Provillus hair loss treatment has become the popular product for both men and women. The product is made from natural herbs and has no negative side effects to human health. It effectively stops hair loss and stimulates hair regrowth, making the hairs healthy, shiny and beautiful. The natural product has gained a significant popularity for its effective dual step formula to treat the hairs of men and women accordingly as it offers different formulations for both.
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It has been found that poor diet, stress, aging and pollution are the most common factors which damage hairs and cause hair loss. Scientifically health experts have found the DHT hormone responsible for hair loss. This hormone grows on the scalp and makes hair follicles weaker and weaker until they die, by blocking the food and water to the hairs and let the hairs fall from the scalp. Elderly people experience a hair loss more rapidly because the amount of DHT increases with the growing age. Hair loss treatment products are mostly designed to act as DHT blockers, so that the Provillus, but there are many things which make Provillus popular and better than other hair loss treatments.
Provillus is a powerful blend of natural herbs and approved as safe and beneficial formula by health experts and FDA. The product is a 2 step formula which performs dual action of preventing hair loss first and then promoting hair regrowth. The two step formula consists of a hair regrowth supplement and a hair regrowth spray. The hair regrowth supplement is in pill form. The consumption of this supplement twice a day makes the hairs strong enough to fight against DHT hormone and to survive.
The hair regrowth spray is a liquid to be applied over the scalp. The use of that spray twice a day promotes a thicker, stronger and healthier hair regrowth. The product nourishes the overall health of hairs and makes them healthy, shiny and beautiful, without any negative side effects.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Thursday, April 18, 2013
RepliCel Receives Issue Notification from the United States Patent and Trademark Office Protecting Methods of Preparing Dermal Sheath Cup Cells for Its Hair Regeneration Technology
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwired - April 18, 2013) - RepliCel Life Sciences Inc. (the "Company" or "RepliCel") (OTCBB:REPCF)(CNSX:RP) is pleased to announce that it has received issue notification from the United States Patent and Trademark Office with respect to RepliCel's technology for preparing populations of dermal sheath cup cells for its hair regeneration procedure. These cells are used to treat patients suffering from androgenetic alopecia, also known as pattern hair loss. With the issuance of this patent, RepliCel will now have patents issued in the United States, Australia and the European Union. Additional patent applications, further protecting and expanding on our technology, are pending in the European Union, Canada, Japan, the United States, as well as other countries.
A minimally invasive treatment like RepliCel's, that only requires a small biopsy from the back of a patient's scalp to isolate and replicate dermal sheath cup cells, would be a highly desirable solution for male's and female's suffering from hair loss. According to the International Society of Hair Restoration (ISHR), the leading authority on hair loss treatment and restoration, 923,599 patients sought out treatment for hair loss in 2010, a 66 percent increase from 2004. Of this number, only 279,381 surgical hair restoration procedures were actually performed due to the highly-invasive nature of the procedure or the lack of viable hair follicles that could be harvested. Although the majority of hair restoration patients have traditionally been men, over the years more women are seeking help for hair loss. Since 2004, the number of female surgical hair restoration patients worldwide increased 24 percent.
David Hall, CEO of RepliCel states, "The allowance of our first U.S. patent is a major achievement for our business as the United States represents the largest current market for hair restoration procedures, conservatively estimated at over $1.3 billion annually. The market for a permanent, non-invasive procedure like RepliCel's is clearly significant." Mr. Hall goes on to say, "If you factor in the still untouched market of hair loss in women, the total patients for RepliCel's treatment would expand even further. This patent allowance is one more critical step achieved in building value for our shareholders."
Dr. Rolf Hoffmann, Chief Medical Officer of RepliCel comments, "This is a very significant milestone for the Company, representing the first patent allowed from our family of filed patents in the United States relating to RepliCel's dermal sheath cup hair follicle therapy named RCH-01. This is important, as the Company will look to initiate a pivotal trial in the United States, following the completion of our Phase II dosing trial targeted to start later this year in Germany."
