Hair Loss

Introduction Hair loss is a common condition in both, men and women when they age. However hair loss can start early in many cases if preventive steps are not taken early to stop hair loss. It is normal for human beings to shed their hair each day. Afterwards new hair begins to grow. A human sheds almost 90 hairs a day. However when new hair fails to grow, hair loss is stated to have begun. Causes of hair loss There are a number of causes that can lead to hair loss. The most common causes of hair loss is being ill for several months. You may lose a lot of hair after a prolonged illness. The other common factor for hair loss is change in the hormones. Both men and women experience a change in the hormones at some point of their lives. Also if your thyroid gland is overactive or unteractive, then it may lead to hair loss. Hair loss can also occur in case the male and female hormones like androgens and estrogens are in imbalance. Hence taking treatment for hormone imbalance can stop hair loss. Losing hair several months after the baby is born is a common cause of hair loss. This loss of hair is also caused due to hormonal changes in women. When the balance of the hormones reaches the pre pregnancy levels, the hair falls out and the normal cycle of growth and loss of hair starts all over again. The use of medicines may also affect hair loss. Strong medicines are the biggest culprits. They have equally strong side effects as their treatment effects and so hair loss is common. However the normal fall and growth of hair may resume after you stop taking the medicines. Treatments for hair loss The best treatment for hair loss is to consult a hair specialist regarding hair loss. The doctor will do a diagnoses and find out the exact cause of hair loss and then suggests treatment accordingly. The normal fact is that if the cause is destroyed then the effect can be brought under control. In many cases if medicine is found out to be the main culprit of hair loss, then the doctor may suggest alternative medicine. The doctor may also suggest a particular diet to you for controlling your hair loss. A diet consisting of more vitamins and iron may reduce hair loss substantially. In many cases the doctor may suggest surgery or hair replacement surgery also. You could also try Laser Hair Loss Treatment.