About Hair Loss

About Hair

Hair is an important contributor to the image we project. However most of us irrespective of gender, experience a hair loss. There can be many reasons for this, but the most common reason is hormonal imbalance. But the good news is that hair loss can be prevented and treated.

•    •  There is an average of 100,000 hair on the head. 90% of scalp hairs are in the growing phase and 10% are resting
•    •  The normal rate of hair loss per day is 100 to 150 hair
•    •  Female hair grows more slowly than male hair and male hair is denser than female hair
•    •  The normal lifespan of hair is 2 to 7 years
•    •  The normal diameter of hair is 0.1 mm or 17 to 181μm (millionths of a meter)
•    •  Hormonal factors are one of the main reasons for hair loss
•    •  The hair loss pattern in male is concentrated from the front through to the crown
•    •  Women generally get hair thinning on the frontal part of scalp
•    •  Baldness can cause low self esteem

Cause of Baldness

It has been proven that male pattern baldness or Androgenetic Alopecia is directly related to genetic factors. The hair in the areas prone to baldness are sensitive to the male hormone testosterone which causes reduced growth and thinning of hair in these areas. Some men have baldness only in the front or the vertex, while in others it is more severe. But no matter how extensive the baldness, there is always a “Horseshoe” shaped area of permanent hair at the back and sides of the head. Scientists have found that these hair genetically resist the effect of male hormones. Such hair when transplanted into bald areas continues to survive and grow permanently. This forms the basis of hair transplantation.