Hair loss

Hair loss is divided into normal or pathological, temporary or chronic hair loss, depending on its causes and duration.

What are the types of hair loss?

Normal hair loss: about 50-100 hairs fall out every day, which is considered normal, as they are replaced by new ones.

Pathological hair loss: when there is no creation of new hairs and we are led to thinning.

Reactive hair loss: also known as diffuse thinning, lasts for less than 6 months. A typical example is seasonal hair loss, which in most people lasts up to 2 months, and is usually observed at the beginning of autumn or spring.

Progressive hair loss: lasts more than 6 months. In this case, each life cycle of the hair is shorter than the previous one.

Androgenetic alopecia: when thinning is observed on the sides, but also on the front of the head. It usually occurs in men, and heredity also plays a role.

Hair loss: causes 

Hair loss can be caused by many factors such as hormonal disorders, genetic predisposition, stress, receiving certain treatments, poor diet, pregnancy or breastfeeding (postpartum hair loss), as well as certain medical conditions.

The most common cause of hair loss is heredity. Although it occurs on both men and women, male hair loss appears to be more common than female one due to a genetic predisposition (androgenetic alopecia).

In autumn and spring there is also a normal increase in hair loss, compared to the rest of the year, the well-known seasonal hair loss and should not be confused with pathological causes of hair loss.

Hair loss: treatment

Treatment of hair loss depending on the type and severity can be achieved with specialized hair loss products - ideally a combination of these, such as:

●     Shampoo for hair loss

●     Hair loss lotion

●     Ampoules for hair loss

●     Hair mask for hair loss

●     Supplements for hair loss

 What are the best supplements for hair loss?

Among the most effective vitamins for hair loss is biotin*, as well as the whole complex of B vitamins** and vitamin D**, while there are also important minerals and trace elements, such as iron**, zinc* and selenium* which help maintain hair health. Brewer's yeast* can also help, as well as herbs for hair loss such as nettle* and Ginkgo biloba*.

More specifically, the main categories of ingredients that are found in dietary supplements are:

Inhibitors of 5α-reductase (Saw Palmetto*, Nettle*, B-sitosterol*). This is an enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Increased last one's levels are responsible for hereditary alopecia, especially in men.

Nourishing ingredients for the scalp and hair follicle. Group of elements that contribute to the formation and healthy growth of hair, such as amino acids (L-cysteine*, L-methionine*), vitamins (Biotin**, Folic acid*, Vitamin B6*, Pantothenic acid*, Nicotinamide*), minerals, trace elements, Copper*). Strengthen the hair roots and help strengthen the weak and thin hair, preventing hair loss and strengthening microbiome. They help to rebuild hair and protect the follicle.

Antioxidants (Coenzyme Q10*, Vitamin E*, selenium, grape seed extract*). Compounds with antioxidant properties that protect against oxidizing agents and free radicals in scalp.

*Research results, are not an official EFSA opinion.

**Official health claims from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

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