Interesting Facts about Hair Regrowth!

Hair Regrowth Tips

Many people want strong and healthy hair especially as they grow older. So, in this article we have covered the best hair regrowth tips which actually works for you.

1. Interestingly HAIR GROWS AROUND 0.5 INCHES (1.25CM) PER MONTH AND 6 INCHES (15CM) PER YEAR.

2. How fast it grows depends on factors like age, health, genetics and diet.

3. Eating a balanced diet with the right nutrients will enhance the hair growth. So, in this article you can know the complete hair regrowth tips.

SOME OF THE INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT “HAIR”

1. Hair is a protein filament that grows from follicles found in the dermis (inner layer of the skin).

2. It is primarily composed of protein called ALPHA- KERATIN.

3. Hair growth begins inside the hair follicle.

HAIR GROWTH

It follows a specific growth cycle with” 3 “distinct and concurrent phases.

1) Anagen phase- lasts 2-8 years

2) Catagen phase- where hair stops growing lasts 4-6 weeks.

3) Telogen phase- where hair falls out lasts 2-3 months; all these phases occur simultaneously.

Each has specific characteristics that determine the length of the hair.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE HAIR GROWTH

1. Age, health, diet, hormones, seasonal changes and climate.

2. Trauma, stress, anxiety also affect growth

REASON: It reduces the blood and oxygen supply to the scalp, which is essential to healthy hair.

*According to KIDS HEALTH, it’s normal to lose between 50 – 100 hairs a day.

In order to grow hair faster, there should be minimal hair loss. Hence will discuss some features about hair loss like causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

CAUSES FOR HAIR LOSS

1. The most common cause is hereditary male or female pattern baldness.
2. Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy, childbirth, discontinuing the use of birth control pills and menopause can cause temporary hair loss.
3. Medical conditions like thyroid disease, alopecia areate (an autoimmune disease that attacks hair follicles) and some scalp infections.
4. A diet lacking in protein, iron and other nutrients can lead to thinning hair.
To know more about the causes of hair loss, read the complete article.

TREATMENT OPTIONS

1. 1st cause of treatment for hair loss is medication.
2. Most common products contain an ingredient called minoxidil.
3. Oral medication like finasteride for male or female pattern baldness can be advised.
4. These may have few side effects, hence should be used under dermatologist advice.

PREVENTION OF HAIR LOSS

1. Avoid tight hair styles, which put too much pressure on hair.
2. Avoid blow dryers, hair straighteners, coloring products etc.
3. Make sure you have a balanced diet and getting adequate amount of iron and protein.
4. Hereditary hair loss may be more difficult to treat but certain procedures such as hair transplantation can help reduce the appearance of baldness.
5. Talk to your doctor to explore all your options to lessen the effects of hair loss.