We will not keep you waiting any longer, but rather present the facts as they truly are. Hair loss/baldness has a genetic component.
While there is not always a direct connection, it is important to know that if your family members, including parents, aunts and uncles, grandparents, have suffered or are suffering from hair loss, it may affect you as well.
The gene associated with baldness does not always appear from generation to generation, and sometimes even skips one or several generations.
#1 – Hair Loss Is Related to Age
As we age, the prevalence of hair loss due to our genetic predisposition increases. At an older age, even those who experienced only minimal hair loss can experience a significant increase in the amount of hair loss.
#2 – Hair Loss Occurs in Both Men and Women
Among women aged 65 and above, the phenomenon of baldness is called female pattern. In other words, women can also experience baldness, similar to men, but the hair loss and baldness will appear somewhat different.
The baldness, for example, will be in the center of the scalp and along its length, or uniformly across the entire scalp.
#3 – There Is a Connection Between Nutrition and Hair Loss
On this topic, you can find several opinions and approaches. Some claim that vitamin deficiency can lead to hair loss and worsen it, while others claim that there is a connection between vitamin and mineral deficiency and hair loss only in extreme cases.
In this context, some claim that maintaining adequate iron levels and consuming gelatin-based dietary supplements can help and even slow the rate of hair loss
The causes of hair loss can be numerous; they can be due to stress and pressure, improper hair care, nutritional problems, inflammatory diseases, infections, and more. However, a common cause is our genetic predisposition.
If you are experiencing hair loss, here are several points worth considering:
It is recommended to consult a specialist dermatologist who will accurately examine your hair and accordingly suggest appropriate treatment.
As part of the treatment, the dermatologist may suggest appropriate ointments, shampoos, and pills. These preparations should only be taken according to the recommendation of a licensed physician.
It should be taken into account that in most cases, it takes time to see results.
There are several facts that we believe you should know about your hair, whether you are suffering from hair loss or are concerned that one day it might happen to you as well:
Fact #1 – Hair is made of a protein called keratin.
Fact #2 – Our hair grows cyclically. That is, several stages that a person experiences throughout their life. The growth stage is called anagen, the stage of declining growth rate is called catagen, and the resting stage is called telogen. After the telogen stage, people begin to experience hair loss.
Fact #3 – Hair follicles play an important role in the regeneration of skin and hair.
Fact #4 – A normal and healthy rate of hair loss is up to 100 hairs per day.
Fact #5 – Every day, scalp hair grows at a rate of 0.30–0.40 millimeters.
Fact #6 – In a month, scalp hair grows approximately 1 cm.
Fact #7 – The hormone testosterone is a hormone that affects the rate of hair growth. Exposure to it increases the growth rate.