{"id":1356,"date":"2024-12-11T15:09:29","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T06:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yamate.clinic\/en\/20241211\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T13:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T04:02:47","slug":"20241211","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yamate.clinic\/en\/20241211\/","title":{"rendered":"“Thinning Hair” & “Hair Loss” Become a Concern With Age for Both Men and Women! What Should You Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Both Men and Women Struggle With Thinning Hair and Hair Loss.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Isn’t thinning hair and hair loss something everyone worries about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, thinning hair isn’t a concern for men alone \u2014 many women also develop this concern as they age. Even when you want to enjoy hair coloring or perms, damaged hair or lack of volume can get in the way, making this a shared concern for both men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hair volume is also linked to looking youthful, so for those who want to appear youthful and healthy, hair is an important factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So this time, we’ll introduce ways to prevent thinning hair and hair loss\u266a<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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First, Let’s Understand the Causes!<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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There are various causes of thinning hair and hair loss. Let’s go over some of the most common ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Genetic and Hormonal Influences<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Have you given up, thinking “my family has thin hair, so…”? It’s true that genetics can be one factor in thinning hair. In men in particular, this is often what’s called AGA (androgenetic alopecia). It’s caused by hormones being converted into a form that negatively affects the hair follicles. If treatment isn’t started early, the cycle of new hair growing from the follicles can come to an end. It’s said that thinning hair is often inherited if the maternal grandfather had thinning hair. Some people even start AGA treatment as early as their 20s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For women, changes in hormonal balance are often involved, and many experience increased hair loss especially after childbirth or during menopause. As you age, hair quality also changes, and damage-related hair breakage can also contribute to thinning hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Deterioration of the Scalp Environment<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If the scalp, which is the foundation of your hair, isn’t healthy, healthy hair can’t grow. For example, excessive sebum production, poor blood circulation, and UV damage all worsen the scalp environment. This is said to lead to thinner hair and hair loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Disrupted Lifestyle Habits<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For example, growing hair requires nutrients such as protein, vitamins, and zinc. Excessive drinking and smoking are also contributing factors. When stress increases, blood flow worsens, and the nutrients needed by the hair follicles fail to reach them, which can slow down the normal hair growth cycle. When the normal hair cycle is delayed or sped up, strong hair fails to grow and immature, thin hair grows instead, making it more prone to falling out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Aging<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As you age, the hair growth cycle inevitably becomes disrupted. Thinner hair and slower growth are both largely influenced by aging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, What Should You Do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now that you understand the causes, let’s move on to introducing some specific countermeasures! Since all of these are things you can start today, please give them a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Improve Your Lifestyle Habits<\/mark><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hair health is directly linked to overall body health. Support your hair’s growth by eating a balanced diet and getting enough sleep. The following points are especially important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n