Do you know why hair falls out?

Why does hair fall out in the fall? Experts from Freshly Cosmetics underlining how after months of exposure to the sun it is possible that even the hair is brittle, dry and brittle and tends to fall out more frequently. The cause? Skin and hair contain water particles on which their health, softness and radiance depend. If you are exposed to prolonged contact with salt or chlorine, these two substances, in addition to altering the pH, absorb water by osmosis and consequently dry and dehydrate skin and hair, which in the long run find themselves without water reserves. The consequence is the loss of shine which in the hair results in a brittle appearance and peeling of the skin, which weakens the grip in the bulbs.

But there are other causes that can lead to hair loss.

In men, the main one hormone responsible for hair loss it is DHT, which acts on the follicles of the scalp, causing the stems to thin out. In women, hair loss is due to a hormonal imbalance between testosterone and estrogen, which also increases the transformation into DHT. It is also usually accompanied by polycystic ovaries, which in turn can accentuate the problem of hair loss due to a nutritional deficiency of iron and ferritin. In the case of both men and women, the most effective approach is to reduce the conversion of testosterone to DHT in a natural way, without hormone-based drugs, in order not to generate imbalances.

Also an incomplete and balanced diet affects hair quality and can accelerate hair loss. In fact, the nutrients we ingest are limited and the body is forced to optimize their distribution, giving priority to vital organs and leaving the hair for last. In addition, hair cells are among those that grow and divide faster by consuming a lot of nutrients, which then causes a nutritional deficit.

Psycho-physical stress produces an increase in cortisol, which in turn causes inflammation of the scalp, resulting in hair loss. In other cases the inflammation could be caused by an imbalance or overgrowth of microorganisms found on the scalp or due to some type of bacteria or fungus.

All of these causes can have an effect on the development of the different phases of the hair cycle. Hair goes through 3 stages of growth from birth to fall, which repeat endlessly throughout life. Let’s see what happens at each stage: Fase anagen of hair follicle growth: that is the most important phase in which the hair is born inside the epidermis, where it grows up to 5 years. During this phase, which is the longest of the three, we have 80% of the hair. When the anagen phase ends, the catagen phase begins. Fase catagen transition: this phase lasts about 2-3 weeks and is the shortest period in which the hair follicle evolves. Its growth stops when it separates from the papilla, its cellular activity decreases and the formation of keratin stops. At this point, the hair detaches from the root and goes towards the scalp. Telogen phase of hair loss: it is the last phase, it lasts about 2-3 months, and it is when the hair falls out. This happens because the new hair that is forming from the root during the anagen phase pushes out the previous ones causing them to fall out. Once this last phase is over, the hair cycle starts over from the anagen phase.

The best way to slow down the process is to use products to stimulate hair growth and prevent hair loss during seasonal changes. In the gallery we have collected a selection of formulas that can help in case of thinning.

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