Chances are you’ve got other hair growthstunting factors in play that you aren’t even aware of.

What Is PCOS?

A common hormonal condition affecting individuals of reproductive age.

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It can cause irregular cycles, excess bodily hair growth, weight gain, and complications with fertility.

Poor Diet

Celebrity hairstylistPaul Labrecquesays the way you eat affects your hair’s overall health and growth.

The same goes for frequent dying, perming, or chemical straightening.

Chemically processed hair is more porous than untreated hair, which results in protein loss, and eventually breakage.

So, What Can Be Done?

Green is a fan of treating the issue internally.

Medications when it is hormonally related (topicalMinoxidil, Propecia) or thelaser capto grow hair.

The most popular method in my office is PRP (platelet-rich plasma) for hair growth.

It works amazingly well to thicken existing hair and promote the growth of new hair.

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