What Is the Difference Between Hair Aging and Hair Loss?

At one time, anti-aging focused on skincare, but now hair aging is also emerging as an important topic.

As time goes by, many people experience their hair becoming thinner, losing its shine, and gradually falling out.

So how can this process, which eventually leads to hair loss, be prevented or slowed down?

Hair grows by repeating the anagen, catagen, and telogen phases, but as we age, the anagen phase becomes shorter and the telogen phase becomes longer.

In other words, the number of hairs falling out increases compared with the number of new hairs growing in, and hair density gradually decreases.

When hair aging progresses, the following changes may appear.

Hair becomes thinner: Thick, healthy hair gradually becomes finer and weaker.

Loss of shine: As sebum production from the scalp decreases, the hair becomes dry.

Reduced hair density: More individual hairs fall out, and overall volume decreases.

Hairline changes: The forehead line may recede, or the crown area may begin to look sparse.

If you notice these symptoms, active care is needed.

Hair loss and hair aging are similar, but they are different concepts.

Hair loss progresses under the influence of genetic factors, hormonal changes, disease, and other causes, whereas hair aging occurs as part of the natural aging process.

However, if hair aging is left unattended, it can eventually lead to hair loss.

In other words, active care should begin at the hair-aging stage.

How to slow hair aging

1. Nutritional management

For healthy hair, nutrients such as protein, B vitamins (especially biotin), zinc, and omega-3 are important.

• Recommended foods: fish, nuts, eggs, leafy green vegetables

• Foods to avoid: excessive sugar, instant foods, oily foods

2. Improve lifestyle habits

• Adequate sleep: Helps the secretion of growth hormone and positively affects hair growth.

• Stress management: Stress is one of the main causes of hair loss, and activities such as yoga or meditation can help.

• Exercise: Promotes blood circulation and helps deliver nutrients to the hair roots.

3. Scalp and hair care

• Avoid harsh shampoos: Shampoos with strong surfactants can dry out the scalp.

• Wash with lukewarm water: Hot water can excessively remove scalp oil and cause dryness.

• Scalp massage: Helps improve blood circulation and activate hair follicles.

4. Therapeutic approaches

Research is underway on PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy and exosome therapy,

and their potential related to hair health is being discussed.

We try various cosmetics and procedures to slow skin aging,

but we often neglect care for hair aging.

However, hair, like skin, is made of protein,

and it can change over time.

If your hair looks thinner or weaker than before,

it may be time to review your lifestyle habits for hair health.

Improving the scalp environment and providing proper nutrition to the hair are important.

Recently, the concept of anti-aging has expanded beyond skin to include hair care,

and many people have begun paying attention to hair health as well. If you know the care methods that can be practiced in daily life and continue to practice them,

it can help maintain healthier hair.

How about paying steady attention to hair care, just as you do for skin care?

Now it is time for hair hair, this was Kim Jin-oh.

Filsaengsinmo (必生新毛).

[This post was written directly by the director to provide information in accordance with Article 56, Paragraph 1 of the Medical Service Act. Hair transplant surgery and treatment may have side effects, and please make your decision carefully after consulting with a specialist.]