Reset Youth A to Z with Challenger_Ep.1-2. Hair Loss and Gray Hair Management
Reset Youth A to Z with Challengers
[ The first topic of the ' Youth Reset A to Z' encyclopedia: My own anti-aging secret management method]
Episodes 1-2. My Secret Anti-Aging Care Method - Hair Loss and Gray Hair
The main goal of anti-aging is to maintain a healthy lifestyle ,
It is said to minimize the external and internal symptoms of aging and improve the quality of life .
Rocket America conducted a survey on aging management methods and experiences among 30 challengers divided into 4 categories , and selected the top 2 most common answers in each category .
In this episode, we covered “ hair loss and gray hair management ” among the four areas .
#2 Hair loss and gray hair management
Q: As we age, the strength of the scalp that holds the hair weakens, which can lead to hair loss.
Do you have your own hair loss or gray hair management method ?
Top 1. Massage the scalp using hair oil or essence .
“ Aging causes a decrease in the total number and thickness of hair.”
√ How does hair loss occur?
Hair growth occurs as a continuous process characterized by four stages .
Anagen: Hair length decreases with age, causing hair to become weaker and thinner over time . The proportion of hair follicles also decreases .
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Catagen: This represents the transition from the growth phase to the resting phase , during which the hair follicle degenerates and epithelial cell death occurs in the follicular bulb that produces the hair .
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Telogen: After the catagen phase , the resting phase lasts for 2-3 months . About 9% of all scalp hair is in the resting phase .
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Exogenous phase: Hair that has been in the resting phase for a long time returns to the root of the hair follicle. As new hair begins to grow, it eventually pushes out the old hair . This causes the hair to fall out .
√ Factors that increase hair loss
1) Inflammation
- It is an important factor mediating the transition from the growth phase to the resting phase .
2) Hormones
- Various hormones affect the hair cycle and regulate hair growth .
3) Stress
- It can promote the transition from the hair growth phase to the resting phase , and is closely related to telogen effluvium , which causes the resting phase to be longer .
4) Nutritional deficiencies
- Negatively affects hair structure , growth and pigmentation .
√ So , can scalp massage prevent hair loss ?
Experiment
A 2016 study evaluated the effects of a standardized four- minute daily scalp massage for 24 weeks in nine healthy men .
<Experimental Results> 
Looking at the graph above , we can see that the hair thickness of the experimental group that received scalp massage ( black graph ) increased, while the hair thickness of the control group ( white graph ) did not show any significant change at any point compared to the baseline .
Therefore, standardized scalp massage may prevent hair loss by increasing hair thickness through changes in gene expression in dermal papilla cells .
[References]
[1] Integrative and Mechanistic Approach to the Hair Growth Cycle and Hair Loss_ Nicole Natarelli, Nimrit Gahoonia and Raja K. Sivamani
https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/3/893
[2] Standardized Scalp Massage Results in Increased Hair Thickness by Inducing Stretching Forces to Dermal Papilla Cells in the Subcutaneous Tissue_Taro Koyama a,b,✉, Kazuhiro Kobayashi a, Takanori Hama c, Kasumi Murakami c, Rei Ogawa b
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4740347/
[3] Let's take care of your hair while you still have it! (Feat. LG Prael Medihair)_LG Electronics Newsroom
Top 2. Consume black bean or frost bean powder .
“ Hair graying (white hair) is a representative sign of human aging, along with hair loss. ”
√ Why hair starts turning white ( gray hair )
Hair graying is the gradual loss of pigment in the hair follicles, resulting in gray or white hair .
√ Factors that cause hair bleaching ( gray hair )
1) Genetic and cellular factors
- Gray hair is caused by changes in gene expression associated with decreased melanin production . Specifically, the expression of key genes responsible for melanin synthesis in melanocytes is reduced , which inhibits melanin formation .
2) Stem cell depletion
- Loss of melanocyte stem cells (MSCs) results in loss of differentiated melanocytes within the hair matrix .
3) Oxidative stress
- Melanin production and cell activity are reduced due to accumulation of reactive oxygen species (ROS)* .
* Reactive oxygen species (ROS): A term referring to chemicals containing unstable oxygen.
4) Lifestyle and environmental factors
- Exposure to ultraviolet rays , pollution , smoking , and nutritional deficiencies are major factors that promote gray hair .
√ Can consuming black beans and frost powder prevent hair bleaching ( gray hair ) ?
Black beans are rich in polyphenols, powerful antioxidants . Polyphenols are plant chemicals found primarily in fruits , vegetables , tea , coffee , chocolate , legumes , cereals , and beverages. In the human body , polyphenols act as antioxidants and may help prevent aging .
Black beans are rich in polyphenols , particularly anthocyanins, which are the main components responsible for their black color . Anthocyanins have powerful antioxidant properties and play an important role in promoting health .
Polyphenols in black beans may help delay hair pigment loss due to aging .
[References ]
[1] Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Associated with Hair Graying (Canities) and Therapeutic Potential of Plant Extracts and Phytochemicals_Yong Chool Boo
https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/17/7450
[2] A Critical Review on Polyphenols and Health Benefits of Black Soybeans_Kumar Ganesan, Baojun Xu
https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/5/455
“ Many people who have taken Rocket America NMN have actually left reviews saying that their gray hair has decreased and their hair has become thicker , and this is not an unfounded claim . When NAD+ levels are low, energy production in hair follicle cells is reduced, and hair follicles can be damaged due to oxidative stress . In fact, NMN can help improve the health of hair follicle cells as well as promote hair growth by increasing blood flow and reducing inflammation in hair follicles .”
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