Hair loss is an unfortunate fact of life for many men, and some women. Gradual thinning of hair is part of the normal aging process for both genders. However for some, hair thinning can give way to baldness, when whole areas of the scalp lose most or all of their hair.
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.
