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Question & Answers about Prokeratin® Treatments against excessive hair loss, the thinning of hair and the causes of baldness
On this page you find several answers regarding hair loss and excessive hair fall
The average human head has about 100,000 hair follicles that produce, on average, 140.000 hair strands.
Each follicle can grow about 20 individual hairs in a person's lifetime.
Average hair loss is about 30 to a maximum of 90 to 110 strands a day, being strongly influenced by life style and genetic predisposition to hair loss and baldness.
This is a completely natural process which prepares the way for new hair growth.
Progressive, permanent hair loss, or baldness, involves the state of lacking hair on the head.
The most common form of baldness is a progressive hair thinning condition called androgenic alopecia or "male pattern baldness" that occurs in adult males and females and even in other species.
The male-pattern baldness is characterized by hair receding from the lateral sides of the forehead, known as "receding hairline".
Because the severity and nature of baldness can vary greatly, alopecia androgenetica is classified on the Hamilton-Norwood scale I-VII. This scale was first introduced by Dr. James Hamilton in the 1950's and later revised and updated by Dr. O'Tar Norwood in the 1970's and it represents graphically the male-pattern baldness pattern so anyone can easily classify its status.
Observe the Hamilton-Norwood O'Tar scale and read more about the significance of each phase.
Women, on the other hand, present a different balding patter. The degree of the receding hair line is measured on the Ludwig scale. The female-pattern balding has a different hair shedding model.
See the Ludwig scale and read more about the significance of each phase.
Incidence of pattern baldness varies from population to population based on genetic background.
Environmental factors do not seem to affect this type of baldness greatly but there are other factors that can influence the degree and speed of the hair fall.
Some of these factors are described below and in our articles, found on our website.
To remind you, here are several of them:
- long term influence of DHT on the hair follicle signals a reverse cycle;
- follicular inflammation due to bio-chemical interaction at cellular level, around the papilla and follicle;
- excessive vitamin A, in a dosage higher than five times than the recommended daily intake of 800micrograms; it is well documented that retinol acetate in high
concentration, for a prolonged period of time will lead to the regression of the
follicle to a dormant state. However, this can be easily reversed by reducing or
completely stopping the intake of vitamin A;
- serious lack of iron produces anemia which, in time, leads to hair loss due to lack of nutrients; women that gave birth experience iron lack first hand and as result temporary hair loss after pregnancy due to the hormonal imbalance that is created after separation of the newly born child;
- Hypo- or Hyperthyroidism, Hypopituitarism, Hypoparathyroidism are conditions that
lead to severe malfunction of the endocrine glands, thus producing too low or too high hormonal levels;
- you suffer from drug-induced conditions such as those produced by contraceptives, like for instance induced hormonal imbalance, strong or large-spectrum antibiotics administered for a long period of time, as well as those conditions induced by anticoagulants;
- you are affected by constant or extremely stressful situations;
- you undergo chemotherapy;
The most circulated myth about hair growth stimulants:
If I use a hair growth stimulant I will get more hair!
False. An individual can not obtain more hair than it is genetically determined. In other words, a human being having at birth 97.362 follicles that might produce a ratio of 1 to 1,4 can not "grow" more hair than what those 97.362 follicles produce simply because the follicle is the producer, the factory, for hair strands.
Forms of hair loss and forms of alopecia
Hair loss forms range from:
male and female pattern alopecia (androgenetic alopecia, also called androgenic alopecia or alopecia androgenetica);
alopecia areata, which involves the loss of some of the hair from the head;
alopecia totalis, which involves the loss of all head hair;
to alopecia universalis, the most extreme form of baldness, which involves the loss of all hair from the head and the body.
Traction alopecia is, besides the forms described above, seen in cases were people with ponytails or cornrows pull on their hair with force thus dislocating the hair root. Some argue that wearing a hat might also be the cause of hair loss, to some extent.
This could be the case in situations where prolonged friction on shortly cut hair, due to inappropriate positioning of the hat, might tear and wear the hair.
As general rule, it is a good idea to let your scalp uncovered in order to let the skin breathe for some 7 to 8 hours a day.
Traumas such as chemotherapy, childbirth, major surgery, poisoning, and severe stress may cause a hair loss condition known as telogen effluvium.
Also, some mycotic infections can cause massive hair loss.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder also known as "spot baldness" that can result in hair loss ranging from just one location (Alopecia areata monolocularis) to every hair on the entire body (Alopecia areata universalis).
