Genetic conditions – Male pattern baldness afflicts about 25% of men by age 30. Though the reason is genetic another contributing factor is testosterone the male hormone. Testosterone is converted to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which slows down or stops hair growth and produces weaker, shorter hair. Men without testosterone would never have male pattern baldness. Procerin is effective in reversing hair loss in men caused by androgenetic alopecia, the most common cause of male hair loss.

Skin diseases: this could also be responsible for hair loss and it can affect the scalp. Such conditions include dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, scalp fungus such as ringworm and tinea captis.

Sudden illness or fever: this could also cause massive hair loss. This is a temporary condition.

The other common conditions which can also result in hair loss include: Childbirth, menopause, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and aging. These are the main reasons for losing hair but there are others.

Hair loss can be treated when you can stop hair fall and promote re-growth. Here are some natural ways you could treat hair loss:

1. Including vitamins A, B, C and E would accelerate new hair growth. Why are these vitamins important for hair loss? Their beneficial actions include: providing sebum, improving blood circulation to the scalp by increasing absorption of oxygen and collagen.

2. Importance of scalp care: Remember to massage your scalp regularly with herbal oils like olive oil, jojoba oil, amla oil. Essential oils of thyme, rosemary, lavender, and cedar wood have also been known to be effective in conditions of alopecia areata.

3. Concern for scalp abuse: Blow drying and using chemical shampoos daily are to be avoided. You can severely damage hair and scalp by coloring as well as straightening. You hair is stripped of natural oils and turns brittle if you wash it daily with hot water.

4. Herbal care – Use herbal powders such as amla, shikakai, henna and ritha to shampoo and condition hair. Amla powder is a powerful natural anti-oxidant that prevents graying and hair loss and is the richest known source of vitamin C in natural form. Shikakai, often called as the Fruit of hair, has a low pH. You could then use henna which acts like a natural conditioner.

5. Change in Lifestyle: Stress, an important contributor to hair loss can be reduced by exercising and meditation. Say No to Smoking: Did you know that nicotine from smoking narrows the blood vessels which supply blood to the scalp? Avoid excessive sun exposure as UV rays can burn and damage the scalp.