About RepliCel Life Sciences
The Company has developed RepliCel(TM), a natural hair cell replication technology that has the potential to become the world's first, minimally invasive solution for androgenetic alopecia and general hair loss in men and women. RepliCel(TM) is based on autologous cell implantation technology that replicates a patient's hair cells from their own healthy hair follicles and, when reintroduced into areas of hair loss, the Company hopes to initiate natural hair regeneration. The RepliCel(TM) procedure has been developed over the past ten years by the Company's recognized research scientists and medical experts - specialists in the fields of hair growth, hair biology and dermatology. Additional information on RepliCel is available at www.replicel.com.
Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains projections and forward-looking statements, as that term is defined under applicable securities laws. Statements in this press release, which are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements that relate to the approval and commercialization of the Company's hair restoration process and the Company's expected timeline regarding the expected commencement of the Company's Phase II clinical trial. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks which may cause actual results and the Company's plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information, including: negative results from the Company's clinical trials; the effects of government regulation on the Company's business; risks associated with the Company's ability to obtain and protect rights to its intellectual property; risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's ability to raise additional capital; and other factors beyond the Company's control.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity or performance. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all of such factors and to assess in advance the impact of such factors on the Company's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Readers should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factor disclosure outlined in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and with the British Columbia Securities Commission on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
A minimally invasive treatment like RepliCel's, that only requires a small biopsy from the back of a patient's scalp to isolate and replicate dermal sheath cup cells, would be a highly desirable solution for male's and female's suffering from hair loss. According to the International Society of Hair Restoration (ISHR), the leading authority on hair loss treatment and restoration, 923,599 patients sought out treatment for hair loss in 2010, a 66 percent increase from 2004. Of this number, only 279,381 surgical hair restoration procedures were actually performed due to the highly-invasive nature of the procedure or the lack of viable hair follicles that could be harvested. Although the majority of hair restoration patients have traditionally been men, over the years more women are seeking help for hair loss. Since 2004, the number of female surgical hair restoration patients worldwide increased 24 percent.
David Hall, CEO of RepliCel states, "The allowance of our first U.S. patent is a major achievement for our business as the United States represents the largest current market for hair restoration procedures, conservatively estimated at over $1.3 billion annually. The market for a permanent, non-invasive procedure like RepliCel's is clearly significant." Mr. Hall goes on to say, "If you factor in the still untouched market of hair loss in women, the total patients for RepliCel's treatment would expand even further. This patent allowance is one more critical step achieved in building value for our shareholders."
Dr. Rolf Hoffmann, Chief Medical Officer of RepliCel comments, "This is a very significant milestone for the Company, representing the first patent allowed from our family of filed patents in the United States relating to RepliCel's dermal sheath cup hair follicle therapy named RCH-01. This is important, as the Company will look to initiate a pivotal trial in the United States, following the completion of our Phase II dosing trial targeted to start later this year in Germany."
About RepliCel Life Sciences
The Company has developed RepliCel(TM), a natural hair cell replication technology that has the potential to become the world's first, minimally invasive solution for androgenetic alopecia and general hair loss in men and women. RepliCel(TM) is based on autologous cell implantation technology that replicates a patient's hair cells from their own healthy hair follicles and, when reintroduced into areas of hair loss, the Company hopes to initiate natural hair regeneration. The RepliCel(TM) procedure has been developed over the past ten years by the Company's recognized research scientists and medical experts - specialists in the fields of hair growth, hair biology and dermatology. Additional information on RepliCel is available at www.replicel.com.
Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains projections and forward-looking statements, as that term is defined under applicable securities laws. Statements in this press release, which are not purely historical, are forward-looking statements that relate to the approval and commercialization of the Company's hair restoration process and the Company's expected timeline regarding the expected commencement of the Company's Phase II clinical trial. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks which may cause actual results and the Company's plans and objectives to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking information, including: negative results from the Company's clinical trials; the effects of government regulation on the Company's business; risks associated with the Company's ability to obtain and protect rights to its intellectual property; risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's ability to raise additional capital; and other factors beyond the Company's control.
Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity or performance. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and, except as required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all of such factors and to assess in advance the impact of such factors on the Company's business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Readers should consult all of the information set forth herein and should also refer to the risk factor disclosure outlined in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and other periodic reports filed from time-to-time with the Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and with the British Columbia Securities Commission on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Hair loss: why more women are experiencing thinning hair and what to do about it
Balding and thinning hair used to be the one thing men suffered over us
ladies, but it seems the tables are turning and more and more women are
experiencing the confidence-shattering effects of hair loss.
According to a recent survey, the majority of GPs in the UK have noticed and increase in women seeking treatment for hair loss in the past five years, and a significant number have reported an increase in the past year alone.
Yet we still see it as a (often inevitable) male problem. And though it will affect around 60 per cent of us during our lifetime, almost half of the women polled in the survey by hair supplement brand Nourkrin, who had experienced thinning hair, suffered in silence.
Experts believe that stress can be a major cause of hair loss for women and while it's usually experience by middle aged women affected, women in their 20s and 30s are beginning to be more vocal about their experiences.
At just 26, Malika Smith from Leeds was one of these women.
"I have lovely, dark thick hair and have always thought of it as one of my best features. I don't really need to do anything with it - backcombing, dyeing, layering - it has just always been lovely and thick and so keeping it shoulder length was all I needed to do. However, last year I experienced hair loss and thinning for the first time and it was a very scary thing to happen.
"I didn't realise not just the physical, but also the emotional effect that losing my hair would have on me. After a few weeks of noticing more falling down the plug hole, I realised that something was really wrong when I went to put my hair into a ponytail and couldn't believe how thin it felt, it was as if half of my usual hair was missing."
"I looked in the mirror at my scalp and could see that it was hair loss from the root that was causing the problem, and my hair was falling out rather than breaking off which I never thought would be the case as I have always had very good hair. My first reaction was embarrassment - I hated the fact that my hair was thinning - I feel much less confident and less attractive."
It wasn't until a few months that Malika asked her hairdresser for advice and ended up being referred to a hair specialist, a trichologist, to tackle her hair loss.
"He asked me about my general health and wellbeing, but he also asked me about the past year of my life, had I had any big changes, was I stressed at all? Suddenly it all clicked into place. I had moved to London in the last six months, after a break-up, and had started a new job.
"While I didn't realise it at the time, yes I probably was extremely stressed and had a lot of new things to deal with all at once, but my hair didn't start falling out until after this and so what was the problem?"
"My trichologist explained to me that hair usually takes about three months to react to what is going on in the body and so when I did the maths, this all made perfect sense. It was stress that had done this to my hair, and then the stress of worrying about my hair loss was making the problem even more of an issue!"
Celebrity hairstylist and Nourkrin ambassador Jo Hansford MBE agrees that there's a feeling of embarrassment around women losing their hair, which is particularly worrying as it hits our self-esteem dramatically.
"It's our primary accessory and we can never take it off so leaving great-looking, well kept and healthy looking hair is really integral to our self-image," she explains.
"I see women come in who are really devastated by the effects of thinning hair but don't know who to turn to. We act as stylists, advisors and counsellors!"
Jo tells us she saw a similar rise in women suffering from thinning hair in the last recession and believes modern stress levels have a lot to answer for.
"Stress nutrition, hormones - there are a lot of reasons but stress is a big one."
"I always reassure my clients that there are things you can do and seeking help is nothing to be ashamed of."
We asked Jo what she advises these women to do if they notice their hair thinning, both in terms of temporary fixes and long term solutions.
"To help make the hair look better while you look for the root causes and give any treatment a chance to work there are a few things to do to make your hair appear thicker and give you more confidence.
