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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Thursday, September 15, 2011

All About Hair Loss San Jose

By Brianna Bennett


Suffering from hair loss San Jose can be due to a number of different things, but it's commonly something that can leave people feeling insecure about their appearance. Even though there may be several causes, people are frequently looking for ways to resolve their problem, but aren't always sure where to start.

In order to get a feel for how you might be able to treat your problem with losing hair or thinning, sometimes it's a matter of figuring out what may be causing it. This is because different causes for the problem may relate to the treatment that will be necessary, providing it can be treated at all, or if other steps may need to be considered.

Thinning and baldness can generally be due to a variety of things, including hormones, stress, genetics, skin disorders and certain health conditions. Because of this, many prefer to seek the help of a doctor, so that they can determine what might actually be the cause.

Since there are different things that can result in thinning or baldness, the same can also be said for what might help treat it. As an example, some cases of thinning can be a result of a skin condition or dandruff. Therefore, many find that address such issues ahead of time can help bring results.

In the end, sometimes fighting against thinning is to work on prevention methods. Try to avoid abusing your scalp and follicles, since this can often lead to temporary or even permanent damage. This generally includes not using harsh chemicals or products, or ingredients that can be irritating skin. It can also include staying away from styling methods, hats, and other things that can stress your hair.

There are a number of things that can help you to prevent and treat hair loss San Jose, but educating yourself is a good, first step. This way, you can learn about techniques and products that may work for or against your efforts.




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