Good article about hair loss

[sunshinelady]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21991411/

I'm pretty sure I have the beginnings of androgenic alopecia, but my doc said that hair loss is normal when you start/stop bc.

 

[Misseyl]

"Each hair is connected to a hair shaft (or follicle), which remains in its secure position in the scalp for three to seven years before falling out and being replaced by a new follicle. Once the anagen phase naturally runs its course, there's a two-week catagen phase, in which the hair follicle dies. The hair then goes into the telogen phase for the next three months, during which time it falls out."

What I don't understand is if the hair falls out during the telogen phase, how could it seem as if you've gained length if it's falling out at one point or another

 

[Whimsy]

interesting.

i'm losing my hair like mad and have a dopey dermo so i'm looking into a new one and natural therapies.

 

[PinkSkates]

Excellent article, thanks for sharing!