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, September 14, 2011

Hair Loss In Women Saint Louis And In Other Cities

By Roseann Wilcox


Females take a lot of care when it comes to their appearance. They want to make sure that their hairstyle is up to date with the latest trends. Hair loss in women Saint Louis as well as in other cities can cause a lot of stress on a woman.

Hairs can begin to disappear for many reasons. Several of these reasons have to do with a change in hormones. Hairs can be lost when a woman has a deficiency of the endocrine hormones and thinning can begin at the onset of menopause. Both of these typically happen gradually, but over a few months can seem drastic. Using birth control pills can also contribute to a hair deficit.

The natural aging process, stress and poor nutrition can result in this condition too. A woman who daily uses damaging styling utensils and products can unknowingly pull out a substantial number of strands. Other less common conditions such as alopecia areata can create small bald patches on the head. There is also a rare obsessive compulsive disorder called trichotillomania in which a person willingly pulls out their own hairs.

The way this condition manifests itself in a woman's appearance can vary greatly. Bald spots may appear near the parts of some females. Others my find that their hairline gradually recedes further back. It is perfectly normal to shed some hairs on a daily basis, but too much loss can be a sign of a more serious condition.

Simply altering your lifestyle can help stop the losing of hairs. Creating better eating habits and getting a good nights sleep can be very beneficial. If necessary, there are some herbal or medicinal options to try.

So don't lose hope if you find your head beginning to thin. Hair loss in women Saint Louis and in other areas can be quite common. Research the various treatment options and find the one that will work for you.




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