"Use good salon-quality products specifically recommend for fine hair. It's worth spending more on a professional grade product so ask your hairdresser for a recommendation because the same grade of ingredients just aren't available on the high street. There are some amazing products nowadays, you don't have to go and sit in the salon for an afternoon for a treatment, everything's much more instant."
Jo's second tip is to invest in a quality cut.
"Get your hair cut regularly and talk to your hairdresser about a style that works to hide any particularly thin areas. There are some very good stylists out there who cut a brilliant, snappy hair cut that gives the impression of thickness."
And when it comes to colour, don't be taken in by highlights.
"Definitely don't go for highlights on thin hair, solid colour makes it look more bulky," she explains.
"The best thing you can do is give yourself a head massage to encourage the blood flow and in turn hair growth. While you're shampooing, give yourself a really good, stimulating head rub.
"And wash it more often than less. If you wash it less often, it gives the hair follicles more time to be impacted by oil. That blocks the follicles so when you wash it you end up losing more hair than if you washed it more regularly.
"But you do need to replace the oil's moisturising, protection so use a good conditioner or hair masque to replenish. And don't go for all-in-one products. Your shampoo should simply be for cleaning."
As well as seeking professional help and tackling the causes of hair thinning, Jo recommends adding a supplement such as Nourkrin to your diet.
"It doesn't work for everyone but I have seen it work for many of my clients. It's not an overnight fix - there isn't one. But you can see real improvement in six months to a year."
If your concerns your hair is thinning, make an appointment to see your GP who will be able to refer you to a specialist.
According to a recent survey, the majority of GPs in the UK have noticed and increase in women seeking treatment for hair loss in the past five years, and a significant number have reported an increase in the past year alone.
Yet we still see it as a (often inevitable) male problem. And though it will affect around 60 per cent of us during our lifetime, almost half of the women polled in the survey by hair supplement brand Nourkrin, who had experienced thinning hair, suffered in silence.
Experts believe that stress can be a major cause of hair loss for women and while it's usually experience by middle aged women affected, women in their 20s and 30s are beginning to be more vocal about their experiences.
At just 26, Malika Smith from Leeds was one of these women.
"I have lovely, dark thick hair and have always thought of it as one of my best features. I don't really need to do anything with it - backcombing, dyeing, layering - it has just always been lovely and thick and so keeping it shoulder length was all I needed to do. However, last year I experienced hair loss and thinning for the first time and it was a very scary thing to happen.
"I didn't realise not just the physical, but also the emotional effect that losing my hair would have on me. After a few weeks of noticing more falling down the plug hole, I realised that something was really wrong when I went to put my hair into a ponytail and couldn't believe how thin it felt, it was as if half of my usual hair was missing."
"I looked in the mirror at my scalp and could see that it was hair loss from the root that was causing the problem, and my hair was falling out rather than breaking off which I never thought would be the case as I have always had very good hair. My first reaction was embarrassment - I hated the fact that my hair was thinning - I feel much less confident and less attractive."
It wasn't until a few months that Malika asked her hairdresser for advice and ended up being referred to a hair specialist, a trichologist, to tackle her hair loss.
"He asked me about my general health and wellbeing, but he also asked me about the past year of my life, had I had any big changes, was I stressed at all? Suddenly it all clicked into place. I had moved to London in the last six months, after a break-up, and had started a new job.
"While I didn't realise it at the time, yes I probably was extremely stressed and had a lot of new things to deal with all at once, but my hair didn't start falling out until after this and so what was the problem?"
"My trichologist explained to me that hair usually takes about three months to react to what is going on in the body and so when I did the maths, this all made perfect sense. It was stress that had done this to my hair, and then the stress of worrying about my hair loss was making the problem even more of an issue!"
Celebrity hairstylist and Nourkrin ambassador Jo Hansford MBE agrees that there's a feeling of embarrassment around women losing their hair, which is particularly worrying as it hits our self-esteem dramatically.
