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From Hair Loss to Healthier Locks

 

Losing hair is common in most women but exactly how much hair loss is considered normal? A vast number of women notice hair loss due to several reasons, including hormonal changes, extreme dieting, harsh hair styles, medical conditions and others. However, it is important to address these issues immediately, in order to find the best solution to retain hair, while growing fuller and stronger locks.

The first step to recovery from hair loss is taking action to diagnose the root cause of the problem. Finding a pattern as to why hair loss occurs and understanding those reasons can help you better address the issue. Accelerated hair loss could be the result of either a lifestyle change such as dieting or even caused by the styling of your hair, which can induce stress on your mane and eventually lead to loss of hair. Making an appointment with a doctor to rule out health concerns such as anemia or other illnesses could help you better understand the current state of your hair and health in general.

Now that you have tackled the cause of your hair loss, you can do more to effectively nurse your hair and roots back to health. Whether it requires changing your shampoo, packing more vitamins into your diet, or simply using the RIGHT products, all these help make a difference to regain healthier locks.

Looking for the right products to soothe your hair to recovery? MD® Hair Care products have each been created by Dr. Lin specifically to address the different issues faced by women with hair loss. The MD®  Hair supplement, MD®  Scalp Essential solution, and the MD®  Hair Restoration Follicle Energizer solution have all been formulated to help improve appearance of hair in women. Each product has been prepared to cater to individual needs and preferences of either using the supplement or the solution.

To learn more about each of our products and their benefits, go to http://stores.mdlashfactor.com/home-tab-a.html

A solid solution to female hair loss exists with MD® Hair

As you know, hair loss, or alopecia, can be a hefty emotional toll on women. Society has forced women to suffer in silence as their crowning glory is stripped from their scalp, robbing them of their confidence, feeling of youth, and inner vitality.

The psychological impact and effect hair loss has on women can eventually affect physical health, and the issue must be taken seriously. Focus groups show that women do not want products geared for men. There is a huge market need for targeted female hair loss solutions.

The hair loss market is dominated with solutions for men - where can you get answers?

MD® Hair, our exclusive line targeted for female hair loss, is specially formulated by Dr. Susan F. Lin, a practicing physician in women's health, anti-aging and aesthetic medicine for over 21 years.

MD® Scalp Essentials is our fast-acting, easy to use hair serum designed to immediately soothe an inflamed and itchy scalp, as well as help treat its causes and symptoms. The active ingredients can swiftly re-balance the scalp by dealing directly with excess oil and in turn, fungus to relieve irritation. It also helps block DHT, the enzyme responsible for hair loss.

MD® Nutri Hair is our simple, one-capsule daily supplement designed specifically for thinning hair. It includes lilac extract derived from plant stem cell technology for optimal potency and purity. Fortified with nutrients such as biotin, antioxidants and omega rich flaxseed meal, these clinical strength ingredients favor protein synthesis and hair growth.

MD® Follicle Energizer is our clinically tested formula, using zero harsh chemicals and directly addresses female hair loss. Women have a chance to renew their confidence by improving the appearance of their hair in volume, thickness, and health. This physician formulated product is designed to be safe, result-driven, and easy to use. Long term results are seen in as little as 4 weeks!

MD® Hair will help renew your confidence and restore the appearance of healthy, thicker, and voluminous hair in weeks, not months. Visit our website today!

Common Causes of Female Hair Loss, Symptoms and How to Stop It

Regardless of the current news, products and resources made available for male hair loss, female hair loss is still a serious issue for many women in the United States.  Many women notice the obvious signs - more hair on their brush, hair on their pilow or more strands in the tub, but how does it happen?

What are the causes for female hair loss, and are there other symptoms beyond the above? We'll discuss the most common causes and symptoms, as well as a few effective solutions.

Androgenetic Alopecia

Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia, the most common cause of hair loss, refers to a genetic disposition to the condition. The gene that causes hair loss can be inherited by either the paternal or maternal side of the family. If both parents have suffered from hair loss, there is a very high chance you will as well.

DHT, or dihydroxytestestorone, is an enzyme that can attach itself to the hair follicles of those genetically sensntive to them, and can cause female pattern baldness.

Women with androgenetic alopecia start to notice thinning around the frontal crown area. It tends to recede outward, eventually revealing more of the scalp at the crown. This can start as early as in your 20s. It's believed that wearing tight hairstyles (think ballet dancers) can exacerbate the issue.

A dermatologist can conduct tests, checking the pattern of the receding hair and the hair follicles to determine if your particular cause of hair loss is hereditary.

