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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Monday, September 19, 2011

The Real Key To Control Hair Loss In Women

By Janine Hermosa


Women need to now get more information than men when it comes to how to control hair loss. This is simply because the negative effects of the condition can be more devastating for them. In society, women are typically expected to have long beautiful locks that are exempt from damage. The question though is whether it truly is possible to manage, prevent or completely stop hair fall.

The real culprit in the condition in both genders is hormones. DHT, which is a male hormone is generated from testosterone and is responsible for damaging the follicles. In their damaged state, they are unable to nourish existing hair and support the growth of new strands. Women are not exempt from the effects of DHT because they have this in their bodies too. Estrogen normally manages DHT but when female hormone levels fluctuate, DHT can wreak havoc.

For men, DHT can cause large areas to go bald. Women experience the condition differently because they only go through diffuse hair thinning. Very rarely do women go completely bare up top. Some of those who experience balding in some areas of the scalp may actually be experiencing a rare autoimmune disorder.

Since hormones are to blame for the female condition, it's only natural for people to look towards hormone treatments. This has worked well for males. There are a couple of DHT blockers that men can use to their advantage. The same cannot be said for women. Although minoxidil can be used in small amounts, other forms of medication are unsafe or dangerous for them to take.

There are some females who have the choice to go for hormone replacement therapy. This however, is not an option for every single female hair loss sufferer. There are restrictions on who can qualify as a procedure candidate. Even those who qualify though aren't completely spared from experiencing side effects.

The only choice that women can go for is the natural path. For most individuals, the condition can be alleviated somewhat by avoiding extremely stressful situations. Eating right, exercising and taking supplements are also helpful. Research results reveal that B complex vitamins are good for hair health. Because food intake is usually short of the daily nutritional requirements, taking some safe supplements would be a good idea. There are some products that specially cater to the hair and scalp.

It is important to note though that scientific support is not conclusive when it comes to nutritional and natural scalp help. More studies need to be conducted to confirm that nutrients are the best choice to remedy falling strands in females. In any case, rarely is good nutrition a bad idea for anyone. Whether or not it works, good nutrition may be your best option to control hair loss and make you feel healthier and better about yourself. Eat lots of vegetables and cut high fat, high preservative food choices.




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