"It's our primary accessory and we can never take it off so leaving great-looking, well kept and healthy looking hair is really integral to our self-image," she explains.
"I see women come in who are really devastated by the effects of thinning hair but don't know who to turn to. We act as stylists, advisors and counsellors!"
Jo tells us she saw a similar rise in women suffering from thinning hair in the last recession and believes modern stress levels have a lot to answer for.
"Stress nutrition, hormones - there are a lot of reasons but stress is a big one."
"I always reassure my clients that there are things you can do and seeking help is nothing to be ashamed of."
We asked Jo what she advises these women to do if they notice their hair thinning, both in terms of temporary fixes and long term solutions.
"To help make the hair look better while you look for the root causes and give any treatment a chance to work there are a few things to do to make your hair appear thicker and give you more confidence.
"Use good salon-quality products specifically recommend for fine hair. It's worth spending more on a professional grade product so ask your hairdresser for a recommendation because the same grade of ingredients just aren't available on the high street. There are some amazing products nowadays, you don't have to go and sit in the salon for an afternoon for a treatment, everything's much more instant."
Jo's second tip is to invest in a quality cut.
"Get your hair cut regularly and talk to your hairdresser about a style that works to hide any particularly thin areas. There are some very good stylists out there who cut a brilliant, snappy hair cut that gives the impression of thickness."
And when it comes to colour, don't be taken in by highlights.
"Definitely don't go for highlights on thin hair, solid colour makes it look more bulky," she explains.
"The best thing you can do is give yourself a head massage to encourage the blood flow and in turn hair growth. While you're shampooing, give yourself a really good, stimulating head rub.
"And wash it more often than less. If you wash it less often, it gives the hair follicles more time to be impacted by oil. That blocks the follicles so when you wash it you end up losing more hair than if you washed it more regularly.
"But you do need to replace the oil's moisturising, protection so use a good conditioner or hair masque to replenish. And don't go for all-in-one products. Your shampoo should simply be for cleaning."
As well as seeking professional help and tackling the causes of hair thinning, Jo recommends adding a supplement such as Nourkrin to your diet.
"It doesn't work for everyone but I have seen it work for many of my clients. It's not an overnight fix - there isn't one. But you can see real improvement in six months to a year."
If your concerns your hair is thinning, make an appointment to see your GP who will be able to refer you to a specialist.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Hair loss: top 20 myths on hair balding
Myths on Hair Balding #1: Hair balding is due to over exposure to the sun
Let’s not blame the sun for hair balding, there are other reasons to hair balding like stress and lack of necessary nutrients. But if you’re out in the sun for a long period of time, UV rays can damage your hair. Over exposure to the sun can make you hair brittle and dull, but it’s nothing a trim and hair spa can’t take care of. You can also cover your hair with a scarf or a cap to avoid hair damage, eat a balanced diet and exercise.
But hair balding is not linked to UV rays.
Myths on Hair Balding #2: Only men are susceptible to hair balding
It’s an archaic view that hair loss only affects men, haven’t you heard women complain about hair loss? Hair balding or hair loss does not discriminate on basis of gender. The main factor that causes hair loss in women is due to hormonal changes or thyroid problems. It can also be a result of daily worries of balancing house work and office life. With their hectic schedules women tend to eat less or skip a meal, which are also perpetrators of hair balding.
Myths on Hair Balding #3: Clogged pores cause hair loss
If you thought acne only affects the skin, think again, acne is caused by clogged pores. Both hair loss and acne are due to hormonal changes but they are not linked together. Skin care and hair care, diet and de-stressing methods are a few ways to prevent hair loss and male pattern hair balding.
Myths on Hair Balding #4: Caps and hats cause hair balding
Earlier we mentioned that to prevent hair damage cover your hair with a scarf or a cap. But then you must have thought of someone telling you, caps are a cause of hair balding. The logic used is that, sweat and heat make you lose hair or that the cap loosens your hair follicles or that the cap prevents the hair from breathing.
