Causes of Hair Loss in Men
The most common cause of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia — also known as hereditary hair loss.
THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM
Although there can be several causes, including age and hormones, hereditary hair loss accounts for the majority of hair loss in men.
THE REASON
A combination of hereditary hair loss factors, hormone activity, and age can result in a shortening of the hair growth cycle and gradual shrinking of hair follicles.
THE RESULT
As a result, each growth cycle produces a shorter, finer, less-visible hair. Left untreated, follicles will eventually stop producing hair entirely.
THE SOLUTION
Minoxidil, the active ingredient in Men’s ROGAINE®, reactivates hair follicles on your scalp so you can regrow thicker, fuller hair.
When used consistently, Men’s ROGAINE® is clinically-proven to regrow hair by reviving follicles.
THE HAIR GROWTH CYCLE
Your hair growth cycle follows 3 distinct phases. Understanding this process is the first step towards healthier, thicker, fuller hair.
Growth phase
Every hair begins in the growth phase, which can last anywhere from 3 to 5 years. During this phase, the hair grows at about 1 cm a month.
Transitional phase
Next, the hair enters a transitional phase which lasts around 2 weeks. At this point, the cells at the base of the hair stop growing, just as they would in a healthy follicle.
Resting Phase
Finally, the hair follicles enter a 3-month resting phase. At the end of the resting phase, the hair is shed, a new hair replaces it, and a new growing cycle begins.
LET’S GET DOWN TO THE FACTS
Did you know hereditary hair loss causes 95% of all hair loss in men? Here are a couple of facts you might not know about hair loss.
Male pattern hair loss affects up to one-third of all men by age 30.
Male pattern hair loss can start as early as your teens, 20s or 30s.
Up to 40% of men in their 30s experience hereditary hair loss.
By the age 50, half of all men experience hereditary hair loss.
Hereditary hair loss can come from your mother’s or father’s side of the family.
Men’s ROGAINE® is approved by Health Canada, and is clinically proven to help prevent and reverse hereditary hair loss.