Hair loss can be distressing, and one of the key underlying factors often overlooked is hormonal imbalance. Hormones play a crucial role in regulating hair growth cycles, and fluctuations can trigger thinning, shedding, or even permanent hair loss.
At RX Rejuvenate, we help you understand how hormones impact your hair and offer targeted solutions to maintain a fuller, healthier mane.
How Do Hormones Affect Hair Growth?
Hair grows in cycles consisting of three phases:
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Anagen (growth phase)
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Catagen (transition phase)
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Telogen (resting phase)
Hormones influence how long hair stays in the growth phase and when it sheds. When hormonal balance is disrupted, hair may prematurely enter the resting phase, leading to increased shedding.
Key Hormones Involved in Hair Loss
1. Androgens (Testosterone and DHT)
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a derivative of testosterone, is a primary cause of androgenic alopecia (pattern hair loss) in both men and women. DHT binds to hair follicles, shrinking them and shortening the growth phase.
2. Estrogen
Estrogen promotes hair growth and keeps hair in the anagen phase longer. Low estrogen levels during menopause or after childbirth can lead to noticeable thinning.
3. Thyroid Hormones
Thyroid imbalances (hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism) affect metabolism and can disrupt hair growth cycles, causing diffuse hair thinning.
4. Cortisol (Stress Hormone)
High cortisol levels from chronic stress can push hair follicles into the telogen phase, resulting in temporary hair shedding called telogen effluvium.
Common Hormonal Hair Loss Conditions
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Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL)
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Male Pattern Baldness
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Telogen Effluvium (stress or hormonal triggered shedding)
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Postpartum Hair Loss
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Thyroid-related Hair Loss
Managing Hormonal Hair Loss
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Get a medical evaluation to identify hormonal imbalances.
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Use gentle, nourishing hair care to reduce scalp inflammation.
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Consider treatments like PRP therapy, laser therapy, or hormone balancing under professional guidance.
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Maintain a healthy lifestyle with balanced nutrition, stress management, and exercise.
RX Rejuvenate’s Approach
Our experts tailor hair loss treatments based on your unique hormonal profile and hair condition. From scalp therapies to advanced hair regrowth techniques, we’re committed to helping you regain confidence with healthier hair.
Hormonal hair loss doesn’t have to be permanent. Discover personalized care at RX Rejuvenate and take the first step towards restoring your hair’s natural vitality. Book your consultation today and see the transformation for yourself.
