Hair Growth Cycle

Active Growth Phase

(Anagen)

The growing phase lasts 2-6 years and determines the length of hair.

Regression Phase

(Catagen)

Hair stops growing at the stage, which lasts about 2-3 weeks.

Resting Phase

(Telogen)

This stage lasts about 2-3 months. Hair follicle shrinks and detaches from the dermal papilla.

Return to Anagen

Continued shedding of old hair whilst active growth phase starts again.

Causes of Hair Loss

Female Pattern Hair Loss

Seborrheic Hair Loss

Hair thinning and miniaturisation begin at both sides of forehead and the crown symmetrically.Excess sebum gathers and accumulates in the excretory ducts of the follicles causing inflammation. Actively growing hair becomes duller, thinner and weaker, accompanied by hair loss.

M-Shaped Hair Loss

The process of receding begins at frontal hairline, gradually affecting the back of head in severe cases.

Diffuse Hair Loss

Stress causes excess production of sebum and oil build-up, as well as scalp muscles to become tense or contract which affects blood circulation.

Male Pattern Baldness

One of the most common type of hair loss among female. Typically hereditary hair thinning, rather than balding, occurs at the age of 20-30.