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 8, 2011

Some of The Many Factors In Women's Hair Loss

By Celia Pina


We all know why men lose their hair. But women can have the same experiences as men with hair loss. There is some research that suggests that women can be more inclined to experiencing hair loss. Why then, do we not hear as much about women's hair loss as we do about the various hair loss afflictions that affect men? We don't know why that is. What we do have for you are a few of the major reasons that women lose their hair. All you have to do is keep on reading to find out.

Why are there not commercials and programs dedicated to the hair loss of women? What is known about this is there could be a variety of reasons for thinning hair in women. If you're looking for some information about thinning hair in women, then keep reading because that's what we're about to discuss.

If you see a doctor about hair loss, you will be asked about the amount of stress in your life. Certain stress factors will definitely come into play as it effects how much your hair grows and is lost. Some women shed more when they are especially stressed. Some women find that their hair does not grow as much when they are stressed. Use simple relaxed breathing to help, and all you do is take deep and long, but not forced, breaths. That will be an excellent time to take a very quick time-out to relax each day. We all know the importance of frequent relaxation because it's something out bodies need.

You may already know that genetic makeup is a leading cause of women's hair loss. The best way to find out about it is to study the people in your family, and then visit your doctor for an assessment. The hard thing about this situation is that there's nothing that can be done about it, at least not yet. Women who fall into this category suffer from high levels of humiliation. These women have no choice but to try to hide their condition, and hair transplants may be not be a good option, either.

Men's hair loss is much more widely discussed than women's hair loss. We have no idea as to why this happens. Women may very well be more reluctant to seek professional help because they're more sensitive about it which is understandable. Thankfully this is changing. In time and with research, women's hair loss will be understood better.




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