Knowledge About Hair Growth

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Hair growth depends on the sebaceous glands and the hair follicle. Hair follicles are rooted under the skin and attached to the sebaceous glands, which are also present under the skin. When either the follicles or the glands become unhealthy, the growth of the hair is affected, which can lead to hairloss. The more sebaceous glands an individual has will result in a thicker head of hair. Hair loss is triggered when the growth of the follicles stop.

A healthy human head carries about 100,000 hairs and it is also normal to shed around 50-100 hairs in a day. This type of hairloss is absolutely normal. Hair follicles are capable of hair regrowth innumerable times, and on average, a human hair grows by .04 centimeters a day. Growth is affected by seasonal changes, dietary factors, stress and heredity. Hair loss and baldness happens when the follicles do not grow hair at the rate that they should, or stop growing hair altogether.

Hair growth and hair loss varies according to seasons. The hair grows well in winter and hair loss is at the maximum in fall. Seasonal hair loss is natural and there is no need to be concerned about it. What is unwarranted is excessive hair loss or thinning of the hair. This could be due to hormonal imbalances in the body. Both female and male pattern baldness are caused by hormonal imbalances. The reasons for hormonal imbalance could be genetic, environmental or dietary. Hair loss treatment should be sought when the growth is impaired or significant hair loss is taking place.

Experts try to restore hormonal imbalances to ensure proper hair growth. The growth of hair also requires external treatments, such as treating the scalp. Certain foods like granulated lecithin is believed to stimulate faster growth of hair. Proteins may help in the growth of hair and brewer's yeast and wheat germ also are believed to promote growth. Before taking any vitamin or dietary supplement it is always advisable to consult with a physician. Stress and diets laden with caffeine, sugar, and fats are hair growing blockers. In fact, these substances can lead to hair loss.