Localized or diffuse hair loss may also occur in cicatricial alopecia (lupus erythematosus, lichen plano pilaris, folliculitis decalvans, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia, etc.).
Tumors and skin outgrowths also induce localized baldness (sebaceous nevus, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma).
Hypothyroidism can cause hair loss, especially thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows
Temporary loss of hair can occur in areas where sebaceous cysts are present for considerable duration; normally one to several weeks in length. Read also further down about hair pain...
Hair loss by stress
Stress is a major negative factor for your nerves, heart and also hair.
By stress, the human body consumes significant resources and produces more free radicals. Also the amount of vitamin C needed by the human body by stress is higher.
Because stress interferes with the peripheral blood circulation that feeds regions such as scalp skin, the hair follicles will receive less oxygen and nutrients. In time this will lead to a poor oxygenation and feeding of the follicles and has as consequence, hair loss.
For stressed people, as well as for smokers, consuming daily extra vitamin C is highly recommended.
Options and treatments against hair loss and baldness
Treatments for the various forms alopecia have limited success, but typical male pattern baldness is now a preventable and reversible condition, to a certain extent. Some hair loss sufferers make use of clinically proven treatments such as finasteride and topically applied minoxidil (in solution) in an attempt to prevent further loss and regrow hair.
Since recently, it has been discovered that alopecia androgenetica can be managed with the help of an ingredient called beta-sitosterol which originates from Saw Palmetto fruit extract.
This, in combination with Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Repens) extract acts as inhibitor of a enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase, type I and type II, which plays a key role in the transformation of the hormone testosterone into 5-alpha-Dihydrotestosterone, also know as DHT, a sex hormone.
The enzyme is present predominantly in the scalp and prostate.
To this form of hormonal "by-product", DHT, the hair follicles are most sensitive and tend to thin at first and then die-out in time.
As a general rule, it is easier to maintain remaining hair than it is to regrow; however, the treatments mentioned will help the vast majority of users suffering from Androgenetic alopecia, and there are new technologies in cosmetic transplant surgery and hair replacement systems that can be completely undetectable.
Prokeratin® products have an optimal and balanced concentration of enhanced complex sterol mix based on beta-sitosterol and Saw Palmetto extract to ensure a proper and lasting manageability of alopecia androgenetica.
However, its efficacity was not yet tested against other forms of hair loss, such as autoimmune induced alopecia (alopecia areata monolocularis or alopecia areata universalis) or hair loss induced by infections, stress, trauma, infestation with pathogenic and mycotic agents.
As general rule of common sense, before buying and administering any hair loss management product, it is best to obtain a clear diagnostic from your physician or GP regarding the precise form of alopecia that you might have.
Exercise
Regular aerobic exercise can help keep androgen levels (particularly free testosterone levels) naturally lower while maintaining overall health, lowering stress and increasing sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) .
Stress reduction can be helpful in slowing hair loss. Make time for yourself, relax and rest.
Balanced, healthy life style
A well balanced life style with healthy foods and plenty of vitamins and minerals will help your body maintain its health and strength.
Hair pain and painful scalp skin at the base of hair follicles
Sometimes you might notice that especially on the parietal area (top of the head), "the hair is painful".
This type of hair pain is actually real, temporary and has several causes.
The most common causes of painful scalp skin at the based of the hair, mostly labeled as hair pain, is caused several factors such as prolonged forced mechanical positioning of the hair with the help of a bandana or a Carmen set or even when, after showering, we go to bed with moist hair.
Because we turn and flip sides in our sleep the hair is caught in odd positions, that force it to temporarily rearrange its natural direction. Because the hair muscles try to rearrange the hair to its natural flow direction, as it is suppose to grow and stay, and because of the pressure exerted on the nerve terminals, during the next 24 to 48 hours we might experience a tender scalp skin, which is labeled as hair pain.
It has been observed, especially at men, that this temporary and reversible hair pain can signal a sudden and quick, strictly localized, short term associated effluvium that might occur the same or next day.
In other words, when you have hair pain, you might observe more hair loss than usual, especially on the parietal area.
The most pertinent theory about the relation between hair pain and the associated effluvium based on the fact that the muscle of the hair is forced for a long period of time to reposition the strand and this might influence the blood supply around the follicle, leading to a temporary poor blood supply in the follicle itself. This is a theory needs more research.
The painful hair or the painful scalp skin is however a temporary issue and it should disappear within 48 to 72 hours. If it persists more than a week, consult your trichologist or GP.
