Scientific Basis

Principles of hair loss

On average, each person naturally loses 80 – 100 hairs a day as a normal part of the hair’s natural growth cycle.

However, when the blood supply to the hair follicles becomes less efficient or the scalp environment falls out of balance, the hair growth cycle can be disrupted. This weakens the hair, making it more prone to falling out.

The consequences may include:

– Losing more than 100 hair per day
– Continuous hair loss over an extended period
– Noticeable clumps of hair falling out when washing, brushing, or running fingers through the hair
– Gradual hair loss or the appearance of bald patches

Prolonged hair loss affects more than just scalp and hair health – it can also have a significant impact on one’s appearance and emotional well-being.

Hair growth cycle

Anagen Phase
(Growth Phase)
The active growth stage of the hair cycle, when hair follicles are highly active, nourishing and promoting new hair growth. This phase lasts 3 - 6 years, with about 85 - 90% of hairs on the scalp in this stage at any given time
Catagen Phasen
(Transition Phase)
The short transitional stage between growth and rest. During this time, hair stops growing, the follicle shrinks, and no new hair cells are produced. Only 1 - 2% of hairs are in this phase, which lasts just 1 - 2 weeks
Telogen Phase
(Resting Phase)
The resting stage when hair growth has stopped, and the follicle prepares for hair shedding while staying dormant before producing new hair. This phase lasts around 3 months, with 10 - 15% of hairs in this stage
Return to Anagen Phase
Hair in the Telogen phase is shed completely, and new hair cells begin to form and grow from the follicle, starting the cycle again

Causes of hair loss

Pollution, weather changes
Hair pulling, excessive tension on hair
Hair dyes, shampoos & other hair products
Aging-related changes
Prolonged mental & physical stress
Hormonal disorders & imbalances
Blood-related conditions: COVID-19, cancer, etc.
Genetics or mutations

Types of hair loss

Female normal
hair condition
FEMALE HAIR LOSS
STAGE 1
Hair thinning or loss in women typically presents as a general reduction in hair density across the entire scalp
FEMALE HAIR LOSS
STAGE 2
Hair becomes noticeably finer and sparser but does not lead to complete baldness
FEMALE HAIR LOSS
STAGE 3
Thinning is most pronounced at the crown area and may progressively spread over a wider area
MALE NORMAL
HAIR CONDITION
MALE M-SHAPED
PATTERN HAIR LOSS
Hair recedes at the temples and frontal hairline, forming an M-shaped pattern. This is the most common form of hair loss in men
MALE O-SHAPED
PATTERN HAIR LOSS
Hair loss begins at the crown area and gradually expands outward, exposing the scalp at the top of the head
MALE U-SHAPED
PATTERN HAIR LOSS
Hair recedes in a horseshoe-shaped (U-shaped) pattern, thinning across the entire front and often extending to the mid-scalp region