’ competitive job market. Undergoing hair restoration can help you combat thinning or balding hair and make you appear younger, giving you that much-needed leg-up when applying for certain employment positions

Natural Looking Results

Unlike topical products and toupees, hair restoration procedures such as multi-follicular hair transplants and laser hair therapy provide natural-looking, long-lasting results.

Hair Loss Solutions

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.

Call us now for a FREE consultation! Get your life back!