The Natural Cycle of Hair

The Natural Cycle of Hair

All human hair goes through a natural cycle of growth and dispersion. Everyone loses some hair every day. In fact, losing up to 100 hairs a day is normal. But if hair loss runs in your family, your hair loss could be permanent.

1. Anagen: This is the first stage of the hair cycle, where hair grows for an extended period of time averaging two to six years.
2. Catagen: This is the second stage of the hair cycle, where hair is in a temporary state lasting only two to three weeks before moving on to the telogen phase.
3. Telogen: This is the final stage of the hair cycle, where hair goes into a resting phase before falling out. This stage generally lasts for two to three months before the follicle produces a new hair and the growth cycle starts over.

Hair loss becomes apparent when the life of the hair is significantly shortened and enters the telogen phase permanently. Studies show that many people lose 50% of their hair before actually noticing that they’ve lost any hair at all. If nothing is done to stop it, thinning will continue to progress.

There are several FDA-approved and clinically proven nonsurgical options to combat the negative effects of genetic hair loss, such as Propecia®, Rogaine®, low-level laser therapy (LLLT), and enhanced plasma therapy. In addition to preventative solutions, we offer hair restoration solutions as well. WeGrowHairIndy uses video microscopy to identify the presence of miniaturized hairs, low hair density, problematic skin conditions, and other factors that contribute to thinning hair. Once a patient’s hair health has been analyzed, recommendations can be made as to the best solution for hair loss management and hair restoration.

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