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Diet and Hair Loss

Diet and Hair Loss
Good nutrition is the basis for good health–and healthy hair. A well-balanced diet can provide the vitamins and minerals necessary support our body’s machinery and regenerative functions. However, dietary deficiencies–and even some foods–can contribute to hair loss.

Hair strengthening foods. Certain vitamins and minerals–such as iron, beta carotene, and vitamins A, C, and D–help maintain healthy hair follicles. One of the most common deficiencies associated with hair loss is low iron and folate, particularly in women. To help keep your hair healthy and strong, add these power vitamin- and mineral-packed foods to your diet:

● Iron-rich foods: Bok choy and leafy greens
● Magnesium-rich foods: fish and avocados
● Foods with beta-carotene: carrots and sweet potatoes
● Vitamin D-rich foods: Eggs and greek yogurt

Foods to avoid. Foods with a high glycemic index may have a negative impact on hair growth. The glycemic index (GI) is a value that measures of the rise in blood sugar levels after eating a particular food. Foods with a high GI include:

● Drinks and foods that contain high-fructose corn syrup (fruit juices, carbonated sodas, and sweetened foods)
● White bread, pretzels, bagels

Although not fully conclusive, some studies suggest that excessive alcohol consumption may contribute to hair loss.

Hair Loss Treatments

In some cases, hair loss can be managed with growth-stimulating topical medications such as Minoxidil. Although effective, topical medication will not actually cure hair loss. To maintain the positive results, the medication must be applied to the scalp daily.

To fully restore hair, Dr. Halaas recommends hair transplants. Unlike topical liquids, a hair transplant is a permanent solution. A hair transplant involves removing healthy hair follicles the from a donor site and placing them in a bald area. A specialist in hair restoration, Dr. Halaas performs hair transplants using the most advanced techniques: Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) and Follicular Unit Grafting (FUG).

Hair Loss Consultation with Dr. Halaas, New York

Hair loss can be devastating and frustrating. If your hair is thinning, contact Dr. Halaas at her NYC office. She will help you identify a hair restoration solution that is appropriate for you.

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COVID-19 Safety Measures

We understand that there may be times when you miss an appointment due to emergencies or obligations for work and family.

However, due to Covid 19. and the current CDC guidelines, we are implementing a new ” no exceptions” cancellation/no show/rescheduling policy effective September 1, 2020.

If any appointment is cancelled or RESCHEDULED less than 24 hours in advance you will be charged a fee of $100. This policy will be in place until further notice and applies to new AND existing clients We apologize for any inconvenience but look forward to getting through this difficult time together.

At Dr. Halaas office, we take our staff’s and patients’ health very seriously. We are implementing safety measures to ensure everyone who comes through our doors will experience the highest level of care and the lowest risk levels.

Safety of our Employees

Each day we are taking our employees temperatures and going over a questionnaire to make sure we are all in the best of health. If anyone has a temperature over 100.4, or has fever, sore throat, chills, loss of taste, cough, shortness of breath, muscle pains, or headache, they will be asked to leave and go see their primary care doctor, or go get tested.

If an employee has been in contact with someone with Covid, we will ask them to get themselves tested, or they will have to quarantine themselves for two weeks.

We have installed a sneeze guard at our front counter for the safety of both our employees and our patients.

Safety of our Patients

Patients must sign up for our patient portal before coming to their appointment

  • Information to get into the portal will be emailed immediately after making an appointment
  • Information to be completed will be medical history as well as a Covid questionnaire
  • Covid questionnaire must be completed for EVERY visit patient makes until further notice
  • We also have a patient app, MyPatientVisit, that we can communicate with the patient when we are ready to see them

All patients must wear masks to their appointment.

We ask patients to come to their appointment alone. Minors may be accompanied by an adult.

Temperature will be taken at the door.

  • If they have a temperature over 100.4 they will be rescheduled and asked to go see their primary care doctor

Once patient has been cleared, we will escort them to their suite where they will be treated.
We have removed water and snacks from our waiting area, as well as all pamphlets regarding services.

Each room will be thoroughly disinfected in between patients
We encourage telehealth consults beforehand, so we can make a plan for when patients do come into office.

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