What to do by painful hair and how can you prevent it
Hair pain occurs literally over night. If you use to take a shower before going to bed, blow-dry your hair and massage the top of the head for a few minutes.
When the pain is already installed you must massage gently your scalp skin for at least ten minutes.
Repeat the massage several times a day.
By doing this you increase the blood flow on the painful area and you facilitate the repositioning of the muscles and hairs.
Along with the massage you might observe that hair strands fall in larger amounts than usual.
HairClinics recommends massaging the scalp skin, gently, with Prokeratin ULTRA or Prokeratin SerComplex.
These two hair serums ensure that the skin gets its normal ph back, it soothes the skin and re-establishes the most needed skin hydration, at peripheral level.
Is transplanted hair affected by DHT?
Newly transplanted follicles, which are harvested from the occipital-temporal area are not genetically marked to be sensitive to DHT thus they will not be affected by DHT.
This is the reason why hair transplant surgeons offer a "life-time guarantee" for their implants.
In other words if you undergo hair transplantation, you can rest assure that the baldness issue is solved for good.
Read about the synthetic ingredients used in cosmetics that you should avoid
.......................................................................................................................................
Product links
Prokeratin Keratenosynergist Shampoo
Prokeratin Revive Conditioner
Prokeratin SerComplex Serum
Prokeratin ULTRA Scalp & Hair Oil Treatment
PURITY by hairclinics - truly 100% natural daily hair care products
Results of the Prokeratin® combined treatment
Learn more here about DHT and the causes of hair loss and alopecia
Prokeratin® Choice Help: which product is right for you
Compare the Prokeratin® products' features
Learn how to use Prokeratin® and maximize your results
Allergy information, tangential interactions and possible side effects
RETURN TO THE FIRST PAGE
.............................................................................................................................................
Prokeratin, Keratenosynergist and Phytoproxium are registered trademarks of Hairclinics in the BeNeLux and other countries.
Dermatologically tested
No nanotechnological skin absorption enhancers are used in Prokeratin®
Question & Answers about Prokeratin® Treatments against excessive hair loss, the thinning of hair and the causes of baldness
On this page you find several answers regarding hair loss and excessive hair fall
- What is hair loss and what causes excessive hair fall
- The forms and types of hair loss
- Measuring the receding hair line by men > the Hamilton Norwood O'Tar scale
- Measuring the receding hair line by women > the Ludwig scale
- Options and solutions against excessive hair loss and baldness
- Causes of hair pain and painful scalp skin at the base of hair follicles
- Shampoo against excessive androgenic hair loss
- Is transplanted hair affected by DHT?
The average human head has about 100,000 hair follicles that produce, on average, 140.000 hair strands.
Each follicle can grow about 20 individual hairs in a person's lifetime.
Average hair loss is about 30 to a maximum of 90 to 110 strands a day, being strongly influenced by life style and genetic predisposition to hair loss and baldness.
This is a completely natural process which prepares the way for new hair growth.
Progressive, permanent hair loss, or baldness, involves the state of lacking hair on the head.
The most common form of baldness is a progressive hair thinning condition called androgenic alopecia or "male pattern baldness" that occurs in adult males and females and even in other species.
The male-pattern baldness is characterized by hair receding from the lateral sides of the forehead, known as "receding hairline".
Because the severity and nature of baldness can vary greatly, alopecia androgenetica is classified on the Hamilton-Norwood scale I-VII. This scale was first introduced by Dr. James Hamilton in the 1950's and later revised and updated by Dr. O'Tar Norwood in the 1970's and it represents graphically the male-pattern baldness pattern so anyone can easily classify its status.
Observe the Hamilton-Norwood O'Tar scale and read more about the significance of each phase.
Women, on the other hand, present a different balding patter. The degree of the receding hair line is measured on the Ludwig scale. The female-pattern balding has a different hair shedding model.
See the Ludwig scale and read more about the significance of each phase.
Incidence of pattern baldness varies from population to population based on genetic background.
Environmental factors do not seem to affect this type of baldness greatly but there are other factors that can influence the degree and speed of the hair fall.
Some of these factors are described below and in our articles, found on our website.
