A small amount of hair loss is normal. In fact each individual loses between 100 and 125 strands of hair every day. The hair is on a continuous journey, which sees ten percent of the strands on our heads enter a
resting phase. After spending several months ‘resting’ this hair then falls out and new hair is born. Unfortunately for some, no new hair is produced to complete the cycle and baldness inevitably occurs. Here are
some of the most common causes which disrupt hair production.
Hereditary:
95 percent of hair loss is caused by our genes. Although baldness caused by hereditary, also known as adrogenetic alopecia, or male/female pattern baldness, can affect both men and women, it most commonly
affects men in their 30s. How rapidly the hair falls out is also genetically determined. Adrogenetic alopecia is more prevalent in males because men produce more testosterone than women. Testosterone is then
converted into another hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which, if genetically programmed to do so, suffocates the hair follicles, thickens the membranes on the scalp, and restricts the blood flow,
causing the hair to fall out. Male pattern baldness normally begins with a receding hair line, which progressively becomes worse and is usually followed by a bald patch on the crown of the head. Female pattern
baldness tends be an overall thinning of the hair, which rarely results in actual bald patches. Whilst there is little an individual can do to prevent adrogenetic alopecia, there are many products and supplements
available to slow the process down and to make the hair appear thicker and fuller.
Hormonal Imbalances:
The most common cause of hair loss within women is a fluctuation of hormones. The hormones progesterone and estrogen increase and decrease regularly throughout a woman’s life and for some can lead to an abnormal
thinning of the hair. Hormonal fluctuations can be caused by a number of reasons. Child birth, the menopause, an over or under active thyroid, excessive weight loss and the contraceptive pill cause hormonal
imbalances which can disrupt the normal hair production cycle and cause hair to fall out. Fortunately this type of hair loss is usually temporary and there are many products available to ease the severity of
this form of hair loss. Provillus is a popular and effective hair loss supplement, which is formulated by natural ingredients, which have been proven to stimulate the hair and encourage it to grow.
Emotional Stress:
When a person encounters acute levels of stress and anxiety it can lead to many unwelcome bi-products. In a normal and healthy head of hair, about ten percent of the hair enters a ‘resting phase’, where it
remains for several months before falling out. Psychological tension can cause an increased amount of hair to enter the ‘resting’ period, and consequently a larger quantity of hair falls out. Learning to relax
and control stress will help to maintain healthy hair and limit the hair loss. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation often facilitates control over emotional stress.
Repetitive use of Harsh Hair Products:
Like any part of the body, if it is subjected to continuous abuse, it is going to become damaged eventually, and our hair is no exception. Constantly scraping the hair back into a ponytail or bunches puts
mechanical stress on the hair and can lead to it being shed in abnormal amounts. Excessive use of hair colorants and heated appliances like rollers and tongues put pressure on the shaft of the hair and the
follicles, which can have a detrimental effect on the production of hair growth.
