Head spa for AGA prevention. Medical evidence from a University of Tokyo graduate doctor.

This time, we will explain about head spa and measures against thinning hair.

The mechanism of hair growth and the causes of thinning hair

There are two main mechanisms of hair growth.
The first is to activate the division and proliferation of hair matrix cells, and the second is to promote blood circulation in the scalp.
There are four main causes of thinning hair:
The first is genetics, the second is stress, the third is nutritional balance, and the fourth is hair diseases other than AGA.
The nutrients that hair needs are carried by blood, so good blood circulation is also effective for hair growth.

Should I get a head spa?

You can get a head spa at a beauty salon, but should you get it every time you go to the salon?
When you massage by yourself, it is difficult to massage the back of the head and the top of the head evenly. However, at a beauty salon, you can get a thorough massage on the whole area, even in areas that you cannot massage by yourself.It is best to have a head spa every time, if possible.

Scalp massage and hair quality improvement

So, does massaging change the quality of the hair that grows back?
There is some clear experimental data on this.After a 1-3 minute scalp massage, three times a day for six months, results showed changes in scalp blood flow, hair firmness and strength, and number of hairs.It is more effective if you massage your scalp for a little longer to promote blood circulation. Massages soften the scalp and give hair more elasticity and strength, making it thicker. It is difficult to see results if you massage your scalp just once a day, so you will need to continue for several months to half a year to see results. It is important to massage your scalp continuously.

Medical evidence for scalp massage

As medical evidence for scalp massage, I would like to introduce some data researched by a Japanese doctor. Again, this was not a head spa, but rather the result of massaging one's own scalp for a few minutes every day. The data showed that if scalp massage is continued for six months, hair thickness increases and the expression of genes related to hair loss decreases. I think this is empirical data that shows that daily scalp massage can be used to combat thinning hair. However, as the number of subjects in this study was small (only nine people), there is still room for further research, but I think this data is good for understanding the importance of head spa and scalp massage.

More benefits of scalp massage

In addition to the benefits mentioned above, head spa and scalp massage can also:It provides a variety of benefits, including face lifting, relaxation and anti-aging.
Scalp massage has many benefits. Taking care of the invisible parts will change the visible parts.

Summary

Head spa and scalp massage to improve blood flow to the scalp are effective in preventing thinning hair.