Does Age Always Cause Hair Thinning?
The Short Answer: While not guaranteed for everyone, hair thinning is a nearly universal part of the aging process. As we age, hair follicles naturally shrink (a process called miniaturization) and the growth cycle slows down. By age 50, approximately 50% of men and 40% of women will experience some degree of visible thinning.
Why Hair Changes Over Time
Aging affects hair in two specific ways:
- Diameter Reduction: Individual strands become finer and contain less pigment (turning gray).
- Cycle Slowdown: Follicles spend less time in the "Grow" phase and more time in the "Rest" phase, meaning hair grows shorter and falls out faster.
Maintenance Strategy: You cannot stop aging, but you can feed the follicle. Viviscal PRO is designed to counteract miniaturization by supplying the AminoMar™ complex, which supports hair diameter and prolongs the growth phase.
Common Questions About Aging Hair
Is it genetic or just old age?
It is usually both. "Androgenetic Alopecia" (Pattern Baldness) is a genetic sensitivity to hormones that worsens with age. If you have the gene, aging triggers the process earlier and more severely.
Can I reverse age-related thinning?
You can slow it down, but reversal is difficult once the follicle has fully miniaturized (died). Treatments like Laser Caps (LLLT) work best when started at the first sign of thinning, not after baldness has set in.