You ought to know that hair gets oxygen from the hair follicles and does not cause any damage. But a dirty and soiled cap can lead to hair infection and hair loss.
Myths on Hair Balding #5: Hair loss is from your mother’s side
Hair loss is heredity, but you can’t only blame your mom for it. If hair balding is in your genes then it could be from your father’s side too. Science says that predominant genes are mostly from your mother’s side but if your dad is balding, then there are chances that hair balding can happen to you too.
Heredity baldness can be explained as hair thinning and not by hair loss. Hair balding is the result of hair thinning.
Myths on Hair Balding #6: Stress causes hair balding
We have mentioned that stress is one of the causes of hair loss; this is true to a point. Stress only speeds up the process of hair balding and hair loss in you. It is normal to lose 100 strands of hair in a day, but it is a problem if it does not grow back. If your bodyweight increases or reduces in a short span of time, it can lead to hair loss.
Myths on Hair Balding #7: Hair balding is linked to old age
It is common to see older men with bald heads, but what does it mean when a much younger man or woman begins to shed hair? Hair balding can start in your teens, and is common among 20-30 year olds. This doesn’t mean you are old, especially if you are healthy and can function like a person of your age. If you are disease free without any complaints, then there you have it, hair balding is not linked to old age.
Myths on Hair Balding #8: Hair gels and hair sprays cause hair loss
In India, hair gels and sprays are deemed as causes of hair balding, while hair oil is respected and talked about in the highest regard. Hair oil is good for the hair, but most people prefer using hair gels to style their hair as it is not greasy to handle. The problem lies in overuse of mechanical equipments like curlers and straightners. Regular and frequent use of these hair styling tools can leave your hair damaged. Therefore, it is safe to use hair gels and sprays as they will not cause hair loss.
Myths on Hair Balding #9: Lack of blood supply to the head causes hair loss
We advise you not to stand on your head to increase the blood supply to the head; it will only make you woozy. It is not true that lack of blood to the head will cause hair loss. But it is interesting to know that lack of blood supply only happens when hair starts falling. It is naive to say that decrease in blood to the head results in hair loss.
Myths on Hair Balding #10: Daily or frequent shampooing causes hair loss
Contrary to popular belief, if you shampoo less often there are higher chances that hair fall is greater. When you don’t wash your hair often with shampoo, dirt or dandruff builds up leading to greater loss of hair. In case hair fall is intense, then you should change your shampoo, pick a milder shampoo for your hair. But do not neglect washing your hair when needed.
Myths on Hair Balding #11: Hair Loss due to testosterone
They say high level of testosterone causes hair loss and hair balding in men. Hair balding is recognized by hair thinning rather than hair fall. What causes the hair to thin is DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is what makes the hair follicles thin and then disappear. When hair follicles of certain parts of your scalp come in contact with DHT, it makes the hair thin.
Myths on Hair Balding #12: Propecia and Rogaine prevent hair loss
It is true that these hair loss treatment drugs prevent hair loss. What it actually does is that it slows down hair loss and is not responsible for growth of hair follicles. But Propecia can regrow hair to an extent. These drugs work well when the person first starts noticing thinning of hair. However, these drugs will not bring back a hair line that has already seen its peaks disappear.
Myths on Hair Balding #13: High intake of Carbs results in Hair Balding
Carbs have nothing to do with hair loss; au contraire carbs provide nutrients for healthy hair. Red meat is also a good source of iron which is great for strengthening hair. It can also lead to re growth of hair.
Myths on Hair Balding #14: Active sexual life leads to hair balding
They say that those who are sexually active can lose their hair. This is a completely baseless myth with no scientific backing whatsoever. We repeat: There is no link that hair loss is caused due to increased levels of testosterone or frequency in ejaculation.
