Written in collaboration with ROGAINE®
Normal, regular hair loss is the loss of 50 to 100 hair strands per day. However, hair loss can sometimes be more severe. The most common condition causing excessive hair loss is androgenic alopecia, also known as hereditary hair loss. It affects both men and women.
Hair loss in men
Male pattern baldness manifests itself as alopecia of the forehead and thinning of the hair at the crown of the head1.
Although heredity is the main cause of hair loss in men, it can also be linked to aging and hormones.
Hair loss in women
Female alopecia generally consists of thinning hair, which can lead to thinning.
As in men, heredity is the leading cause of hair loss in women. Other factors are also involved, such as aging, hormonal changes (pregnancy, childbirth, menopause), tight hairstyles, overwork (stress, fatigue), etc.2
Natural solutions for hair loss
Certain lifestyle habits or simple daily gestures can promote healthy scalp and hair, for example:
- Avoid hot water in the shower
- Avoid wearing hats, caps and other items
- Reduce the use of chemical hair care products (colouring, perming)
- Reduce the use of hair accessories (blow dryer, flat iron, curling iron, etc.)
A balanced diet, less stress and a good night's sleep can help keep your hair healthy for longer.
ROGAINE® treatment for hair regrowth
The process of hair loss is explained by the shrinkage of hair follicles over time. Even though the hair keeps growing, its strength is reduced, i.e., it becomes smaller and less visible until some follicles no longer produce new hair.
ROGAINE® treatment contains minoxidil, an active ingredient that acts on hair follicles, driving them into an active growth phase and helping hair to regrow.
ROGAINE® products are topical products to be applied directly to the scalp. They are suitable for hereditary hair loss in men and women aged 18 and over.
- ROGAINE® mousse for men promotes hair regeneration and regrowth.
- ROGAINE® topical solution for men reduces hair loss, revitalizes hair follicles and helps regrow hair.
- ROGAINE® women's mousse reduces hair thinning, revitalizes hair follicles and helps hair grow back.
Results are visible in 3 to 4 months, with daily use of ROGAINE® products over the same period.
In the case of hair loss, it is recommended to ask a health professional to determine the origin of the hair loss and then explore treatment options.
Sources
1- ROGAINE® : https://www.rogaine.ca/hair-loss-causes/understanding-mens-hair-loss
2- Familiprix: https://www.familiprix.com/en/articles/hair-loss-getting-to-the-root-of-the-matter