The New Wave Of Pandemic Hair Loss
2020 and 2021 have seen the largest increase of hair loss in recent history. At both our treatment center and with clients treated virtually worldwide, we have seen more shedding than ever before. Is this cause for concern? What is causing this unprecedented increase? And is this hair loss permanent? Read on as we deep dive into these questions, and offer practical solutions to combat these concerns.
Why is it happening?
As the new Omicron variant swept through the world in late 2021, and vaccines/boosters became more readily available, the common side effect of hair loss has reached new heights at the start of 2022. NHLMA has been seeing a notably large increase in clients presenting with Telogen-Effluvium (shock shedding) 2-4 months following both the Covid Virus and after Vaccine and Booster injections.
Particularly with the most recent variant of Covid-19, Omicron, many infected with the illness experience temporary hair loss, or hair shedding, which is a normal side effect after an illness or a high fever. The cause? A fever or illness can force more hairs into the shedding phase of the hair growth life cycle than usual. Although this type of loss can be alarming due to the fast decrease in hair density, this is a temporary type of hair loss and is is to be expected.
How long will this hair loss last?
The usual duration for this type of loss can be anywhere from 3-6 months before the hair starts growing back. It is normal to lose around 80-100 hairs per day, so once hair shedding has returned to this amount, the hair cycle has returned to a typical range and indicates that the period of shock shedding is over.
What can I do?
It is important to see a trained professional who can help determine if there are further underlying issues like deficiencies or genetic hair thinning that may cause a slower rebound after this type of hair loss. Addressing this type of loss sooner than later helps us to get you on a faster road to hair recovery. Depending on your specific case determined by a hair loss expert, customized protocol can help combat the loss and stimulate growth.
Try:
Growth Factors & Derma Roller: Combine the right tools to get the most benefits. With NHLMA custom stimulating derma-roller and Compounded Growth Factor Serum, receive an at-home boosting treatment with medical grade components.
Follicular Analysis: See what you are lacking internally to get hair to grow faster, and to optimize your internal wellbeing for long lasting results.
Minoxidil + Niacinamide RX: Minoxidil is widely used for the treatment of hair loss in topical form. A blend of custom-formulated Minoxidil and Niacinamide addresses male and female genetic hair loss, while providing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The strength of NHLMA’s topicals mean you don’t have to be restrained by off-the-shelf products.
Medical Grade Laser Therapy: This form of treatment uses a laser cap to stimulate hair growth, stabilize loss, and slow damage to hair follicles.
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