Proteoglycans and the Hair Growth Cycle
Did you know that 60% of women and 80% of men will face hair loss problem at least once in their lives?
However, no matter what kind of hair loss occurs, the hair growth cycle is always adversely affected.
There are many different types and causes of hair growth: Stress, Genetic factors, Diabetes, Hormones, Hypertension, Hyperthyroidism, Malnutrition, Medication use, Postpartum period.
However, without a professional approach, it is very difficult to determine the type of hair loss and the underlying cause of the individual.
In the last 30 years, extensive research has been done to reveal the unique function of the hair follicle and the hair growth cycle. These studies revealed that proteoglycans, a specific type of protein, play vital roles in the hair growth cycle.
As research expands, it has been revealed that whatever the underlying cause of hair loss, the action of proteoglycans on growth factors can reverse the disrupted hair growth cycle.
The hair growth cycle consists of 3 phases. Anagen (Growth) phase, Ketogen (Transition) phase and Telogen (Resting) phase. Following hair loss, the cycle returns to the anagen phase and the process starts over.
Scientific research has proven that proteoglycan numbers drop considerably following the anagen phase and reach a minimum concentration in the telogen phase. This leads us to ask the question of whether increasing proteoglycan concentrations is a treatment option that can eliminate the problem of hair loss.
In other words, Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy stands before us as an answer to our question.
