Saturday, November 1, 2008

Causes Of hair loss And How To Prevent It

By Louise Servage

Worried because you've lost some of your thinning hair? Well hair loss has a variety of causes and consequently there are numerous ways of treatment. Having lost hair the first thing to do is determine the reason why its , because it can be a symptom of somethings worse.

If You Are a balding Male

Hair loss, which is often termed male baldness, is what causes men to start going thin up top. Male pattern baldness mostly happens slowly with thinning at the hair line or a slight bald patch in the hair center. Most males begin to notice the signs of male baldness in late teens, though it's more likely to occur around 40 years. One way to tell if you're destined to lose your hair because of genetic reasons? One of the best indicators is your maternal grandfather, basically if he's bald then you will be.

There are other factors that can cause hair loss in men which aren't related to male pattern baldness. Chemotherapy cancer treatment is an obvious cause for hair loss in both men and women. However, it can also be caused by a stressful event, a sudden illness or certain medications. Other causes of hair loss in men are an iron deficiency or an underactive thyroid. If you're male and have begun to lose your hair, don't assume it's simply male pattern baldness. Always consult your doctor to make sure it's not something else causing your hair loss.

If You Are a Female

While hair loss is distressing for men it is even worse if you are female. Because long thick hair has long been considered a sign of femininity over the years. The chief causes of hair loss in women is an immune disease called Alopecia Areata, this condition can affect men also but it is prevalent in women.

Traumatic event such as surgery, illness, malnutrition, or extreme stress, can also affect either sex this is called Telogen Effluvium. Stresses on your body will halt hair growth and cause a sudden reversal of growing fortunes.

Hair loss in women can also be the result of certain medications and treatments such as chemotherapy or a thyroid problem. Fortunately your hair will eventually grow back after a course of chemotherapy, and thyroid problems can easily be controlled with the right medications.

What you can Do

If you suffer hair loss and you are not sure why the first thing you should do is see your doctor, to determine whether you are suffering from a disease or deficiency. Another important thing is to keep up the nutrients, vitamins and minerals your body requires for optimal functioning and healthy hair.

There are various hair loss treatments and medications you might like to try. If you are female you should ask your doctor about taking a course of oral contraceptive pills that contain the hormone estrogen, which augments hair growth. If you are male you might want to ask your doctor about a medicine that has the brand name Proscar. Furthermore, a topical solution called Minoxidil can also be a very effective treatment. It's only by trying the various treatments and medications available that you'll discover what works for you.

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