FAQs

Generally, the average scalp has around one hundred thousand hairs, of which approximately fifty to one hundred fall out each day. Our organism ensures that these are replaced.

There are various factors that lead to hair-loss. Stress, anxiety, depression, endocrine system, heredity, etc.

What is most important is to diagnose each problem before the anomaly and the efficiency of the treatment will prove very positive.

Congenital alopecia is not hereditary, but it is acquired during the embryonic process.

Androgenic alopecia is directly related to genetic factors which is why hereditary traits are passed on through generations.

The frequency at which we should wash our hair depends on the type of skin, the environment we live in, our job...

However, the appropriate interval should be every two or three days, with the appropriate products.

This arises due to accelerated mitosis and loss of water in the make-up of the tissue, which is why a rapid and abnormal formation of flakes and build-ups of cornea cells appear on the skin. This is what we call pityriasis simplex or dandruff.

This may be due to digestive disorders, stress, deficient blood supply or aggressive products.

Bad dietary habits, stress, hormonal factors or a confined way of life tend to encourage this kind of pathology.

The grease or seborrhea is generated when the overactive sebaceous glands secrete an excessive amount of grease, which gives the hair a dull look, with a greasy appearance.

Each case needs to be individually studied, analysing the hair bulb and in that way determining the causes. According to the results, we will apply the appropriate treatment to your case to obtain the most satisfactory results.

Yes, it is called postpartum hair-loss; this is related to the level of oestrogen hormones which remained at a very high level during the last quarter of the pregnancy. This is why, during this phase, there is very little hair-loss and the seborrhea secretion is reduced.

The woman may lack iron or have a hormonal imbalance.

Once pregnancy is over, the levels of hormones go back to normal, significant hair-loss can occur (30 to 40%) approximately two or three months after giving birth.

Following a surgery with anaesthetics, hair-loss occurs three to four months after surgery. This hair-loss is related to stress caused by the illness.

Nerves and stress cause the hair in an anagen stage to go into a telogen stage in a very short time span, causing hair miniaturization and alopecia.

Anticoagulants, medication for gout, heart medication, antidepressants etc… can lead to acceleration of the hair growth cycle and cause diffuse alopecia.

A hair prosthesis is the most natural and similar system to scalp and hair. Especially because it is created from a design and it is made to measure. It can be said that it is an exact recovery of the image lost. It is always hand-made and with natural human hair of the highest quality. It can be dyed, highlights can be applied, and it can be washed without being taken out etc.

Really, there is only one type of prosthesis, that which is not detectable, extremely thin, cannot be differentiated by touch and with which you can live a perfectly normal life. Yet, on many occasions, wigs, toupees, and hairpieces are mistakenly called hair prosthesis.

Wigs are manufactured in a series of different models, colours and styles. They can be hand-made, machine-made, made of synthetic fabric or natural hair. They can be considered as a standard product, with a repetitive image and a less secure attachment. However, high quality wigs are also perfectly advisable.

It is done by attaching it directly to the skin, using hypoallergenic systems which can last as long as the user may require. Any sport can be practiced, no matter how rough it may be, as well as sleeping, swimming in the sea, or the swimming pool...

If required it can also be removed and put back on daily. All this, generally has to be done according to professional advice.

It is the most suitable option, in terms of image; it is not noticeable, and above all it provides security.

Your hair will grow back in a normal way, with the same thickness as before. Our experience shows that the hair prosthesis is not detrimental to the skin or the hair, attached or not.