Beauty Solutions for All Hair Loss Conditions

When you're diagnosed with a medical condition, you experience many things. You have to learn to deal with the condition, and you have to face various treatments to keep your condition in check. The physical and emotional toll can be immense.

This can all be made worse when the condition affects your hair. If you have a condition that leads to hair loss, we understand. At Hana Designs, we strive to help clients cope with hair loss through various beauty solutions. We have custom wigs available, and we carry a wide range of headcovers for your style needs.

Most people think of cancer when they think of hair loss, but the fact is that many other conditions actually lead to hair loss. Understanding the risk of these conditions is key, and once you understand your risk, you can get help from Hana Designs to rebuild your style and move forward.

Call us today to set up a free consultation. We're on the cutting edge of wig technology, and we offer custom care with compassion. We've served you since 1983. Keep reading to find out more about common conditions that lead to hair loss and how we can help.

Alopecia Wig Specialists

Alopecia is a type of hair loss that occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles where hair growth begins. This condition usually starts with clumps of hair falling out, which leaves totally smooth, round hairless patches on the scalp. Sometimes, the hair may become thinner without noticeable baldness, or it may grow and break off with short stubs.

Typically, alopecia is most common in people under the age of 20, but this condition can affect all ages. Women and men are equally affected. Alopecia has no cure, but it can be treated. Most people who have one episode of hair loss will have more. About 10% of people with alopecia will never regrow their hair. Permanent hair loss is more likely under certain conditions.

• Family history
• Onset at young age
• Episodes lasting more than one year
• Other autoimmune disorders
• Prone to allergies
• Extensive hair loss
• Abnormal color, shape, texture, and thickness of fingernails and toenails

Because hair is an important part of our appearance, you may feel unattractive with alopecia. Hair usually grows back, which is why some people choose not to treat the condition medically. However, as you deal with the hair loss, there are ways to cope through fashion. At Hana Designs, we have helped people with alopecia find confidence through hair pieces made from human or synthetic hair. These hair pieces can be attached to the scalp. Hair extensions are not recommended.

We recommend that you use certain hair care products and styling techniques. Hair care products can make your hair appear thicker. Dyes may be used to color the scalp. However, continual use of perms or dyes can lead to more hair loss.

Ultimately, alopecia is not painful, and it will not make you feel sick or lead to serious health problems but it can affect your mental and emotional well-being. It's not contagious, and it will not impede your school, work, or recreation. Talk to Hana Designs to see how wigs can help.

Support for Trichotillomania

Trichotillomania is a unique disorder. People who suffer from this condition, don't just lose their hair. They actually pull it out because they are plagued by irresistible, recurrent urges. Many people with trichotillomania try to stop, but they end up pulling out hair from their scalp, eyebrows, and other areas anyway.

In some cases, the condition is mild and manageable. However, for those who suffer from compulsive, overwhelming urges, the hair loss can be profound. Watch out for the following signs and symptoms.

Many people will try to hide their hair pulling, and they may also pick their skin, bite their nails, or chew their lips. Hair pulling can be focused on relieving stress or tension. It may also be associated with rituals. For others, the pulling may be automatic. They don't even know they're doing it. Unfortunately, trichotillomania is a chronic disorder, and the symptoms can get worse without treatment.

The exact cause isn't known, but it may be related to abnormalities in the brain's pathways surrounding emotional regulation, movement, habit formation, and impulse control. Some people may also suffer from depression or anxiety. It can run in families.

To treat trichotillomania, many people use behavior therapy. With habit reversal training, it's possible to replace a bad habit with something benign.

Hair pulling can leave the scalp patchy with bald spots, which can lead to significant distress and interfere with social functioning. Over time, the repeated pulling can lead to permanent hair loss and skin damage. However, there is still reason for hope. At Hana Designs, we can help clients with trichotillomania. We have natural-looking wigs that are comfortable and beautiful. You can also look at headcovers to enhance your style.

Don't let trichotillomania rob you of your confidence. Embrace your beauty once more with help from Hana Designs.

Coping With Autoimmune Hair Loss

Autoimmune conditions affect over 50 million Americans, and many of those people are women. In fact, autoimmune diseases are a leading cause of death in women under the age of 65. These conditions can be mild or severe.

These diseases vary widely in terms of their impact, but they are all caused by an immune response caused by systemic inflammation. Essentially, they make your body attack itself. Many things can cause autoimmune disorders. For many people, there is a genetic component. However, toxins and infections can also trigger them. Here are the common signs that you may have autoimmune issues.

If you suspect you have an autoimmune disease, start by working with your doctor. Some doctors only treat the symptoms and put you on medications. However, you need a long-term solution that addresses the underlying cause. Identifying autoimmune conditions can be a difficult process. Work with your doctor to review your family history and understand how your symptoms are interconnected. A functional medicine doctor will talk to you and use lab work to narrow down the possibilities and give you a diagnosis.

No matter what type of autoimmune condition you have, you can find support from Hana Designs to look and feel your best. If your condition leads to hair loss, we have the beauty solutions that can help you cope. Come talk to us about wigs, headcovers, and more. Autoimmune conditions are difficult to deal with, but finding compassion and support for your style during this difficult time is easy with Hana Designs.