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Neutrogena, T/Gel, and Neutar are registered trademarks of Neutrogena Corp. © 2012 Neutrogena Corp. 11DM211568 01/12 #1 dermatologist recommended therapeutic shampoo brand IFC_HSH_2_12.indd 2 1/18/12 9:27 AM Group Editor Melissa Steiger 973-206-8096 Assistant Managing Editor A SUPPLEMENT TO COSMETIC DERMATOLOGY® S1 February 2012 Alicia Wendt 973-206-8098 Editorial Assistant Camille Malanka Proofreader Reception Area Edition for Patients Michele V. Murray Art Director Smita Sawant 973-206-8977 contentsIs Beautiful Hair Healthy Hair? Creative Director 2 How to Have Both Mary Ellen Niatas 973-206-8973 Not All Hair Is Alike Production Manager Jaime Serra 3 Characteristics of Your Hair Type 973-206-8011 Corporate Circulation Director On the Wild Side Donna Sickles 5 Living With Your Hair Type Subscription Service 800-480-4851 Senior Vice President/Group Publisher Taking Control Sharon Finch 8 Minimize Damage to Your Hair 973-206-8952 Publishing Consultant Feeling Flaky Claudia Shayne-Ferguson 914-522-3188 9 Recognize and Treat the Cause Administrative Assistant of Dandruff Nikki Vargas 973-206-8015 Label Wise Classified Advertising Julian Knight 11 Identifying Key Ingredients 973-206-2317 Advertising/Billing Director Going Natural Tracy O’Keefe 973-206-8022 13 Using Ingredients From Mother Nature Reprint Inquiries Sharon Finch • [email protected] Staying on Top Director, Marketing Research 14 Recognizing Signs and Symptoms of Lori Raskin 973-206-8013 Damage and Disease Trend Spotting Quadrant HealthCom Inc. 16 The Inside Track on Taking Care Chairman Stephen Stoneburn of Your Hair President & CEO Marcy Holeton Publisher: Cosmetic Dermatology ® (ISSN 1041-3766) (GST #128741063) is published monthly by Quadrant HealthCom Inc., with editorial and advertising President, Primary Care Division offices at 7 Century Dr, Suite 302, Parsippany, NJ 07054-4609, telephone JoAnn Wahl 973-206-3434, fax 973-206-9378. CFO Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ, and at additional mailing offices. Douglas E. Grose WWW.COSDERM.COM FEBRUARY 2012 / HEALTHY SKIN & HAIR 1 Copyright Cosmetic Dermatology 2012. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the Publisher. Damage Control A healthy scalp and hair can be achieved in those with damage. Whether it is color or chemical pro- cessing used to create curly volume or straight strands, most of us know that these treatments over time can damage our hair. Befriend the hair you have and avoid damaging hairstyl- ing techniques. If you prefer to use color or other chemical processes on your hair, be sure to use them as directed by a qualified stylist. Also use conditioners that will help with coating the hair and protect against weathering from chemical use (ie, dimethicone-containing products). There is some damage you can- not control. With age your hair may demand a special treatment. The change in seasons also may impact your hair. Some hair characteris- tics are part of your genetic and ethnic makeup. Pay attention to your hair and how it is responding to your treatment regimen and Is Beautiful Hair be prepared to alter course as different needs arise. Eating a healthy balanced HHow toealthy Have Both Hair? diet can only help with hair health. Although specific nutrients are not known to help the appearance of hair, e have been condi- the cuticle becomes damaged, those who have a healthy diet tend tioned to believe that these things also take a hit. to have fewer hair problems. Find our hair must be flow- out what will work for your healthy ing, shiny, and vibrant Frizz in the forecast. The diet by speaking with a nutritionist. to be healthy. However, healthy beau- cuticle protects the inside layer of the For hereditary hair conditions tiful hair is really measured by break- hair (the cortex), which is responsible or disease, take note of specific Wage and shedding. Smooth spirals for retaining moisture. Moisture keeps symptoms. There are hundreds of or sleek straight styles doctored with the hair strong and prevents break- products on the shelves with differ- gels and hot irons are not necessar- age. If your hair is damaged, you are ent and varying amounts of active ily what the doctor orders for hair to more likely to have static and frizz, ingredients specifically targeting a be healthy