What causes hair loss?

Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) is a genetic trait. It’s called Androgenetic Alopecia. It’s inherited from your family. If the men in your family are showing a bald spot on the crown, it’s likely you will too.

This is an issue men have been dealing with for centuries. According to legend, Julius Caesar invented the laurel leaf wreath to cover his receding hairline.

Too bad Julius didn’t have access to Provillus in the days of the Roman Empire.

MPB results from genetic traits, and hormonal causes. Provillus can’t change your genetic history, but it can help with the hormonal causes.

DHT is the hormone involved in hair loss

DHT (dihydrotestostrone) is derived from androgen, a male hormone. As the androgen circulates through the bloodstream, it is converted to DHT by the enzyme, 5-alpha reductase. DHT tends to bind to hair follicle receptors,
causing the follicles to sprout thinner and thinner hairs until nothing regrows, and the follicles eventually wither away.

The life cycle of normal hair growth

Normally, hair has three phases of growth:

  • Anagen – The growth phase, lasts for two to six years. Usually 90% of the hair is in growth phase.
  • Catagen -- A transient phase lasting a few weeks. The hair becomes thinner and the follicle starts shrinking.
  • Telogen – The thinned hairs fall off to make way for new hair. This lasts for two to four months.

When excess DHT is in the bloodstream, it shortens the Anagen, or growth phase, and causes premature shrinkage of the follicles. Because the DHT is bound to the follicle, often the hair will not re-grow normally.


Provillus helps block DHT from strangling your hair follicles.

Minoxidil, the ingredient clinically proven, and approved by the FDA for re-growing your hair, inhibits DHT. This powerful active ingredient works in your hair follicles.

We add a nourishing blend of natural herbs and minerals to the formula for men. These herbs and minerals support and provide nourishment to nourish your scalp and hair.

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Wednesday, June 30, 2010

The Effects of Biotin in Hair Loss

Biotin is a doctor's recommended vitamin used for treating hair loss. Biotin, B-vitamin is found in rich foods like soy, milk, egg yolks and liver. It is a natural nutritional supplement that helps restore hair loss and keep skin and nails looking healthy. To keep hair loss from developing researcher, Andrew Lessman suggests 2mg of biotin per day. The purpose of the B-vitamin is to maintain metabolism. Biotin is especially intended for people high in cholesterol. Although Biotin is good for healthy and strong hair, some medical specialists recommend using other B-vitamins with Biotin. Other B-vitamins includes; choline, frolic acid, vitaminB-1, vitaminB-2, vitaminB6, and vitamin B-12.Our growth and replication of cells depends on biotin. People suffering with hair loss should use medications with a biotin substance. Biotin releases the energy from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. It is a complex vitamin used for the production of fatty acids. The main sources of biotin are liver, kidneys, milk, cheese, butter, poultry, cauliflower, bananas, watermelon, peas, brewer's yeast, nuts, beans, oat bran, salmon, and mackerel. To prevent hair loss eating rich foods will give the body an average level of biotin. Some shampoos with biotin can also help stimulate hair growth. One reason why several dermatologists suggest using Biotin supplements is because thousands of calories are needed daily to keep our hair healthy.The positive effects of Biotin are it helps maintain healthy hair. It provides protein in the body from rich foods in the diet. The negative effects of Biotin are it hasn't proved to be 100% effective. It is however more effective when taken with other B-vitamins. Before using Biotin consumers should do some research or consult a dermatologist to learn about the product. Consumers should also be cautious while taking other prescription drugs with Biotin. In some cases consumers have gotten sick with bad side effects from taking such supplements-which results in Biotin deficiency. Other signs of Biotin deficiency are nausea, depression, and anorexia. Since Biotin is a herbal nutritional product you would not expect the supplements to be harmful. But since Biotin is not FDA-approved-you are trying Biotin at your own risk.

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