Hair loss is basically caused due to the abnormal hormone levels in the body. These hormonal imbalances are noted to be occurring due to the genes mutations. This occurrence of the gene mutations is observed more prominently in the individuals who have a family history of baldness. In other cases hair loss is noted due to the insufficient care of hairs. If at all you have a family history of hair loss then you need to take more care of your hairs as you have more chances of suffering with hair loss.
Hair loss can be prevented by taking a proper hair care. You must avoid too much oiling as it is not good for hair health. Also make it a point to wash your hairs at least twice in a week. Cover your hairs while to travel through the areas that are contains lots of dust. Also, make it a point to avoid the overexposure of hairs to the sun rays, specifically those during the afternoon. Wearing a cap or scarf can help you in this case. If you follow these hair care tips then despite of having family history of hair loss you would be able to keep your hair healthy and avoid the baldness problem.
Other causes of hair loss in men originate in medical conditions that have or may have as secondary effect loss of scalp hair: high temperature associated with infections or flu, some chronic and serious illnesses, a malfunctioning thyroid and/or pituitary, some medical treatments such as radiotherapy, medications such as interferon or chemotherapy, steroids, severe physical or psychological stress, exposure to dangerous chemicals such as thallium acetate, burns or fungal infections of the scalp (Tinea capitis or ringworm of the scalp).
There are prevent and treatment options for almost any type of hair loss; however, special attention must be paid to the so-called “miracle cures”, particularly sold over the Internet, that promise to restore all hair or to make it grow thicker and healthier; do not let yourselves fooled into buying “all-natural” shampoos that are not approved by the medical community, as the result may be even contrary to what you had expected. Men should keep in mind that the only authorized, FDA-approved medications for hair loss are Minoxidil, Finasteride and Dutasteride. Apart from medication, they have options such as surgical procedures (flap surgery) and hair transplants or may choose from the various types of hair replacement systems.