To remind you, here are several of them:
- long term influence of DHT on the hair follicle signals a reverse cycle;
- follicular inflammation due to bio-chemical interaction at cellular level, around the papilla and follicle;
- excessive vitamin A, in a dosage higher than five times than the recommended daily intake of 800micrograms; it is well documented that retinol acetate in high
concentration, for a prolonged period of time will lead to the regression of the
follicle to a dormant state. However, this can be easily reversed by reducing or
completely stopping the intake of vitamin A;
- serious lack of iron produces anemia which, in time, leads to hair loss due to lack of nutrients; women that gave birth experience iron lack first hand and as result temporary hair loss after pregnancy due to the hormonal imbalance that is created after separation of the newly born child;
- Hypo- or Hyperthyroidism, Hypopituitarism, Hypoparathyroidism are conditions that
lead to severe malfunction of the endocrine glands, thus producing too low or too high hormonal levels;
- you suffer from drug-induced conditions such as those produced by contraceptives, like for instance induced hormonal imbalance, strong or large-spectrum antibiotics administered for a long period of time, as well as those conditions induced by anticoagulants;
- you are affected by constant or extremely stressful situations;
- you undergo chemotherapy;
The most circulated myth about hair growth stimulants:
If I use a hair growth stimulant I will get more hair!
False. An individual can not obtain more hair than it is genetically determined. In other words, a human being having at birth 97.362 follicles that might produce a ratio of 1 to 1,4 can not "grow" more hair than what those 97.362 follicles produce simply because the follicle is the producer, the factory, for hair strands.
Forms of hair loss and forms of alopecia
Hair loss forms range from:
male and female pattern alopecia (androgenetic alopecia, also called androgenic alopecia or alopecia androgenetica);
alopecia areata, which involves the loss of some of the hair from the head;
alopecia totalis, which involves the loss of all head hair;
to alopecia universalis, the most extreme form of baldness, which involves the loss of all hair from the head and the body.
Traction alopecia is, besides the forms described above, seen in cases were people with ponytails or cornrows pull on their hair with force thus dislocating the hair root. Some argue that wearing a hat might also be the cause of hair loss, to some extent.
This could be the case in situations where prolonged friction on shortly cut hair, due to inappropriate positioning of the hat, might tear and wear the hair.
As general rule, it is a good idea to let your scalp uncovered in order to let the skin breathe for some 7 to 8 hours a day.
Traumas such as chemotherapy, childbirth, major surgery, poisoning, and severe stress may cause a hair loss condition known as telogen effluvium.
Also, some mycotic infections can cause massive hair loss.
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder also known as "spot baldness" that can result in hair loss ranging from just one location (Alopecia areata monolocularis) to every hair on the entire body (Alopecia areata universalis).
Localized or diffuse hair loss may also occur in cicatricial alopecia (lupus erythematosus, lichen plano pilaris, folliculitis decalvans, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, postmenopausal frontal fibrosing alopecia, etc.).
Tumors and skin outgrowths also induce localized baldness (sebaceous nevus, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma).
Hypothyroidism can cause hair loss, especially thinning of the outer third of the eyebrows
Temporary loss of hair can occur in areas where sebaceous cysts are present for considerable duration; normally one to several weeks in length. Read also further down about hair pain...
Hair loss by stress
Stress is a major negative factor for your nerves, heart and also hair.
By stress, the human body consumes significant resources and produces more free radicals. Also the amount of vitamin C needed by the human body by stress is higher.
Because stress interferes with the peripheral blood circulation that feeds regions such as scalp skin, the hair follicles will receive less oxygen and nutrients. In time this will lead to a poor oxygenation and feeding of the follicles and has as consequence, hair loss.
For stressed people, as well as for smokers, consuming daily extra vitamin C is highly recommended.
Options and treatments against hair loss and baldness
Treatments for the various forms alopecia have limited success, but typical male pattern baldness is now a preventable and reversible condition, to a certain extent. Some hair loss sufferers make use of clinically proven treatments such as finasteride and topically applied minoxidil (in solution) in an attempt to prevent further loss and regrow hair.
Since recently, it has been discovered that alopecia androgenetica can be managed with the help of an ingredient called beta-sitosterol which originates from Saw Palmetto fruit extract.
This, in combination with Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Repens) extract acts as inhibitor of a enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase, type I and type II, which plays a key role in the transformation of the hormone testosterone into 5-alpha-Dihydrotestosterone, also know as DHT, a sex hormone.
The enzyme is present predominantly in the scalp and prostate.
To this form of hormonal "by-product", DHT, the hair follicles are most sensitive and tend to thin at first and then die-out in time.
As a general rule, it is easier to maintain remaining hair than it is to regrow; however, the treatments mentioned will help the vast majority of users suffering from Androgenetic alopecia, and there are new technologies in cosmetic transplant surgery and hair replacement systems that can be completely undetectable.
