You do not usually end life with the same bunch of hair that you
grew up with when you were born. Unlike the eyes or nose, your
hair keeps regenerating, shedding and growing.

As you turn older, you start experiencing hair loss. This
natural process of ageing starts when you turn 50. However, for
some people the process starts much earlier. This article
examines the various causes of hair loss in men and women.

#1 Stress and Lifestyle

The fast and hurried lifestyles of today make many compromises
on your diet. Emotional upheavals can cause health complications
that have an adverse impact on the quality of your hair. Lack of
cleanliness of the scalp and excessive dandruff problems can
also cause hair loss.

#2 Hormonal imbalances

Hair growth and health depends on hormones such as thyroid and
pituitary glands. Any disorders in these glands can cause hair
loss. The excessive presence of a component of the male hormone
- DHT can also cause hair loss. This is a genetic
predisposition.

#3 Genetic factors

Inherited causes of hair loss effect the unlucky that have a
family history of premature balding. In men, it is called Male
Pattern Baldness, in which the hair starts receding first at the
temples in a classic 'M' shape. In women, it is called Female
Pattern Baldness. This is less common. It starts at age 30 and
is characterized by overall thinning of hair.

#4 Side effects

Certain drugs taken for other purposes can cause hair loss as a
side effect. The following is a possible list of medicines and
drugs that could cause hair loss.

Cholesterol-lowering drugs Ulcer drugs Anticoagulants Agents
for gout Drugs derived from Vitamin A Anticonvulsants taken for
epilepsy Antidepressants Blood thinners Anabolic steroids
Chemotherapy Drugs

However, not all prescription drugs under these categories have
hair loss as a side effect. This has to be checked with the
doctor.

#5 Other factors

Research is being continuously conducted on the causes and
solutions for hair loss. Recently, Japanese scientists concluded
from studies that excessive sebum could clog the hair roots and
cause hair loss. An excessive intake of some nutrients such as
Vitamins A and E can actually promote hair loss.

There is no dearth of solutions, prescriptions and treatments
available for hair loss. Every once in a while, a new 'wonder'
drug such as Rogaine will enter the market. Not every solution
will cure hair loss. The correct diagnosis has to be made before
deciding on a course of action for hair loss.
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About the author:
Rachel Stepsen suffered hair loss from her mid-20's. In an
effort to find treatment, Rachel learned all there is to know
about hair. She's written a series of articles to help others
learn about hair, and how they can most effectively reduce their
own hair loss with the right treatment.