Everyone experiences hair loss as evidenced by the amount of hair that you see on your brush or comb. This doesn't necessarily result in balding or thin hair. There are three stages to normal hair growth and the individual hair follicles go through each one.

First is the Anagen phase. In this phase about 85% to 90% of hair is in the growth phase. This will last anywhere from 2 to 6 years and hair can grow as much as a half foot per year although it has been known to grow longer than that in some cases.

The second is the Catagen phase. This is a transitional phase where the about 2 to 3% of hair follicles shrink and at the base of the hair follicle, the dermal papilla separates itself from the hair follicle. It is the job of the dermal papilla to get nourishment from the blood stream to the hair.

The third stage is the Telogen phase. This is the resting phase that lasts for about 5 to 6 weeks. During this time the hair does not grow and the dermal papilla is still in its resting phase. Some of the hair will be pulled out of the scalp through shampooing or brushing. At the end of the resting period, the hair re-enters the Anagen phase and hair growth begins again. When the dermal papilla reconnects with the hair follicle, if the old hair has not been released, it will be pushed out with the new growth.

It is normal to lose up to about 100 hairs per day but when you experience thin hair and are losing more hair than usual, then you need to pay attention..

Instant Hair Fibers can be used for cosmetically handling thin hair.



 

Hair & Scalp Treatment with Minoxidil can often be successful in handing thin hair.


 

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