Telogen Effluvium

Telogen effluvium is unique to women as it refers to hair loss that can happen after pregnancy, but it can also occur during high stress, after major surgery, crash diets, or during severe weight loss. Telogen effluvium can also be a side effect of certain medications, such as antidepressants and anti-inflammatory drugs.

The term telogen refers to the resting phase of the hair follicle, which usually lasts around 3 months. When you're not stressed out, a normal amount of hair (about 50-100 a day) falls out during this shedding process. However, when your body is put under extreme duress, as much as 70% of your hair can fall out prematurely.

Women will typically notice more hair loss up to 3 months after a stressful event. At the height of stress, you may notice handfuls of hair easily fall out.

How to resolve this? Outside of determining what major or stressful issue in your life is responsible, you can ease anxiety by taking more breaks or time off from your normal duties, or ask your doctor about alternate forms of medication. For issues such as pregnancy or surgery, you may just need to wait it out, or take a safe topical solution. For diet related hair loss, get proper nutrition, whether through supplements or by eating the right foods.

Abnormal Scalp Conditions

The health of your scalp also plays a big role in preventing hair loss. Dandruss, fungal infections from an overly oily scalp, and psoriasis can all play a part in female hair loss.

Dandruff makes its face known easily - you'll find visible greasy, yellow flakes on your shoulders and hair. A common cause of this is the malassezia fungus, which can also develop from an overly oily scalp. Psoriasis causes too much skin turnover, and you'll notice a thick, white scale on your scalp that, if pulled off, can bleed.

How do you combat these very common causes of female hair loss?

Regardless of the cause, MD® has the answer. Our wide range and exclusive line of hair restoration for women have helped those suffering from female hair loss by quickly and painlessly delivering benefits at the source, often revealing results in a matter of weeks. Our products work for any age, any ethnicity and any hair type.

MD® is the brainchild of Dr. Susan F. Lin, M.D., a specialist and practicisng physician with over 21 years of experience in women's health, beauty,  aesthetics and anti-aging medicine. Dr. Lin's focus is on hair and skin regeneration, as well as developing MD®’s patented Hair Growth technology.

We use active ingredients such as lilac extract, mandelic acid, cytokines, and peptides to gently nourish thinning hair and promote more hair growth. Get thicker, fuller hair naturally by using MD® products to block the DHT enzyme, halt an oily scalp, kill the fungus that causes dandruff, and sooth an inflamed scalp- in turn, slowing or even halting female hair loss.

Visit MD® today and learn more about our revolutionary products targeted specifically for hair loss. Ask about our 30 day challenge!

Why Women Should Speak Up and Actively Seek Hair Loss Solutions

The often quoted (and paraphrased) saying “A woman’s hair is her crowning glory” may have originally referred to women with longer styles, but it still rings true for many of us today.  Hair is more than just a bunch of strands made of keratin – it’s an expression of one’s style and personality. Like fashion, one’s hair can change depending on mood and occasion.  

So, it’s no surprise when the subject of losing such a precious commodity’s often kept quiet or publicly ignored. Bad hair days are annoying – but dealing with hair loss can feel absolutely disheartening. No one wants to acknowledge such a sensitive issue, as it churns feelings of getting older, losing your vitality, or even an unwanted shedding of your unique identity.  Men lose their hair but the subject isn’t taboo – so why is female hair loss not addressed?

Today, female hair loss is a huge, untapped market. 1 out of 4 women, or around 40 million in the United States, experience some form of hair loss and thinning hair. Only a small fraction of these women actually seek treatment, whether it’s from a doctor or through self-research and over-the-counter products.  Why isn’t this issue put on the forefront more often? Why do beauty salons across North America not cater to this ignored niche?

MD® wants to tackle this issue and help women approach the issue of hair loss without a feeling of shame or secrecy. You’re not alone – and you shouldn’t feel that way. We’re here to help.

Dr. Susan F. Lin, founder of MD®, is also a practicing physician over 21 years in women’s health, beauty, aesthetics and anti-aging medicine. Her direction and focus is on hair and skin regeneration and anti-aging technology, and developing MD®’s patented Hair Growth technology.

MD® Nutri Hair is our exclusive supplement system of numerous hair-friendly nutrients such as lilac extract, omega fatty acids and biotin formulated specifically for women. They’re easy to use, cost effective and have a fast onset of action – expect results in a few weeks rather than months. MD® Nutri hair works for all ages and ethnicities.