Myths on Hair Balding #15: Cold water prevents hair balding
While a cold water shower can improve the circulation for blood supply, it definitely cannot help in re-growth of hair. Cold water shower is also a great way to de-stress and the best way to cool down in summer, but - once again - it is a false assumption that such a shower will help you prevent hair loss.
Myths on Hair Balding #16: Massaging and brushing reduces hair loss
It is believed that massaging the scalp and brushing your hair improves the blood supply, but apparently these procedures only hamper the hair. If you brush your hair often, it will break it, even certain hair styles can damage the hair causing hair fall.
Myths on Hair Balding #17: Oil application for hair loss
Many feel that inadequate oil application leads to hair loss or thinning. This is not true. Oil application only helps if accompanied with a massage. But if your hair is falling avoid massage as it could further irritate your hair follicles and scalp.
Myths on Hair Balding #18: Shaving and trimming for better hair growth
Many men shave off their heads, so that growth improves. Hair cutting and shaving have no impact on the hair follicle. Once the damage is done, it cannot be reversed by treating the ends of the hair follicles with any cutting or trimming treatment.
Prevent Hair Fall
Losing hair is heart breaking for men and women. The sight of balding in your heydays can be a nightmare except that you are living it. But there are ways and measures that you can implement daily and weekly. Find out the 25 best and effective ways of prevent hair loss and strengthening your hair.
Let’s not blame the sun for hair balding, there are other reasons to hair balding like stress and lack of necessary nutrients. But if you’re out in the sun for a long period of time, UV rays can damage your hair. Over exposure to the sun can make you hair brittle and dull, but it’s nothing a trim and hair spa can’t take care of. You can also cover your hair with a scarf or a cap to avoid hair damage, eat a balanced diet and exercise.
But hair balding is not linked to UV rays.
Myths on Hair Balding #2: Only men are susceptible to hair balding
It’s an archaic view that hair loss only affects men, haven’t you heard women complain about hair loss? Hair balding or hair loss does not discriminate on basis of gender. The main factor that causes hair loss in women is due to hormonal changes or thyroid problems. It can also be a result of daily worries of balancing house work and office life. With their hectic schedules women tend to eat less or skip a meal, which are also perpetrators of hair balding.
Myths on Hair Balding #3: Clogged pores cause hair loss
If you thought acne only affects the skin, think again, acne is caused by clogged pores. Both hair loss and acne are due to hormonal changes but they are not linked together. Skin care and hair care, diet and de-stressing methods are a few ways to prevent hair loss and male pattern hair balding.
Myths on Hair Balding #4: Caps and hats cause hair balding
Earlier we mentioned that to prevent hair damage cover your hair with a scarf or a cap. But then you must have thought of someone telling you, caps are a cause of hair balding. The logic used is that, sweat and heat make you lose hair or that the cap loosens your hair follicles or that the cap prevents the hair from breathing.
You ought to know that hair gets oxygen from the hair follicles and does not cause any damage. But a dirty and soiled cap can lead to hair infection and hair loss.
Myths on Hair Balding #5: Hair loss is from your mother’s side
Hair loss is heredity, but you can’t only blame your mom for it. If hair balding is in your genes then it could be from your father’s side too. Science says that predominant genes are mostly from your mother’s side but if your dad is balding, then there are chances that hair balding can happen to you too.
Heredity baldness can be explained as hair thinning and not by hair loss. Hair balding is the result of hair thinning.
Myths on Hair Balding #6: Stress causes hair balding
We have mentioned that stress is one of the causes of hair loss; this is true to a point. Stress only speeds up the process of hair balding and hair loss in you. It is normal to lose 100 strands of hair in a day, but it is a problem if it does not grow back. If your bodyweight increases or reduces in a short span of time, it can lead to hair loss.
Myths on Hair Balding #7: Hair balding is linked to old age
It is common to see older men with bald heads, but what does it mean when a much younger man or woman begins to shed hair? Hair balding can start in your teens, and is common among 20-30 year olds. This doesn’t mean you are old, especially if you are healthy and can function like a person of your age. If you are disease free without any complaints, then there you have it, hair balding is not linked to old age.
