Now that summer is upon us, the sun is directly overhead and the
bright colors we wear in this season look their best because the
sunlight is shining directly overhead. Bright colors look
natural during this time of the year. That’s why fuchsia, spring
green and bright yellow look at out of place in the winter; the
sun is lower in the sky, nature does not have flowers blooming
in the landscape, and those bright colors almost look muddied
… back to the summer, where we are!
There are an abundance of shades of green to choose from; lime
green, soft apple green, deep forest, olive, and list the goes
on. Bright lime green looks best on young people with clear
complexions. The brightness of lime reflects light and draws
attention to our skin so that if you have blemishes, strong
lines, etc., on your face, they will be more evident when you
wear brights. Apple green is popular right now because so many
people look soft, confident and calm when they wear it. Olive
and deep forests greens add to a person’s aura of stability and
dependability.In business or when you entertain, wearing green
is great for introducing a new, invigorating idea, plan or
product. Greens can be tricky to wear because of the yellow
combined with the blue.
Yellow does not work with all skin tones especially if you have
been sick, had a headache or an upset stomach. When our PH is
out of balance from not feeling well, more bile is released in
our system which can make the skin appear more yellowish. If you
wear yellow or a yellow green color when you are “under the
weather”, more people will notice that you don’t feel well
because the yellow clothing will draw attention to the extra
yellow tone of your skin. Yellow as a color is so bright;
everyone notices the color and you in it. If you want to make a
dramatic entrance, yellow makes it easy to be noticed right
away. We associate yellow with bright, cheerful, sunny days. If
you are working with a project that has lost its steam, wearing
yellow when you try a new approach will make for a high-energy
impact. So, wear yellows when you are healthy and feeling great
because everyone will see you coming!
Orange communicates that you are in the mood to play. You will
notice more people wearing orange in the warm months when we are
particularly active in outdoor sports. Orange also revs up an
audience and people who are attending all types of games or
outdoor activities. If you wear orange in a conservative office
setting, however, people might respond inappropriately. Wearing
orange, you will be taken more seriously in business if your
line of work is “fun in the sun”, sports or the fashion
industry. Orange is best at the company picnic rather than
inside in the boardroom.
Pink emits youth, energy and enthusiasm. People tend to feel
younger when they wear all shades of pink. The brighter the pink
the more attention you draw to yourself. This is great if you
are leading a meeting, or find yourself the center of attention
at a function. The soft shades of pink help others see you as
reassuring. If you are going to be dealing with a person who is
upset or you are the one delivering bad news, soft pink will
keep them calmer and will not provoke them emotionally. If you
have to conduct an exit interview, wearing pastel pink could
keep a volatile situation from escalating into emotional
fireworks. If you have to fire someone, don’t wear red!!
Purple lets people know you “think outside the box”, see
yourself as unique and don’t believe you are obligated to follow
the mainstream.
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Nu Hair of Texas Hair Loss clinic, announces new alopecia areata
comprehensive source at Nu Hair web http://www.nuhair.net
providing answers to most frequently asked questions on
alopecia. Nuhair has presented condensed articles about alopecia
hair loss and baldness issues, using photos and links.
Understanding how and why is a start for every one who is
afflicted with Alopecia Areata hair loss. * What causes Alopecia
Areata hair loss? * Who is most likely to get Alopecia? * Will
my hair grow back? * Living with Alopecia Areata * Alopecia
Areata hair loss treatments * More information on Alopecia Areata
Alopecia areata is highly unpredictable, autoimmune skin disease
with recurrent no scarring hair loss. It can affect any
hair-bearing area of the body with many different patterns of
hair loss on the scalp or elsewhere on the body. Alopecia is a
progressive skin disease causing hair loss but not
life-threatening. People with Alopecia are generally healthy
otherwise. Alopecia hair loss can cause emotional psychosocial
stress.
Most common appearance is 1 or many round-to-oval patches of
hair falls out. In many cases, only a few bare patches show up.
But for some people hair loss is extensive. It can cause total
loss of head hair, alopecia Areata Totalis, or complete loss of
whole body hair, alopecia Areata Universalis.
What Causes Alopecia Areata Hair Loss? Alopecia areata is an
autoimmune disease. Our immune system, designed to protect the
body from viruses and bacteria, mistakenly attacks its own body
cells, attacks the hair follicles, the root from which hairs
grow. The hair follicles become small and slow down new hair
production. In most cases the stem cells that supply the
follicles with new cells are not targeted. Therefore there is
possibility for the hair to re-grow at a later time.
Why some people get afflicted with Alopecia, maybe the
combination of genes predisposed to the disease. Unknown trigger
in a person’s environment may cause the autoimmune disease to
attack the hair follicles.
Who Is Most Likely To Get Alopecia? Alopecia Areata condition is
common, affecting males and females in approximately 1.7 percent
of the world population overall, 4.7 million in the US men and
women of all ages and ethnic backgrounds are affected with
alopecia areata hair loss.
Genetic factors may play an important role in determining
susceptibility and disease severity. The risk of developing
Alopecia Areata increases if a family member lost his first
patch of hair before age 30. One in five people who have the
disease have a family member who already experienced Alopecia
hair loss, but it is not inherited from a parent.
Alopecia areata often occurs in people whose family members have
other autoimmune diseases, such as diabetes, rheumatoid
arthritis, thyroid disease, systemic lupus. People who have
alopecia areata have a higher occurrence of thyroid disease,
eczema, allergies, or asthma.
Will My Hair Ever Grow Back? Your hair may or may not grow back.
At times it grow back and it may also fall out again. For others
hair regrows, and the condition never recurs. Even if all hair
is lost, possibility for full regrowth remains.
Living with Alopecia Areata Use sunscreens for exposed skin,
sunglasses to protect the eyes from excessive sun, and dust with
eyebrows or eyelashes hair loss condition. Use wigs or hairpiece
to cover and protect scalp. Value yourself for who you are, not
for how much hair you have. Talk with others who are dealing
with Alopecia Areata hair loss, you are not alone.
Alopecia Areata treatments Doctors try several medications
approved for promoting hair growth, but none cure the disease.
Steroids, Corticosteroids, anti-inflammatory drugs are often
used in the treatment of various autoimmune diseases, including
alopecia areata. Corticosteroids may be given as injections of
steroids directly into the patches on the scalp or the effected
area, usually repeated monthly. Side effects may be mild
swelling, changes in pigmentation, or small indentations in the
skin that go away once injections are stopped. Risks of
hypertension and cataracts may occur. Corticosteroids taken by
mouth may be used in more extensive alopecia areata. Ointments
containing steroids rubbed directly onto the affected area are
preferred for children. However, corticosteroid creams are less
effective than injections; they work best when combined with
other topical treatments, such as minoxidil. Other treatments
used are Sulfasalazine, or Anthralin. Hairpieces and wigs are
useful for patients with extensive disease.
More Information on Alopecia Areata * http://niams.nih.gov *
http://www.nuhair.net/alopecia-areata-information.htm *
http://nccam.nih.gov * http://aad.org * National Alopecia Areata
Foundation http://naaf.org