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, November 14, 2011

Hair Loss Prevention - Remedies for Men

By John Alderson


Men facing the problem of hair loss should be glad to know there are many effective treatments available. While new solutions are always in the works there are plenty of solutions to keep you busy in the meantime - many of them are quite effective. With so many options such as diet and nutrition plans, prescription drugs, and hair transplants the odds are good that there's a program for you.

Hair loss is often caused as the result of a medical condition. In addition to the illnesses or infections that can cause hair loss there are also medications that can cause it too. The one that most people associate with more than any other is chemotherapy but there are others to keep in mind also. One thing you may want to get tested is your thyroid, as a problem in this area can cause a variety of symptoms, including hair loss. If you believe that a medical condition is in play to cause your hair loss then you need to talk to your doctor. Sometimes you'll discover that hair loss isn't the condition itself but a symptom of another underlying condition.

Exercise, while good for most of the problems that ail you, isn't quite a sure winner for hair loss problems.

You should be aware of the possible side effects of any medication you're taking. There are very few drugs on the market today that don't have some sort of side effect to keep in mind. In most cases you can find the side effect information right on the bottle.

Just remember that you should never simply stop taking a medication without first talking to your doctor. Medication isn't public enemy number one when it comes to hair loss but it can definitely be a contributing factor.

This article shows you precisely what you need to do to make the most of your efforts to eliminate hair loss from taking over your life. If you are concerned that your hair loss is the result of a medical condition please see your doctor right away. Start taking Saw Palmetto today and make positive changes to your diet if you are ready to start seeing results in the mirror. If all else fails, you may want to consider laser treatment or even a hair transplant. These are the most effective ways to deal with men's hair loss, and you have to find which is appropriate for you..




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