{"id":9805,"date":"2020-08-12T18:00:36","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T22:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prose.com\/?p=9805"},"modified":"2022-04-26T15:18:36","modified_gmt":"2022-04-26T19:18:36","slug":"hair-loss-air-pollution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/prose.com\/blog\/hair-loss-air-pollution","title":{"rendered":"The Unexpected Link Between Hair Loss and Air Pollution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n

What have you got to lose?<\/h2>

To investigate the link, researchers subjected human follicle dermal papilla cells (those cells at the base of the hair follicle) to dust and diesel particles. In just 24 hours, the results were clear: the cells had lower levels of the proteins responsible for hair growth and retention, including \u03b2-catenin, cyclin D1, cyclin E, and CDK2. And it\u2019s all about scale\u2014the greater the pollution, the greater the hair loss.<\/p>

Location matters<\/h2>

If you\u2019ve taken our Prose consultation, then you probably noticed that we ask for your zip code. That\u2019s because it\u2019s important to factor how your specific environment may affect your scalp. These geo-aggressors range from pollution and UV rays to water hardness and humidity. And a zip code can make all the difference.<\/p>

According to the American Lung Association who gathered data via the EPA, here are the 10 most polluted metro areas<\/a>, as ranked by year-round particle pollution:<\/p>

  1. Bakersfield, CA<\/li>
  2. Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA<\/li>
  3. Visalia, CA<\/li>
  4. Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA<\/li>
  5. San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA<\/li>
  6. Fairbanks, AK<\/li>
  7. Phoenix-Mesa, AZ<\/li>
  8. Pittsburgh-New Castle-Weirton, PA-OH-WV<\/li>
  9. El Centro, CA<\/li>
  10. Detroit-Warren-Ann Arbor, MI<\/li><\/ol>

    \u00a0<\/p>

    As for the cleanest<\/a>?<\/p>

    1. Urban Honolulu, HI<\/li>
    2. Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI<\/li>
    3. Cheyenne, WY<\/li>
    4. Elmira-Corning, NY<\/li>
    5. Wilmington, NC<\/li>
    6. Casper, WY<\/li>
    7. \u00a0Bellingham, WA<\/li>
    8. Syracuse-Auburn, NY<\/li>
    9. Duluth, MN-WI<\/li>
    10. Springfield, MA<\/li><\/ol>

      \u00a0<\/p>

      \u00a0Be proactive about pollution<\/h2>

      Just like you (hopefully) wear sunscreen before going out for the day, think of protecting your hair in the same way. We\u2019ve shared our top tips for shielding your strands against environmental damage\u2014like wearing a hat, switching to lightweight styling products, and washing your hair less (which you probably should be doing anyway<\/a>). However, when you do suds up, use a formula that includes pollution protecting ingredients like red algae.<\/p>

      But it\u2019s also worth keeping in mind that sometimes hair loss is beyond your control. Whether it\u2019s due to environmental damage or other factors like hormonal changes, androgenetic alopecia doesn\u2019t have to be a source of shame. For an insightful, inspiring take on the usually hush-hush topic, check out writer Emma Glassman-Hughes\u2019 research into the stigma behind hair loss<\/a> and its social, cultural, and emotional impact.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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