Hair loss is also known as baldness.
It is the excessive loss of hair from scalp due to various reasons like vitamins and minerals deficiency, heredity, undergoing treatment for some form of illness and diseases like chemotherapy and radiation etc.
These are many causes of hair loss, where some of them are treatable while others are not.
Pattern baldness is a treatable cause, which takes place when a hormone called DHT is released into the bloodstream.
This hormone blocks the hair follicles and causes shedding of hair.
Baldness can occur in men and women alike.
Bald women are less socially acceptable, it can decrease their confidence level, and self-esteem.
In some cases, it can happen to teenagers and children also.
Intake of a healthy and balanced diet can help fighting against baldness.
Vitamins like B6, folic acid, niacin, and minerals like zinc and magnesium help in combating against baldness.
Minoxidil is a vasodilator, which was earlier, used for controlling high blood pressure.
But its side-effect was the reversal of hair growth, which led to its gaining popularity for hair growth.
There are also some other drugs available like Finasteride, Antiandrogens, Dutasteride, Ketoconazole, which aim to block the development and growth of the DHT hormone, which is the main culprit.
These drugs are approved by the FDA.
These not only help to fight DHT hormones but also help in stimulating blood vessels which in turn help in the re-growing of dead hair.
There are natural treatments for the reversal of hair loss like he shou wu herb, saw palmetto extract, gingko biloba and green tea.