Hair loss and ageing FAQ

What causes hair loss as we age? 

There are many different factors that can contribute to hair loss as we age, such as  Androgen Hormones , which is a  genetically predisposed condition, it causes prolongation of the resting phase (telogen ) and shortening of  the growing phase,( Anagen), which eventually over a period of time causes hair thinning and hair loss.

The 5a reductase enzyme that converts testosterone into the more active dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the underlying causative factor of Male pattern and some Female pattern hair loss , other causes such as Medical issues , operations, and nutritional deficiency are another causes.  Generally there are more than one causative factor for hair shedding and thinning in men and women as we age .

Will everyone suffer from this? 

Not every individual will suffer from hair loss as they age.

Are women as prone as men? 

Depending on the causative factor, with regards to DHT influence hair loss , men have a higher rate than women, however regarding to other factors , such as nutritional deficiencies  and medical issues we are experiencing more females suffering from hair loss. 

Can you prevent it? 

Depending on the underlying causes some hair loss can be prevented . If we are talking about MPA or FPA this is generally genetically  predisposed , so unless the individual acts prior to seeing a thinning  of scalp hair with oral and topical medication it is unlikely it can be prevented,

Can you slow it? 

Antiandrogens therapy can slow the progression of androgen influence ,and it can reverse hair miniaturisation .

Are there any factors that make you more likely to lose hair as you age? 

Factors such as lifestyle,Vegetarians ,medication,pregnancy,contraception, adrenal stress,Thyroid ,low iron store,nutritional deficiencies ,crash dieting , anxiety ,ongoing illnesses ,are all contributing factors of hair shedding and hair loss.

Are there any steps you can take on a daily basis to help? 

Maintain a healthy balanced diet , eating three meals a day to include protein, as our hair is a complex chain of amino acids which is protein ,sleep, and if your lifestyle is crazy and fast and you know your skipping meals or feeling a bit and tired, check your iron store and blood levels and taking a good supplement to assist in your hectic daily life can help .

What kind of supplements can help? 

Biotin , amino Mar C , B12  & B complex, folic acid, Lysine, zinc, potassium are all beneficial to healthy hair growth .

Hair loss and ageing questions

What causes hair loss as we age? 

There are many different factors that can contribute to hair loss as we age, such as  Androgen Hormones , which is a  genetically predisposed condition, it causes prolongation of the resting phase (telogen ) and shortening of  the growing phase,( Anagen), which eventually over a period of time causes hair thinning and hair loss.

The 5a reductase enzyme that converts testosterone into the more active dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is the underlying causative factor of Male pattern and some Female pattern hair loss , other causes such as Medical issues , operations, and nutritional deficiency are another causes.  Generally there are more than one causative factor for hair shedding and thinning in men and women as we age .

Will everyone suffer from this? 

Not every individual will suffer from hair loss as they age.

Are women as prone as men? 

Depending on the causative factor, with regards to DHT influence hair loss , men have a higher rate than women, however regarding to other factors , such as nutritional deficiencies  and medical issues we are experiencing more females suffering from hair loss. 

Can you prevent it? 

Depending on the underlying causes some hair loss can be prevented . If we are talking about MPA or FPA this is generally genetically  predisposed , so unless the individual acts prior to seeing a thinning  of scalp hair with oral and topical medication it is unlikely it can be prevented,

Can you slow it? 

Antiandrogens therapy can slow the progression of androgen influence ,and it can reverse hair miniaturisation .

Are there any factors that make you more likely to lose hair as you age? 

Factors such as lifestyle,Vegetarians ,medication,pregnancy,contraception, adrenal stress,Thyroid ,low iron store,nutritional deficiencies ,crash dieting , anxiety ,ongoing illnesses ,are all contributing factors of hair shedding and hair loss.

Are there any steps you can take on a daily basis to help? 

Maintain a healthy balanced diet , eating three meals a day to include protein, as our hair is a complex chain of amino acids which is protein ,sleep, and if your lifestyle is crazy and fast and you know your skipping meals or feeling a bit and tired, check your iron store and blood levels and taking a good supplement to assist in your hectic daily life can help .

What kind of supplements can help? 

Biotin , amino Mar C , B12  & B complex, folic acid, Lysine, zinc, potassium are all beneficial to healthy hair growth .