Myths on Hair Balding #8: Hair gels and hair sprays cause hair loss
In India, hair gels and sprays are deemed as causes of hair balding, while hair oil is respected and talked about in the highest regard. Hair oil is good for the hair, but most people prefer using hair gels to style their hair as it is not greasy to handle. The problem lies in overuse of mechanical equipments like curlers and straightners. Regular and frequent use of these hair styling tools can leave your hair damaged. Therefore, it is safe to use hair gels and sprays as they will not cause hair loss.
Myths on Hair Balding #9: Lack of blood supply to the head causes hair loss
We advise you not to stand on your head to increase the blood supply to the head; it will only make you woozy. It is not true that lack of blood to the head will cause hair loss. But it is interesting to know that lack of blood supply only happens when hair starts falling. It is naive to say that decrease in blood to the head results in hair loss.
Myths on Hair Balding #10: Daily or frequent shampooing causes hair loss
Contrary to popular belief, if you shampoo less often there are higher chances that hair fall is greater. When you don’t wash your hair often with shampoo, dirt or dandruff builds up leading to greater loss of hair. In case hair fall is intense, then you should change your shampoo, pick a milder shampoo for your hair. But do not neglect washing your hair when needed.
Myths on Hair Balding #11: Hair Loss due to testosterone
They say high level of testosterone causes hair loss and hair balding in men. Hair balding is recognized by hair thinning rather than hair fall. What causes the hair to thin is DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is what makes the hair follicles thin and then disappear. When hair follicles of certain parts of your scalp come in contact with DHT, it makes the hair thin.
Myths on Hair Balding #12: Propecia and Rogaine prevent hair loss
It is true that these hair loss treatment drugs prevent hair loss. What it actually does is that it slows down hair loss and is not responsible for growth of hair follicles. But Propecia can regrow hair to an extent. These drugs work well when the person first starts noticing thinning of hair. However, these drugs will not bring back a hair line that has already seen its peaks disappear.
Myths on Hair Balding #13: High intake of Carbs results in Hair Balding
Carbs have nothing to do with hair loss; au contraire carbs provide nutrients for healthy hair. Red meat is also a good source of iron which is great for strengthening hair. It can also lead to re growth of hair.
Myths on Hair Balding #14: Active sexual life leads to hair balding
They say that those who are sexually active can lose their hair. This is a completely baseless myth with no scientific backing whatsoever. We repeat: There is no link that hair loss is caused due to increased levels of testosterone or frequency in ejaculation.
Myths on Hair Balding #15: Cold water prevents hair balding
While a cold water shower can improve the circulation for blood supply, it definitely cannot help in re-growth of hair. Cold water shower is also a great way to de-stress and the best way to cool down in summer, but - once again - it is a false assumption that such a shower will help you prevent hair loss.
Myths on Hair Balding #16: Massaging and brushing reduces hair loss
It is believed that massaging the scalp and brushing your hair improves the blood supply, but apparently these procedures only hamper the hair. If you brush your hair often, it will break it, even certain hair styles can damage the hair causing hair fall.
Myths on Hair Balding #17: Oil application for hair loss
Many feel that inadequate oil application leads to hair loss or thinning. This is not true. Oil application only helps if accompanied with a massage. But if your hair is falling avoid massage as it could further irritate your hair follicles and scalp.
Myths on Hair Balding #18: Shaving and trimming for better hair growth
Many men shave off their heads, so that growth improves. Hair cutting and shaving have no impact on the hair follicle. Once the damage is done, it cannot be reversed by treating the ends of the hair follicles with any cutting or trimming treatment.
Prevent Hair Fall
Losing hair is heart breaking for men and women. The sight of balding in your heydays can be a nightmare except that you are living it. But there are ways and measures that you can implement daily and weekly. Find out the 25 best and effective ways of prevent hair loss and strengthening your hair.
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