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\"Understanding<\/p>\n

Understanding the Hair Growth Cycle: What Happens Before Hair Loss<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Understanding the hair growth cycle is crucial to grasping the changes that occur before hair loss becomes evident. The cycle consists of four main phases:<\/p>\n

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  1. Anagen (Growth Phase):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    • This is the active phase of hair growth, lasting 2 to 7 years, depending on factors such as genetics, health, and lifestyle.<\/li>\n
    • At any given time, 85\u201390% of your hair is in this phase, growing approximately 1 cm per month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      1. Catagen (Transition Phase):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
          \n
        • The catagen phase is brief, lasting about 2\u20133 weeks.<\/li>\n
        • During this time, hair growth ceases, and the follicle begins to shrink, preparing to detach from its blood supply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          1. Telogen (Resting Phase):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
              \n
            • In this phase, the hair follicle becomes dormant for around 3 months, and no active growth occurs.<\/li>\n
            • Approximately 10\u201315% of your hair is in this phase at any given time, with hairs preparing to shed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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              1. Exogen (Shedding Phase):<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
                  \n
                • This phase marks the shedding of old hairs while new hairs start to grow from the same follicle, restarting the cycle.<\/li>\n
                • It is normal to lose 50\u2013100 hairs daily during this phase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  What Happens Before Hair Loss?<\/p>\n

                  Before noticeable Hair Loss occurs, disruptions in the normal hair growth cycle can take place, such as:<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Shortened Anagen Phase: Hair spends less time growing, leading to thinner and shorter strands.<\/li>\n
                  • Prolonged Telogen Phase: More hairs stay in the resting phase, with fewer transitioning to the growth phase, resulting in increased shedding.<\/li>\n
                  • Delayed Anagen Entry: Hair follicles take longer to re-enter the growth phase, causing visible thinning over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    These disruptions can result from factors such as hormonal imbalances, stress, genetics, or underlying health conditions.<\/p>\n

                    By understanding the hair growth cycle and its phases, professionals can better diagnose and address the causes of Hair Loss, paving the way for effective treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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