Course Description

Thomas Whitfield – The Definitive Hair Loss Resource

Table of Contents

1 Introduction

2 Hair Introduction

2.1 Hair Structure and Hair Loss

• 2.1.1 The Anatomical Structure of Hair
• 2.1.2 Why do we have hair?
• 2.1.3 The Cause of Hair Loss
• 2.1.4 Male Reactions to Hair Loss
• 2.1.5 You Are Not Alone

2.2 Hair Care and Hair Products

• 2.2.1 Are you using the right hair care products?
• 2.2.2 Choosing the Right Products
• 2.2.3 Washing and Drying Your Hair
• 2.2.4 How Hair Dyes Work
• 2.2.5 Effects of Gels, Mousses and Dyes on Hair
• 2.2.6 How to Avoid Hair Damage
• 2.2.7 Maintain a Healthy Scalp

3 Why Hair Loss Happens

3.1 Why Men Lose Their Hair

• 3.1.1 Identifying Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA)

3.2 Common Causes of Hair Loss

• 3.2.1 Genes and Family History
• 3.2.2 Testosterone and DHT
• 3.2.3 Hair Loss Over Time
• 3.2.3 Stress
• 3.2.5 Lack of Blood Supply
• 3.2.6 Environmental Issues

3.3 Diseases that Cause Hair Loss

• 3.3.1 Non-Scarring Alopecia
• 3.3.2 Alopecia Areata
• 3.3.3 Diagnosing the Disorder
• 3.3.4 Treatment Options
• 3.3.5 Telogen Effluvium
• 3.3.6 Tinea Capitis
• 3.3.7 Thyroid Conditions and Hair Loss
• 3.3.8 How Thyroid Conditions Affect Our Hair
• 3.3.9 Thyroid Disease Treatments
• 3.3.10 Scarring Alopecia
• 3.3.11 Lupus

3.4 Other Causes of Hair Loss

• 3.4.1 Hair Loss as a Result of Medication
• 3.4.2 Rare Causes of Hair Loss

4 Ways to Conceal Hair Loss

4.1 Wig It

• 4.1.1 A Brief History
• 4.1.2 Hair Replacement Systems
• 4.1.3 Where do I shop for hair systems?
• 4.1.4 Maintenance and Care for Your New Hair

4.2 Fibers, Sprays and Particle Hair Concealers

• 4.2.1 How Hair Concealers Work
• 4.2.2 The Wonders of Hair Fibres
• 4.2.3 Spray-on Hair Concealers
• 4.2.4 Disadvantages of Hair Concealers
• 4.2.5 Research and Compare Before Buying

5 Laser, Topical and Pharmaceutical Treatments

5.1 Prescribed Medications for Hair Loss

• 5.1.1 Level Your Expectations
• 5.1.2 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors
• 5.1.3 How 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitors Work
• 5.1.4 Side-Effects of 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitors
• 5.1.5 Proper Dosing of 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitors
• 5.1.6 Combining 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitors and  other OTC medications
• 5.1.7 Low-Level Laser Therapy
• 5.1.8 How Laser Therapy Works
• 5.1.9 Low-Level Laser Therapy for Hair Loss
• 5.1.10 Handheld Laser for Home Use
• 5.1.11 Potential Risks of LLLT

6 Advanced Hair Loss Solutions

6.1 Hair Transplant Surgery

• 6.1.1 Are you a candidate for hair transplant surgery?
• 6.1.2 Those Who Don’t Qualify for a Hair Transplant
• 6.1.3 Those Who May Qualify for a Hair Transplants
• 6.1.4 Having Enough Hair for a Hair Transplant
• 6.1.5 Considering the Costs
• 6.1.6 Choosing the Right Doctor
• 6.1.7 Meeting for the First Consultation
• 6.1.8 The Right Questions to Ask
• 6.1.9 Seeing Results for Yourself
• 6.1.10 Before Surgery
• 6.1.11 During Surgery
• 6.1.12 Possible Complications
• 6.1.13 Hair Care Post-Op
• 6.1.14 Recovering from Anaesthesia
• 6.1.15 Keeping Your Head Crust-Free
• 6.1.16 Hiding Your Head
• 6.1.17 Limiting Your Amount of Physical Activity

6.2 Hair Transplant Complications

• 6.2.1 Post Operative Brow and Facial Swelling
• 6.2.2 Failure of Transplanted Hair to Grow
• 6.2.3 Hair Loss
• 6.2.4 Sun Damage
• 6.2.5 Doing It Again

7 Hair Lifestyle

7.1 Feeding Your Hair Right

• 7.1.1 Essential Protein and Calorie Intake
• 7.1.2 The Good Fat
• 7.1.3 Your Daily Vitamins

7.2 Live Active for a Healthier Head of Hair

• 7.2.1 How Exercise Affects Hair Growth and Hair Loss
• 7.2.2 Make Exercise an Additional Hair Loss Treatment

8 Companies Researching New Treatments

8.1 Research Breakdown
8.2 Oxford BioLabs and TRX2

• 8.2.1 Mission and Goal
• 8.2.2 TRX2
• 8.2.3 The RejuveNation