MD® Scalp Essential is an innovative, potent serum for hair that we’ve developed to work alongside any of our MD® Hair Restoration products, or as a stand-alone solution to itchy, oily scalps, thinning hair, and hair loss. It’s the only topical leave-on treatment that works to treat the symptoms and cause of an itchy scalp with a fast, immediate result.  With lilac extract balancing hormones and reducing scalp oil, it’s the ideal, low-maintenance solution for women of any age or ethnicity dealing with hair loss.

Take advantage of our MD® Nutri Hair 30 day challenge and contact us today for details. 

Summer Weather and Itchy Scalps - Causes and Solutions

While summer is normally synonymous with having fun outdoors, swimming at the beach (or local pool), and enjoying the warm sunshine, it’s also the start of many hair care issues for thousands of women. The salty sea water and chlorine can contribute to drier strands, and colored hair cab often go haywire when not controlled with specific products. Blonde hair becomes green or brassy, and highlights can go become faded and bland.

Another issue that often gets exacerbated with the summer heat is additional scalp conditions – namely, an itchier, sometimes even oiler scalp. Those with hair extensions or weaves often suffer from this condition, and it’s even more crucial for these women to keep their scalp clean and to remove any extra sebum, a common cause of an itchier scalp.

Women who wear weaves often do not wash or cleanse their scalp as often. This can contribute to an oilier scalp, and combined with the summer’s unique weather and environmental conditions, can also lead to an itchy, sometimes flaky scalp, and even hair loss. If it’s not feasible to remove the weave or extension and wash your scalp more often, what can one do to help combat this issue?

Here at MD®, we have a solution in the form of MD® Scalp Essentials. Specially formulated especially for women by Dr. Susan Lin, a specialist in women's health, beauty and anti-aging, MD® Scalp Essentials contains lilac extract, a natural anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial defense molecule that helps to regulate and control your scalp's oil, and quickly relieve an itchy scalp. Mandelic acid is also anti-inflammatory and works in harmony with lilac extract to control the itch and excess sebum production.

MD® Scalp Essentials works rapidly to soothe and calm an itchy scalp, as well as help treat the cause and symptoms. This remarkable elixir does wonders in fighting hair loss as well with the addition of caffeine. Use several drops directly on a clean scalp once a day and see results immediately. Pair MD® Scalp Essentials with our MD® Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner for a remarkable difference in your scalp and hair, today.

The Connection between Hair Loss and Hair Density – and Why You Should Care

Hair loss among women is at an all-time high, and the market for products concerning female hair loss remains painfully sparse. However, a recent study done by a popular cosmetics firm revealed that hair density, or the amount of strands on your head, is also a major concern among women.

What is hair density?

Hair density is defined as the amount of hair strands on your scalp. To determine your density, it's measured by counting the number of hair strands found in a square inch of your scalp. A thick hair density is usually called having "thick hair".

The classifications of hair density are thin, medium, and thick. These classifications have nothing to do with the hair texture. The average head has about 100,000 hairs.

A thicker density is ideal when styling, as it's more flexible and provides the volume that translates to a youthful appearance. Thinner densities can wear blunt hairstyles, but consumers with such a density often use voluminizing products or add curl to give the appearance of a thicker density.

Thinning hair (and less hair overall) can be lackluster and harder to style, and can even contribute to the wearer appearing more aged than they really are. Full, thick, and bouncy hair is associated with youth and vitality. Who doesn't remember seeing those shampoo commercials with the models swishing and swinging their full head of hair majestically on television? Running your fingers through such a thick density of hair feels luxurious and youthful, and thus becomes a priority among consumers.

Among all this information, it's also important to understand that hair loss is actually related to hair density.

How does preventing or reducing hair loss help thicken hair density?

Simple – if you have more hair per square inch, you appear to have fuller, thicker hair overall. When you lose patches of hair through the many causes of female hair loss, it can also leave your mane looking thin and malnourished. Using products to prevent or reduce hair loss as a whole will naturally translate to thicker hair density.

MD® has developed various products for female hair loss, such as serums, supplements, and hair care.  Innovative products such as MD® Nutri Hair, MD® Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner, MD® Hair Restoration System and MD® Scalp Essentials are formulated especially for women by Dr. Susan Lin, a specialist in women's health, beauty and anti-aging.

Several products in our hair care line use lilac extract to inhibit the enzyme that causes hair loss, as well as act as a gentle inflammatory to encourage less hair loss and ultimately thicker hair. Omega fatty acids, antioxidants, and minerals such as biotin and niacin can all help women achieve a fuller, thicker look by reducing hair loss.

Visit MD® today and start swinging your hair like those commercials in as early as a few weeks!