Hair Loss and
Hair Loss Treatments

Hair Loss, whether your a man or a woman, is a frightening thing. If you are seeing more hair than usual on your pillow, in the shower or around the house, know that there are hair loss treatments and many things you can do to prevent hair loss.

It's normal to lose 80 to 100 hairs a day, especially as you get older, you may see a normal amount of hair loss. This doesnt mean you're going bald. It's reported that 10% is 'resting' this means that it will soon shed and a new hair will grow to replace it. It takes 2-6 years to grow a new hair before it dies and falls out. This means that 90% of the hair on your head is growing at any given time.

But what if youre seeing more hair loss than the normal amount? At this point, it's time to find out what's causing your hair loss.

Stress due to temporary situations may cause temporary hair loss. In this case, try to reduce your stress and get better sleep, take vitamins and try working out.

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Check Your Thryoid

You may want to check your thyroid, or iodine intake. Over or underactive thyroid producing hormones creates an imbalance that causes hair loss. Its easy to have a doctor give you a blood test to measure your hormone levels. If you notice hair loss with accompanying fatigue, coldness, brittle nails and dry skin, make sure to get to your doctor and have this treated. Balancing the hormones that your thyroid produce should stop your hair loss, and other symptoms.

Pregnancy also causes hair loss. Make sure that you're taking your prenatal vitamins, they are so important, and of course eat a healthier diet with vitamin rich fruits and vegetables. You may also experience some hair loss a few months after the delivery. This is normal as well.

If you're hard on your hair, this can also cause hair loss. Ponytails, cornrows, anything that tugs on your hair. If this is continued until the the scalp is scarred, you may experience permanent hair loss. So be nicer to your scalp, and release some of the tension. Hot oil, permanents can cause the follicle to swell and also scar the scalp causing hair loss. Give your scalp a few months to relax, if youre noticing excessive hair loss.

Depending on the type of hair loss you're experiencing, there are many hair loss treatments. If an illness, infection or medicine causes your hair loss, your doctor may correct this problem with medicine. Over the counter medicines like Rogaine can be purchased and easily used. There are other hair loss treatments that your doctor can prescribe as well. Make sure to give it some time. It might take as long as 6 months to see a positive effect.

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