Any person confronted with thinning hair wants to know the reasons for the problem. The first step in understanding any thinning hair is to forget all the myths about it. There are several legitimate reasons for thinning hair and most of them are treatable or even reversible. The profits earned by drug companies and hair restoration practices attest to the widespread insecurities caused by encroaching baldness.

For men the most common of the reasons for hair loss is male pattern baldness. Even though this is a common and genetic cause of baldness, many men invest a lot of money and effort in preventing the premature exposure of the cranium.

Women have much less dramatic hair loss from female pattern baldness. The vast majority of cases will involve a general thinning of hair over the entire scalp. The receding hair line or near complete baldness seen in men is rarely seen in women. Both male and female patterns are genetic and a normal component of aging. Up to two thirds of women will suffer some thinning hair. Knowing the reasons does not always diminish the emotional impact.

Exploring baldness causes beyond the genetic reveals some psychological causes and physical causes. Psychological reasons for thinning hair are stress, anxiety and emotional trauma. The good thing about psychological hair loss is that the hair will return once the reasons for the stress or anxiety are addressed.

Some physical reasons for hair loss are hormonal imbalance, vitamin deficiency and menopause. Understanding menopause as one of the causes of thinning hair helps reduce the emotional impact. Making lifestyle changes and possibly taking some supplements can help as well. As with any medical condition, a visit with a professional can isolate the actual combination of causes and recommend treatment options.

The most important thing to remember about hair loss is to see a doctor if the most common reasons for hair loss do not apply to you. Medical professionals can identify the type of hair loss you are experiencing. Determining the actual cause is the first step toward stopping the loss and re-growing lost hair.

Legitimate explanations do not include wearing caps all the time; having a large brain that chokes out the roots; expanding scalp or too much love making. If you or acquaintances are worried about hair loss go ahead and make an appointment with a doctor. Effective treatments for many reasons for hair loss are available. Recent fashion trends have embraced the shaved head. A razor just might be the solution.

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