Hair loss – also known as alopecia – is a common occurrence among both men and women and is often the result of aging and genetics. About twenty-five percent of men begin to go bald by the time they reach their thirties. While sixty-six percent of men either have a balding pattern or being completely bald by the age of sixty.

Causes of Hair Loss (Alopecia)

Besides aging and genetics, the following are also causes of hair loss:

  • Fungal infections of the scalp
  • High fever
  • Cancer chemotherapy
  • Radiation therapy
  • Hyperthroidism
  • Autoimmune disorders like lupus
  • Nutritional deficiencies
  • Emotional stress
  • Trichotillomania
  • Excessive shampooing and blow-drying

Obviously you need to figure out the reason why you are losing your hair. Most likely, if you have male pattern baldness, it will be genetics – with your body producing DHT which causes the hair cycle to speed up and die. However, it could be one of the reasons above, so going to your doctor and getting evaluated would be a wise decision.

Vitamins and Supplements that Fight Hair Loss

The following Vitamins and Supplements will help in the fight against hair loss:

  • Biotin
  • Indole-3-Carbinol
  • Nettles
  • Rosemary
  • Saw Palmetto
  • Fo Ti

As always, when taking the above supplements, consult your healthcare provider first.

Hair Transplants

Now one option that does work is a surgical procedure called a hair transplant. What the surgeon does is he or she will take a strip of hair follicles from the back of your head – which are not susceptible to falling out – and implant them surgically in the areas where you are balding and/or bald.

However, it is important to note that this is an expensive procedure and there are many scam artists out there. Standard prices are two to ten dollars per graft. You can go ahead and google “cheap hair transplant” and find many people who will do it for cheap, but beware, as these people may not have your best interest at heart. Also, if you are looking for a good doctor, make sure he or she is a member of the Hair Transplant Network – as surgeons a part of this group are professionally trained to perform hair transplants. The prices are going to cost more than surgeons that are not, but remember, this is your head. And although you might think nothing can be worse than being bald – imagine having a terrible plastic surgeon do terrible work on your head. It will become the focus of people’s attention, and that would definitely be worse than being bald. Take care and I hope this helps.