Prokeratin® products have an optimal and balanced concentration of enhanced complex sterol mix based on beta-sitosterol and Saw Palmetto extract to ensure a proper and lasting manageability of alopecia androgenetica.
However, its efficacity was not yet tested against other forms of hair loss, such as autoimmune induced alopecia (alopecia areata monolocularis or alopecia areata universalis) or hair loss induced by infections, stress, trauma, infestation with pathogenic and mycotic agents.
As general rule of common sense, before buying and administering any hair loss management product, it is best to obtain a clear diagnostic from your physician or GP regarding the precise form of alopecia that you might have.
Exercise
Regular aerobic exercise can help keep androgen levels (particularly free testosterone levels) naturally lower while maintaining overall health, lowering stress and increasing sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) .
Stress reduction can be helpful in slowing hair loss. Make time for yourself, relax and rest.
Balanced, healthy life style
A well balanced life style with healthy foods and plenty of vitamins and minerals will help your body maintain its health and strength.
Hair pain and painful scalp skin at the base of hair follicles
Sometimes you might notice that especially on the parietal area (top of the head), "the hair is painful".
This type of hair pain is actually real, temporary and has several causes.
The most common causes of painful scalp skin at the based of the hair, mostly labeled as hair pain, is caused several factors such as prolonged forced mechanical positioning of the hair with the help of a bandana or a Carmen set or even when, after showering, we go to bed with moist hair.
Because we turn and flip sides in our sleep the hair is caught in odd positions, that force it to temporarily rearrange its natural direction. Because the hair muscles try to rearrange the hair to its natural flow direction, as it is suppose to grow and stay, and because of the pressure exerted on the nerve terminals, during the next 24 to 48 hours we might experience a tender scalp skin, which is labeled as hair pain.
It has been observed, especially at men, that this temporary and reversible hair pain can signal a sudden and quick, strictly localized, short term associated effluvium that might occur the same or next day.
In other words, when you have hair pain, you might observe more hair loss than usual, especially on the parietal area.
The most pertinent theory about the relation between hair pain and the associated effluvium based on the fact that the muscle of the hair is forced for a long period of time to reposition the strand and this might influence the blood supply around the follicle, leading to a temporary poor blood supply in the follicle itself. This is a theory needs more research.
The painful hair or the painful scalp skin is however a temporary issue and it should disappear within 48 to 72 hours. If it persists more than a week, consult your trichologist or GP.
What to do by painful hair and how can you prevent it
Hair pain occurs literally over night. If you use to take a shower before going to bed, blow-dry your hair and massage the top of the head for a few minutes.
When the pain is already installed you must massage gently your scalp skin for at least ten minutes.
Repeat the massage several times a day.
By doing this you increase the blood flow on the painful area and you facilitate the repositioning of the muscles and hairs.
Along with the massage you might observe that hair strands fall in larger amounts than usual.
HairClinics recommends massaging the scalp skin, gently, with Prokeratin ULTRA or Prokeratin SerComplex.
These two hair serums ensure that the skin gets its normal ph back, it soothes the skin and re-establishes the most needed skin hydration, at peripheral level.
Is transplanted hair affected by DHT?
Newly transplanted follicles, which are harvested from the occipital-temporal area are not genetically marked to be sensitive to DHT thus they will not be affected by DHT.
This is the reason why hair transplant surgeons offer a "life-time guarantee" for their implants.
In other words if you undergo hair transplantation, you can rest assure that the baldness issue is solved for good.
Read about the synthetic ingredients used in cosmetics that you should avoid
.......................................................................................................................................
Product links
Prokeratin Keratenosynergist Shampoo
Prokeratin Revive Conditioner
Prokeratin SerComplex Serum
Prokeratin ULTRA Scalp & Hair Oil Treatment
PURITY by hairclinics - truly 100% natural daily hair care products
Results of the Prokeratin® combined treatment
Learn more here about DHT and the causes of hair loss and alopecia
Prokeratin® Choice Help: which product is right for you
Compare the Prokeratin® products' features
Learn how to use Prokeratin® and maximize your results
Allergy information, tangential interactions and possible side effects
RETURN TO THE FIRST PAGE
.............................................................................................................................................
Prokeratin, Keratenosynergist and Phytoproxium are registered trademarks of Hairclinics in the BeNeLux and other countries.
Dermatologically tested
No nanotechnological skin absorption enhancers are used in Prokeratin®