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Hair Loss, Hair Breakage and Hair Growth

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Sort Desciption: Hair loss is a complicated subject. There are many reasons why you might be experiencing hair loss (hair coming out at the roots or not growing from the root) or hair breakage (hair breaking). ...

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Hair loss is a complicated subject. There are many reasons why you might be experiencing hair loss (hair coming out at the roots or not growing from the root) or hair breakage (hair breaking). We will first discuss the normal hair growth process, then weâ ll talk about some reasons why your hair might not be growing as much as youâ d like and what you can do about it.

Hair Structure

Hair is made of a form of protein. Hair grows from the roots. So, the oldest part of your hair will be the part at the ends- furthest away from your scalp. Hair is essentially dead. Once it has come out of your head, there is nothing you can do to improve the structure of the hair itself. However, there is a lot you can do to damage the hair. Once the damage has been done, repairs are limited. If the structure of the hair itself has been damaged, the repair to that particular part of the hair is irreversible. You have to wait until the hair grows out more and cut off the damaged part or until the hair is replaced by a new hair (you will see soon this is a very long proposition)

Hair Life Cycle

On a normal head of hair there are roughly 100,000 strands of hair, each going through its own cycle. Different hair strands will be at different phases at any given time. First, hair grows. This is called the anagen phase. This lasts from 4-6 years. Hair then rests. This is called the catagen phase. The hair follicle (the pocket in the scalp that holds the hair) actually regresses during this time. Then, hair sheds. This is called the telogen phase. Normally, about 90% of hairs are in the anagen phase at any point in time. The average person sheds about 50-60 hairs per day (the last phase of the hair cycle. These phases can be disrupted by stress, medicines, genetics (male pattern baldness) and other reasons.

Hair Growth

On average, hair grows at a rate of about 1/2 inch per month. But, this varies by person based on genetics. Each person will have a maximum growth rate that she can attain. Nutrition, stress levels and the health of the scalp also affect the hair growth rate. Many people confuse hair growth with hair length. If your hair is growing at its maximum rate yet is breaking off, it will appear that you hair is not growing. Most people do not have hair that is not growing. Getting the proper rest, drinking enough water, treating your scalp well and the getting the proper nutrition, including supplements (hair vitamins) can help you reach your maximum potential hair growth.

Hair Loss

Baldness or hair loss in both men and women is sometimes due to disease. Examples follow. Hair loss can be triggered by excessive weight gain or loss in a short period of time. High fever can cause hair loss. Chemotherapy drugs can cause hair loss. Lack of iron can cause anemia, leading to hair loss. An over productive or under productive thyroid can lead to hair loss.

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