Alopecia or hair loss is the medical description of the loss of hair from the head or body, sometimes to the extent of baldness. Alopecia tends to be involuntary and unwelcome, however, it may also be caused by a psychological compulsion to pull out one's own hair (trichotillomania) or the unforeseen consequences of voluntary hairstyling routines (mechanical "traction alopecia" from excessively tight ponytails or braids, or burns to the scalp from caustic hair relaxer solutions or hot hair irons). In some cases, alopecia is an indication of an underlying medical concern, such as iron deficiency. When hair loss occurs in only one section, it is known as alopecia areata. Alopecia universalis is when complete hair loss on the body occurs, similar to how hair loss associated with chemotherapy sometimes affects the entire body.
Perms and relaxation using relaxer or thermal reconditioning involve chemical alteration of the internal structure of the hair in order to affect its curliness or straightness. Hair that has been subjected to the use of a permanent is weaker due to the application of chemicals, and should be treated gently and with greater care than hair that isn't chemically altered.
Many clients use Hair Fantasy's hair replacement solutions because they may have suffered burns on the scalp due to chemicals or fire. When the dermis (skin) receives this type of trauma, hair follicles can be permantly damaged to the point where hair no longer grows in the affected area.
One of the most commons side effects of cancer treatment is hair loss which is usually temporary during treatment, but in many cases, this hair loss can be permananent. WIth Hair Fantasy, patients need not suffer the added stress of an altered appearance.