Some women may notice an increase in hair loss after pregnancy. This is normal, as you actually lose less hair while you are pregnant. Once you give birth your hormones start to return to normal, and you lose the extra hair that you would have normally lost during pregnancy.

Many women will find that their hair starts to thin after menopause. Up to three quarters of women are affected by hair loss  later in life. Fortunately, some of this hair loss is only temporary. There are a range of hair loss treatments available for women in this situation, including lotions and medication. Talk to your doctor about what is best for your situation. Of course, taking vitamins for your hair loss may also help with hair growth and strength but check with your doctor if you are pregnant or on any other medication.

There are no one-size-fits-all treatments for baldness, as it can have different causes.

Pattern Baldness

Male pattern baldness is often hereditary from either side of the family. Heredity may determine at what age you lose hair, and how quickly.

Skin conditions and scarring

A range of conditions can lead to the loss of hair, or e growth of thinner hair. Alopecia areata is a condition taht may cause loss of areas of hair, followed by regrowth. Hair groth patterns can also be effected by major emotional stress or physical stressors such as surgery, illness, or excessive rapid weight loss.

Poor nutrition

Hair loss caused by poor nutrition is fortunately something that can be treated by vitamins. A lack of various vitamins and minerals in your diet can certainly cause hair loss or baldness. Taking B vitamins for hair loss is a good start, although there are a range of vitamins that you need in a balanced diet.

Other causes

Other causes for hair loss include medications, crash dieting, hormonal changes due to pregnancy or birth control medication, excessive hair treatments like coloring or heat treating. If you fall into any of these categories, it certainly wouldn’t hurt to make sure you are getting a balanced range of vitamins and minerals in your diet. However check with a health professional if you are taking other medications before starting on any new vitamin supplements.