The normal cycle of hair growth and loss means that some amount
of hair loss will occur in every individual‚s life. It is said
that at any given point in time, about 10% of the hair on our
scalp is in a resting phase which sheds after a couple of
months, giving way to new hair growth. This growing phase lasts
for 2 to 6 years when each hair grows about 1 centimeter per
month. Hence, almost 90 percent of the hair is growing at any
one time. Regular hair shedding is part of this cycle; however,
some people experience excessive hair loss.

Excessive hair loss, however, is cause for concern. A number of
reasons may lead to excessive hair loss. Any major illness,
fungal infections or surgery may be major reasons. Hormonal
problems like hypo or hyper thyroidism or male (androgens) or
female (estrogens) hormones imbalance leads to hair loss. Post
pregnancy hair loss is also common as a hormone imbalance occurs
at this time as well. Medicines for ailments like diabetes,
chemotherapy, lupus, gout, blood coagulation, birth control and
anti-depressants can cause hair loss too. Improper hair care can
also lead to hair loss. Excessive use of chemicals or
blow-drying for hair styling leads to hair loss as it scars the
scalp, sometimes leading to permanent damage. Common baldness
usually refers to male-pattern baldness. It is the most common
type of inherited hair loss trait in men where hair loss
typically results in a receding hairline and baldness on the top
of the head. Female-pattern baldness in women leads to hair
thinning over the entire scalp. It is important to determine the
exact reason for your hair loss. Check on your diet first.
Switch over to a healthy diet of fruits, green vegetables and
fibers to be washed down with at least 2 liters of water each
day. Cut down on fried and fatty food. Follow a hair care
regimen of hot oil treatment, massage, conditioning and
shampooing on a regular basis. If you're a woman, check the
regularity of your menstrual cycle, pregnancy status and
menopause. The only way to deal with hair loss is to learn the
causes, look for the right remedy, then come to a decision on
what you want to do, and go for it. One should also take steps
to prevent hair loss from recurring in future.

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