What you need to know about hair loss

Before we begin discussing hair loss, it is good to learn more about normal hair growth. The number of hair follicles is often genetically determined and also varies from person to person. However, we can assume that there are on average 100,000 hair follicles on the scalp. Not only is the presence of hair follicles very important, but the three life stages of the hair are perhaps even more important. We recognize three stages: the anagen phase, the catagen phase and finally the telogen phase. We will take a closer look at each phase to understand which phase goes 'wrong' and which phases the Hair Growth Elixir targets.

The different stages of hair growth

• The anagen phase, also known as the growth phase, is the first and longest phase. It lasts on average two to eight years. The length of this phase actually determines the length of our hair. Hair care has a huge influence on the duration of this phase. Many different nutrients are needed to feed the hair follicles in the anagen phase, such as vitamins, proteins and minerals.
  
• The catagen phase, also known as the transitional phase, lasts the shortest of all the phases, just 4 to 6 weeks. The hairs stop growing and prepare to fall out. Don't worry, because only a very small percentage of your hairs are in this phase.
  
• The telogen phase, also known as the resting phase, lasts about four months. About one-fifth of all hairs are in the telogen phase. The hairs in this phase are loosely connected to the scalp and fall out fairly quickly when washing, combing or brushing. When a hair falls out, a new anagen hair is produced and the cycle repeats itself.
  

The above process actually shows that it is not unusual to lose several hairs every day. As you get older, your hair follicles decrease in number and your hairs become thinner and shorter. Do you notice that you have much more hair loss than new hair growth? Then you are dealing with another problem, namely hair loss.

Why do I suffer from hair loss?

The phenomenon of hair loss is familiar to a large proportion of both men and women. There can be many reasons for hair loss

There are a number of possible reasons:

• Stress: both physical and emotional stress can cause hair loss. Stress actually means 'pressure'. If there is too much pressure on the body, both physically and mentally, the hair cycle is disrupted, causing the hairs to enter the anagen phase less quickly.
  
• Pregnancy: some women experience hair thickening during their pregnancy. However, many others experience the opposite. Both during pregnancy and after giving birth, many women suffer from hair loss due to hormonal imbalances, medical complications during pregnancy or excessive stress.
  
• Medication: many medications also have hair thinning and even hair loss as a side effect. Some examples are certain forms of oral contraceptives, thyroid medication, antidepressants and some forms of beta blockers.
  
• Genetics: men in particular face the problem of heredity. It is often the case that the baldness gene in men manifests itself between the ages of 20 and 30. It starts at the front and center of the head. In women, this phenomenon only manifests itself during menopause, when hormones play an additional role.
  
• Hormonal changes and deficiencies: as we know, our bodies function under the influence of hormones. When hormone levels are properly regulated, the processes in our bodies proceed as they should. It can sometimes happen that the hormones in our body do not work in the right way or in the right amounts. This can also occur with certain nutrients in our body that are essential for normal hair growth, such as iron, vitamin D, zinc and vitamin B. If this balance is disturbed, it can also result in hair loss.

Help! What can I do about hair loss?

The reasons mentioned above are just a few examples. There are many more reasons why someone can suffer from hair loss and it is different for everyone. It is important not to panic if this problem occurs. There is a solution for every problem and this problem can also be solved.

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