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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Saturday, October 8, 2011

What You Should Do Once You Have Found A Bald Spot

By Eugene Yeng


What are these baldness spots on my head and is it permanent? It can be shocking when you first see bald patches on your head. However it is not necessarily permanent and there are number of treatments that can help. Knowing the problem is a big part of it.

The important thing is to not panic and to not be afraid to talk with your doctor. Without wanting to alarm people it is important to know what the baldness patches could be. In some cases it could potentially be alopecia areata. In some extreme cases this can cause total baldness in both men and women. As yet there is no known and definitive cure.

For example the problem may well be alopecia areata. This is a problem for both men and women. In our bodies, naturally occurring antibodies protect the body from infection. When people suffer from alopecia areata, the antibodies mistakenly attack the hair follicles on the head.

A doctor should be able to give you an accurate diagnosis or refer you to a certified specialist. One possible cause of the baldness may be alopecia areata. When people think of alopecia they tend to think of extreme cases that result in total baldness. However it should be emphasized that these are high profile cases because they are relatively rare.

There is no known definitive cure for alopecia areata. While people may lose hair in some instances the hair may be restored naturally. It is not always clear how long this can take. Fortunately there are a number of treatments available that can help prevent hair loss and in some cases restore the hair.

A common treatment for this type of problem is corticosteroids. Some people may mistake this for anabolic steroids that are illegally used by some body builders. Prescribed steroids from a certified medical professional should be perfectly safe. If you have any concerns your doctor should help explain any possible side effects. Corticosteroids come in both injection and oral form.

There are a number of other treatments available that can be taken orally or applied to the scalp. These include some chemical products such as Monoxidil and natural solutions such as olive oil applied to the scalp. Always check the label carefully before purchasing any products and make sure you get advice before trying any recipes online. For example some recipes advise using half a cup of olive oil mixed with another oil such as coconut whereas others advise using a couple of teaspoons of oil.

What are these baldness spots on my head? This question may one day be a mere inconvenience as treatments become more effective. In the meantime it is worth looking online to see what is available in your local area. For more information look online to get in touch with clinics that offer treatments. Always check carefully and make sure any clinics are certified before agreeing to any treatments.




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