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Hair Loss and its causes

Hair loss may surprise you but remember you are not the only person with this condition. There must be an underlying cause of hair loss. This root cause can easily be diagnosed by a hair restoration specialist who can advise you the best treatment according to your condition. Both sexes suffer hair loss but it is more common in male. Additionally baldness patterns are also different for both sexes.

Mechanism of hair loss

Hair production consists of two steps, first growth then rest. The course always differs from person to person. Generally growth of scalp hair known as anagen, usually last for two to three years. Meanwhile, scalp hair grows up to half inch. Second phase is named as telogen and this phase prolong for 3 to 4 months. At the end of this phase the hair falls down and new hair take its place. At the end of the second phase the growth phase become active so these two phase work in a cycle.

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