[TEST] Why is your hair thinning?

What you must remember

Thinning hair isn't necessarily a genetic predisposition. Most often, a follicle congested with excess sebum and dead skin cells suffocates the root and slows growth. Cleansing, exfoliating, and stimulating microcirculation recreate the conditions for healthy regrowth.
  • Sebum is useful; it's the excess that causes problems.
  • A blocked follicle slows growth and thins the hair.
  • Cleansing, exfoliating, and massaging stimulates microcirculation.
  • We treat the root of the problem, the scalp, not just the hair.
Congested scalp

Do you feel like your hair is thinning "for no reason"? In reality, this phenomenon is rarely random. It often stems from an invisible but common mechanism: hair follicle obstructionAnd if the hair no longer grows properly, it is not always a question of genetics, but of oxygenation of the root.

 

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The role of sebum on the scalp

Sebum is naturally produced by the scalp and plays a protective role: it coats the hair fiber, limits dehydration, and contributes to the skin barrier. The problem, therefore, is not sebum itself, but its excess or incomplete elimination.

  • It protects and lubricates the hair fiber
  • It maintains scalp hydration
  • It makes up part of the hydrolipidic film.

A congested scalp is not inevitable. By clearing it and boosting microcirculation, you simply recreate the conditions for healthy hair growth: that's what you need to focus on first.

Dr. Julie PernetDoctor of Pharmacy & Certified Trichologist


When the follicle is suffocated

Over time, excess sebum can accumulate at the base of the hair, in the follicle. It thickens, traps impurities and dead cells, and the environment around the root becomes depleted of oxygen. The follicle gradually becomes clogged and growth slows: the hair emerges thinner and more fragile.

Signs of a congested scalp

You may be affected if you observe several of these signs:

  • Roots that become oily very quickly

  • A feeling of "heavy" or uncomfortable scalp

  • Recurring itching

  • Hair that is noticeably thinner than before

  • A loss of overall density

 

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To remember

  • Sebum is useful; it's the excess that causes problems.
  • A blocked follicle slows growth and thins the hair.
  • Cleansing, exfoliating, and massaging stimulates microcirculation.
  • We treat the root of the problem, the scalp, not just the hair.

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F.A.Q

Does scalp scrub damage hair?
No, provided you use a suitable formula and at the right frequency. Exfoliation targets the scalp, not the hair fiber, and prepares a healthy environment for growth.
Does a blocked follicle really slow down hair growth?
Yes. A follicle clogged with sebum and dead cells becomes depleted of oxygen: the hair emerges thinner, more fragile, and growth gradually slows down.
How often should you exfoliate your scalp?
Once a week is sufficient in most cases. The goal is to cleanse gently, then massage to stimulate microcirculation.

Written by

Dr. Julie Pernet

Doctor of Pharmacy & Certified Trichologist.Doctor of Pharmacy and trichologist, founder of the DermoPilaire MakeMyMask Laboratory. She develops treatment protocols focused on scalp health, based on microbiome science and pH5 balance.

Dr. Julie Pernet