Q: Does Provillus have any side effects?

A: No. Provillus does not have any known side effects.

Q: Do shampoos and other hair products cause hair loss?

A: Sue of strong chemicals or products that may cause allergy can initiate hair loss. Shampoos are designed to be as safe as possible. However, the sensitivity may differ from person to person. Caustic hair dyes, straighteners, and other products can certainly cause inflammation of the scalp and result in hair loss.

Q: What can be the cause of a sudden loss of a large mass of hair?

A: Sudden loss of large mass of cells may be due to stressors in the system like illness, high fever, pregnancy, extreme weight loss or gain, and drug use; however this is temporary in nature and subsides once the stressors are removed. Theses stressors tend to disrupt the growth and rest cycle of the hair. As a result more hairs are in the resting phase instead of growth phase.

Q: What is the relationship between genetics and hair loss?

A: Although not the primary cause of male-pattern hair loss, genetics does have a significant role in male-pattern hair loss. It is, however, polygenic, in that there is more than one factor at work. It is not clear whether having an affected mother or an affected father predisposes descendants to greater risks.

Q: Is stress a factor in hair loss?

Stress does not cause hair loss, but it aggravates the condition. A type of hair loss called as Telogen effluvium occurs after an insult to the system. The most common cause is pregnancy. This can result in extensive and worrisome hair loss in women in the first few months after the birth of a baby. It is, however, temporary and returns completely.