How to care for your hair when you suffer from acute hair loss?

ALOPECIE AIGUE

Hair is born in the scalp’s hair follicles. These follicles have a cyclical life rhythm, with alternating phases of hair growth (from 3 to 6 years) and phases of hair loss (from 2 to 3 months). Follicles will not necessarily be at the same stage in this cycle as neighboring follicles, which is why daily hair loss is normal. Certain factors can have a negative influence on the hair life cycle and abruptly stop the growth phase. Acute hair loss is when the number of strands of hair lost per day temporarily increases. This hair loss is reversible, but it is important to adopt a few habits to avoid making it worse and to keep your hair healthy.

4 simple daily rituals

  • Care for your hair

    gently

    Why?

    To avoid damaging hair and to preserve scalp health

    How?

    • Use a mild shampoo suitable for frequent use​
    • Avoid brushing too vigorously, hairstyles that are too tight and harsh 

  • Massage

    the scalpe

    Why?

    To stimulate blood circulation in the scalp
    This promotes the supply of oxygen and nutrients necessary for healthy hair growth​

    How?

    • Massage your scalp in circular movements with your fingertips positioned on the top of your head ​

    • Continue for a few seconds at the temples, then slide your fingers behind your ears​

    • Finish the massage by pressing gently on the nape of the neck

  • Avoid

    heat

    Why?

    It will weaken your hair
    Heat can cause the water in the hair to evaporate too quickly, which can lead to breakage

    How?

    • Do not use your hairdryer on a very hot heat setting or too close to your head​

    • Avoid perms under helmet hairdryers​

  • Eat

    a healthy and balanced diet

    Why?

    To keep your hair healthy
    Diet plays a key role in hair health​

    How?

    • Opt for a diet rich in vitamins and trace elements​

    • Take a food supplement if necessary​

     

Phases of reactive hair loss

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Trigger factors:

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Anagen phase

Growth phase (2-6 years)

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Telogen phase

Hair loss (2-3 months)

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Diffuse, significant, homogeneous, reversible hair loss

What factors can disrupt the hair cycle?

  • An unbalanced diet and nutritional deficiencies

  • Hormonal changes after childbirth

  • Change of season

  • Stress and fatigue

  • Certain medications (e.g. retinoids and vitamin A, antiepileptics)

  • Infections (e.g. flu, COVID-19)

How to recognize acute hair loss?

It becomes noticeable

Up to a hundred hairs fall out every day without us even noticing. If you have acute hair loss, you will lose more hairs each day, and you’ll find them on your brush, clothes, pillow, etc.

It does not last

Acute hair loss disappears within 6 months and is reversible. The hair does not thin out and hair volume returns after 6 months to 1 year.

Related products

1.

Cleanse

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Anti-hair loss complement shampoo

2.

Care & treat

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CREASTIM REACTIV
Anti-hair loss lotion

3.

Complete your routine

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