Men's Hair Loss, Scalp Health, Women's Hair Loss
Frequently Asked Questions About Hair Loss
Posted on by Marketing
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Q. What is a normal amount of hair to lose daily?
It’s normal to lose up to 50 to 100 hairs per day – although the science is not as exact as that. Some days you will lose more than others, such as hair washing days. Excess shedding is when you are losing more than 100 hairs per day, or experiencing thinning in areas on your scalp, most commonly around the hairline or crown of the head.
Q. Can you treat hair loss with a combination of pharmaceutical and natural solutions?
Yes. The best treatment for hair loss is early prevention, or care once you notice the very first signs of excess shedding or thinning hair. As a general rule, if you catch your hair loss or thinning hair, within the first three years, Regrow will work to stimulate and reawaken those sleeping hair follicles before they need more intense treatment.
Our founder Adam has conducted more than 35,000 hair consultations, and there isn’t much he doesn’t know about hair loss, so if you have any questions about your hair, send us an email to [email protected]
Q. How many phases are there in hair growth?
Hair growth has four stages Anagen, Catagen, Telogen, and further studies have identified a fourth stage, called Exogen. Anagen is when the hair is actively growing and lasts 3 to 5 years, but can last as long as 7 years.
Catagen is the transition phase where hair follicles shrink, and this stage lasts for 10 or so days. The hair then moves into the telogen stage which is a resting phase where hair is no longer growing, but is not ready to shed. This stage can last up to 3 months and affects up to 15% of the hair on your head.
The final stage, exogen, is when the hair sheds and lasts up to 5 months. As your hair sheds, new follicles are growing – re-entering the anagen phase.
Excessive shedding can be caused by many factors such as age, illness, nutrition, and overall health. Suffering from an auto immune condition can also trigger more hairs to move into the telogen and exogen phases – and this is called telogen effluvium.
Q. Does cutting hair regularly really help to make it grow?
Getting regular hair cuts, or trims, can help keep hair healthy by removing split ends, and damaged hair. While it helps maintain the condition of your hair, it does not increase hair growth as that is determined by the health of the follicles in your scalp. Remember, hair is growth underneath the scalp, not on top, which is why scalp health is so important.
Q. Can stress trigger hair loss?
Stress can trigger hair loss by moving hair in the resting phase, telogen, to move into the shedding phase, exogen. This is a condition called telogen effluvium and is temporary but can cause havoc to your hairline! The best treatment is decreasing the production of the stress hormone, DHT, which can build up in the scalp and follicles.
Regrow’s shampoo, conditioner, tonic and derma roller (as we’re a four-step program), work together to clear DHT build up, (dihydrotestosterone – this is the genetic gene that causes hair loss for men and women), clean and stimulate the scalp, and stop DHT from building up again, so your hair can happily grow without being forced to shed prematurely.
It’s also important to get enough sleep as recent studies have shown not sleeping enough causes your body to produce less melatonin, which helps to regulate hair growth.
Q. Can styling your hair cause, or increase, hair loss?
Some hair styles can contribute to further hair loss as they can damage or stress the hair follicles. High or tight hair styles, frequent heat styling, colours and bleaching, all affect hair and scalp health negatively and can worsen existing hair growth issues. Traction alopecia is a condition where tight braiding or ponytails, and dreadlocks, can cause a pulling of the hair follicles through repeated stress.
When it comes to hair health, keep it natural and relaxed for optimum shine, strength and condition.