and strong. From nearly which are characteristics of dry hair. variety of hair and scalp hang-ups. unnoticeable split ends to weighed Learn to read labels so that you down hair dotted by flakes, damage Breakage problems. Wet can easily identify ingredients and comes in a variety of packages. hair is vulnerable hair. If your cuticle concentrations that will work best is damaged, it easily stretches for your hair type or scalp condition. A lack of luster. Your hair and breaks when combed. Because healthy beautiful hair is protected by a layer of keratin- does not break or shed when styled, ized scales called the cuticle. A scaly scalp. Your scalp lays treat your tresses well by making the A normal undamaged cuticle is the foundation for healthy hair, but right adjustments to your hair care as smooth and reflects light. The it is prone to environmental, hair- needs change. No matter what hair cuticle also is what gives your styling, and product abuse, which type you have, there are solutions for hair its texture and luster. When can lead to scaling and flaking. your hair problems. 2 HEALTHY SKIN & HAIR / FEBRUARY 2012 WWW.COSDERM.COM Copyright Cosmetic Dermatology 2012. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the Publisher. Not All Hair Is Alike Characteristics of Your Hair Type he look and feel of hair var- color) hair in Asian individuals and it ies from person to person often becomes damaged when these because of race, age, or even procedures are used because higher T the use of medications. concentrations of chemicals and Physiologically, all hair is similar. longer treatment times are needed. All hair is made up of a follicle and In contrast, hair in black indi- shaft. The shape of the hair shaft viduals generally is characterized by determines our hair type. Because a fragile and tightly curled hair shaft. not all hair is alike, you owe it to your Hair fibers have a large diameter, tresses to understand what differenti- explaining the coarseness of the hair. ates your hair type from another. It also is most prone to breakage and damage from hair care practices. Hair by Trait Hair in white and Hispanic indi- Race influences the shape of the hair viduals can be straight, curly, or wavy. shaft and grooming ease. Hair in In general, the hair has moderate Gray hair may appear sooner in Asian individuals tends to be naturally moisture and oil levels. Variation white and Hispanic individuals, but shiny because it is straight and has within this group leaves some with regardless of race, gray hair is more high moisture and oil levels. It also is weaker hair and others with stronger coarse, stiff, and dries faster than strong and does not break as eas- hair; for example, curly hair typically pigmented hair. Gray hair grows ily as other hair types. But it is more is more vulnerable to dryness and more slowly and is weaker, mak- difficult to chemically alter (perm or breaking as well as a dull appearance. ing it more susceptible to damage. WWW.COSDERM.COM FEBRUARY 2012 / HEALTHY SKIN & HAIR 3 Copyright Cosmetic Dermatology 2012. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the prior written permission of the Publisher. r NOT ALL HAIR IS ALIKE Some drugs may be the cause of unexplained hair loss: Acne medications containing vitamin A/ retinoids Antidepressants Birth control pills Hair by Numbers Our hair even changes as we age. Drugs that treat Each strand of hair has an expected breast cancer life of 4 or 5 years on average. When the hair strand falls out, Epilepsy drugs it is replaced with a new one. (anticonvulsants) With age, hair becomes fine, thin, High blood pressure and has less pigment, which may medications make it look faded in color or turn it gray. Gray hair may begin to show in Hormone replacement your 30s. Genetics determines if you therapy will go gray (and eventually white). Some hair follicles may shut down, Parkinson disease drugs producing no new hair growth. The most common cause of hair loss changes in hair color or texture more Thyroid medications in men is male pattern baldness. likely. If you have any unexplained Approximately 25% of men will begin changes in your hair, tell your Weight loss drugs showing signs of hair loss at the tem- dermatologist who will try and diag- ples or top of the head by 30 years of nose your hair dilemma by examining age.