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DHT & it's Impact on the Hair Follicle

Another threat to healthy hair growth is DHT (Dihydrotestosterone). Over time, the hair follicle naturally produces an enzyme named Five Alpha Reducatase. It is this enzyme, or complex of enzymes, that reacts with testosterone to create DHT
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Hormone Receptors Fooled by Pseudo-Estrogens

Another factor involved with age and hair loss is the discovery of two different types of estrogen receptors. Every cell in the body has both alpha and beta receptor sites. Receptors are protein imbedded in the membrane of the cell. They are activated by a hormone, drug, chemical or another protein.
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The Effects of Hormones & Aging

Some scientific research shows that over the past decade hair loss has been on the rise in both men and women. And some surprising, new evidence has developed a link between rising scalp estrogen levels associated with age and hair loss .
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Hair Loss - Five Early Warning Signs

1. ACNE

Adult cystic acne or acne with cysts containing keratin and sebum. Inflammation of the sebaceous glands from retained secretion. Cystic acne is associated with DHT; therefore the presence of this type of acne is a warning sign and indicates the same hormonal imbalances that often lead to premature hair loss .

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Other Common Causes of Hair loss

DEMODEX FOLLICULORUM

Demodex folliculorum, a microscopic mite, has also been associated with hair thinning or loss. It was originally discovered by Richard Owens in the 1840’s and has long been known to inhabit the scalp, eyebrows and forehead area. However,
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The Life Cycle of Your Hair

The miniaturization of a hair happens in three cycles.

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6 Reasons for Abnormal Hair Loss

TOP 6 REASONS FOR ABNORMAL HAIR LOSS AND MINIATURISATION OF HAIR

1. GENETIC PREDISPOSITION

Scientific research shows that over the past decade hair loss has been on the rise in both men and women. A genetic predisposition of hormonal balances and imbalances, as well as the conversion of testosterone into Dihydrotestosterone ( DHT), can be inherited from either your mother’s or your father’s side of the family. Aging plays a natural part in follicle deterioration and hair loss .

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The Anatomy of Hair

An Educated Look into the Causes of Thinning Hair.

To properly understand hair loss , you must first understand the anatomy of hair and the intricate systems that all must work together in harmony to produce new, healthy, long living hair.

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Lifecycle of the Hair

ANAGEN:

The growth phase of hair development.

CATAGEN:

The intermediate phase of the hair-growth cycle, between the growth (anagen
stage) and the resting (telogen phase) of hair.

TELOGEN:

The resting stage of the hair growth cycle. Certain factors can rush the follicle
into this phase prematurely, and can result in excessive daily hair loss .
 
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