It can be frustrating when your hair isn’t growing as fast as you want it to or isn’t growing at all. A lack of hair growth affects around 80 million people in the U.S. alone. [1]
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In this article, we’ll walk you through all the potential reasons why your hair isn’t growing so you can better understand and assess your situation. Plus, we’ll provide you with all the best hair growth solutions available, from natural to medical. Read on for healthy, happy hair!
This article is based on an interview with our licensed cosmetologist, certified hair loss practitioner, and cosmetology educator, Courtney Foster. Check out the full interview here.
Things You Should Know
- Stress, genetics, a poor diet, and thyroid disorders are the most common reasons for stunted hair growth.
- Maintaining a healthy diet full of nutrient-rich foods such as spinach, eggs, berries, and beans is an excellent way to promote hair growth.
- Talk with your doctor to learn whether clinical hair growth treatments such as Minoxidil and Finasteride are a good option for you.
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- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21753-hair-loss
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499948/
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31418888/
- ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/is-my-thyroid-condition-to-blame-for-my-hair-loss/
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24486-telogen-effluvium
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24486-telogen-effluvium
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4740347/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5796020/
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28879195/
- ↑ https://youtu.be/1NzkEnGAb-4?t=126
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/minoxidil-topical-route/side-effects/drg-20068750?p=1
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/finasteride-oral-route/description/drg-20063819
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/hair-loss/treatment/transplant