What is Scalp Aging?
Aging scalp becomes thinner and loses much of its elasticity. The number of blood vessels in the dermis begins to fall. At the same time the hair often loses its color, and within the scalp there are fewer hair follicles. This leads to hair thinning and balding.
Scalp is the fastest aged skin compared to other parts of skin, which is 12 times faster than body skin and 6 times faster than facial skin.
Scalp is the fastest aged skin compared to other parts of skin, which is 12 times faster than body skin and 6 times faster than facial skin.
| Healthy Scalp | Aged Scalp |
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| If the sebum containing more unsaturated fatty acid and thin, it will lead to greasy hair and scalp. It is also called the secretion type. Oily scalp and oily and sticky dandruff. | The sebum containing more saturated fatty acid and sticky. It will lead to congested follicle and the hair becomes dry and fragile. It is also called the block type. Flaky dandruff, serious itchiness, dry hair. |
How Fast Does Hair Grow?
The Speed of hair growth is roughly
1.25 cm / month, 15 cm / year.
1.25 cm / month, 15 cm / year.
Aging Scalp
The speed of hair growth might slow down 80% but grow as little as 0.25 cm / month
Causes of aged scalp:
- Decreasing in collagen level
- Less nutrient supply
- Poor blood circulation
- Kidney and liver problem
