‘Hair loss’ is still fundamentally untreatable… “Balance is important for prevention”

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There was advice that ‘balance’ is more important than anything else to prevent hair loss.

According to YTN on the 17th, medications taken to prevent hair loss are not free from concerns about side effects.

There is even a joke saying, “If we develop a hair loss treatment, we will win the Nobel Prize.”

The number of patients is increasing, but hair loss cannot be fundamentally treated.

Hair loss refers to a disease in which there is no hair where hair should normally exist and problems occur in the supply of nutrients and metabolism necessary for hair growth.

Hair repeats production and shedding in cycles of growth, catagen, and telogen. On average, about 100 hairs fall out from a normal scalp per day, but in hair loss patients, more hair falls out.

There are various causes of hair loss. For example, in the case of hormonal imbalance, there are cases where it can be resolved with a doctor’s prescription of medication.

When the male hormone DHT (dihydrotestosterone), one of the main causes of hair loss, is excessively activated, hair quickly enters the telogen phase, does not grow sufficiently, and easily falls out.

DHT is produced by ‘5-alpha reductase’. To suppress this, taking finasteride and dutesteride is effective.

However, it may be accompanied by side effects such as depression and sexual dysfunction.

Blood circulation disorders can also cause hair loss. In this case, taking minoxidil, a treatment for high blood pressure, can smoothly supply the necessary nutrients and oxygen to the hair follicles.

However, since it has the effect of dilating blood vessels, patients with renal failure must be very careful when taking it.

So, is it possible to manage hair loss with nutritional supplements?

Hair loss occurs when there is a lack of amino acids, which are the constituents of hair. ‘Procyanidin’, an Anuka apple extract, is effective in preventing hair loss by preventing the consumption of amino acids and returning hair from the resting phase back to the growth phase.

In addition, taking biotin, also called ‘vitamin H’, can facilitate metabolism and help keratin protein synthesis.

In addition, the state in which the balance is lost due to an increase in free radicals in the body, which is the main cause of aging, is called ‘oxidative stress’. Hair follicle inflammation is one of the main causes of this oxidative stress.

Coenzyme Q10, a powerful antioxidant, removes free radicals and protects hair follicle cells damaged by aging and toxins. In addition, it is effective in preventing cardiovascular disease by improving heart health.

Looking at it this way, it may seem that taking procyanidin, biotin, and coenzyme supplements will have a great effect on hair loss, but this is not necessarily true.

This is because excessive intake of ingredients such as selenium and vitamin A can have the opposite effect of causing hair loss if the daily recommended amount is exceeded. In other words, ‘balance’ is more important than anything else.

This is why ‘Provico Comprehensive Ingredients’, which contain the appropriate combination of necessary ingredients, are attracting attention.

Meanwhile, hair loss is no longer a problem for middle-aged people. Due to the influence of changed eating habits and living environments, the number of patients with early hair loss in their 20s or younger is increasing.

Not only does hair fall out, but it can also lead to a fatal appearance complex, which can lead to severe depression and social phobia.

Temperatures that are getting hotter due to global warming also play a role. This is because the scalp exposed to strong ultraviolet rays worsens heat-related hair loss and secretes excessive sweat and sebum, creating an environment conducive to inflammation.

Hair loss is not a simple disease that can be cured overnight, so consistent management is essential. Experts advise that although it is impossible to get back hair that has already fallen out, it is important not to miss the timing of treatment before it gets worse.

Reporter Lee Dong-jun [email protected]

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