Knowing the Cause, the First Crucial Step to Stop Hair Loss

People are becoming increasingly conscious about how they look. With a society run by the media, it is hard to escape the social mold and the importance it stresses on beauty.People are social animals and goods looks are oftentimes the key to unlocking most forms of social relationships. However, despite all the efforts we make to maintain a good appearance, there are factors that can still ruin a person’s looks and consequently, his or her guts. Hair loss is one of them.In most cases, hair loss is only a normal part of life. But like aging, many women and men fear its occurrence. This is why they would go to lengths to stop hair loss.Knowing the real cause is important in the treatment of hair loss. Before you diagnose yourself with hair loss and self-medicate, it is important to understand that there is a fine line between hair fall and hair loss.Every day, we can lose 50–100 hair shafts through combing, brushing, washing, or exposure to the wind. Depending on a person’s age, lifestyle, or health, hair fall count may vary. Hair fall could be just a part of the hair renewal process.However, when hair fall becomes excessive, you can suspect hair loss. Hair loss is a serious non-fatal, albeit ego-threatening condition caused by quite a variety of reasons including the following:    * Hereditary factors    * Poor diet    * Traumatic stress    * Polycystic ovary syndrome    * Pregnancy and child delivery    * Aging    * Health conditions and/or infections (e.g., hypothyroidism, diabetes, iron-deficiency anemia, tinea capitis)To stop hair loss can be tricky. You have to find the right balance of treatments that form part of your entire regimen.Hair loss can be permanent, temporary, or chronic. Men are susceptible to genetic hair loss which is characterized by a receding hairline and bald patches on the crown.Women are prone to age-related hair thinning, but younger women are prone to hair loss due to a poor diet. Men’s hair loss is mostly permanent while in women, temporary.If hair loss is suspected, you should consult a general practitioner to rule out internal imbalances and serious health conditions most importantly. Medications, laser therapy, and topical solutions may be able to stop hair loss.