EP Hair Test Kit

Kit Contents — 39 Vials

Alopecia

Alopecia Areata

- An autoimmune disorder in which hair follicles are attacked by the immune system. Hair may fall out in clumps

Alopecia Universalis

- Total hair loss across the body

Androgenetic  Alopecia

- Hair cycle slows down and eventually stops. This is also known as male pattern baldness.

Arrector Pili Muscle

Cortisol

- This stress hormone has been linked to hair loss

Derma

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)

Epidermis

Estrogen

Folliculitis, Fungal

Folliculitis, Bacteria

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Hair Follicle

- a hair follicle is the structure and site of hair growth beneath the scalp– it consists of hair the isthmus, the infundibulum, bulb, papilla, bulge, sebaceous gland, arrector pili muscle and more.

Hair Follicle Bulge

- The hair bulge is a critical stem cell niche within the outer root sheath of the hair follicle, located where the arrector pili muscle attaches, serving as a reservoir for cells that regenerate the entire hair follicle, sebaceous glands, and epidermis, crucial for the hair cycle and wound healing. 

Hair Follicle Matrix

- The matrix of cells includes Matrix Keratinocytes and melanocytes which provide hair with colour.

Hair Follicle Papilla

- The hair follicle papilla also called the dermal papilla is a group of cells at the base of the follicle. The papilla maintains the hair follicle and initiates hair growth.  A capillary network delivers oxygen and nutrients to the papilla.

Hair Follicle Bulb

- rounded base of the follicle where hair cells are produced. It includes dermal papilla and hair matrix.

Hair Growth Cycle ~ Anagen (growth phase)

- This is the growth phase. It is the longest phase of the hair growth cycle that can last several years. During this phase, the follicle works to create new hair cells. 90% of the hair on the scalp is typically in active growth phase. All phases vary.

Hair Growth Cycle ~ Catagen (transition phase)

- This is the transition phase during which growth slows down and the follicle starts to shrink. This may last a few weeks or months.

Hair Growth Cycle ~ Telogen

- This is the resting phase in which hair is no longer growing but can stay in the follicle for a few months until it falls out. After this, the follicle begins a new growth cycle.

Hair Root Sheaths

Hair Root Plexus

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513312/

- Nerves wrap around the base of each hair follicle. Hair is also a receptors – they detect movement, touch.

Heavy Metals (HEA) Master Vial

Human Follicle Mite

Human Sebaceous Mite

Hypothyroidism

Hyperthyroidism

Keratin

- Hair strands are made of the protein keratin.

Keratinocytes

- These line the inside of the hair follicle.

Minerals – Common 30 (MIN) Master Vial

Progesterone

- Balances androgens by reducing DHT conversion, preventing hair loss.

Prolactin (PRL)

- Influences hair follicle cycling

Sebaceous Gland

Sebum

Shock

Sweat Glands & Sweat

Testosterone

Vitamins – Common 30 (VIT) Master Vial