Causes of Hair Loss
There are many temporary and permanent causes of hair loss. Your hair loss can be the result of one or many of the following factors:
Hormones stimulate hair growth and cause hair loss; hormonal changes have the greatest impact on hair loss. Men generally have hair loss concentrated in a specific pattern from the front to the crown. This type of hair loss is caused by an androgen called DHT, or Dihydrotestosterone.
Inherited gene most commonly affects men as the hormone called testosterone activates the genetic program causing loss of hair follicles. The age of onset, degree, and speed of hair loss vary in all men.
- Diseases and health problems
The hair follicle is very sensitive and it responds to various imbalances in the body. Some of them include high fever, severe infection, severe flu, thyroid disease, unhealthy diet, reactions to certain medications, cancer treatments, iron deficiency, major surgery, chronic illness, fungus Infection (Ringworm) of the scalp and stress.
This type of hair loss is caused by reaction of immune system to hair follicles as if they are antibodies and shutting them down.
Various hairstyles, tight braids, hair colouring, bleaching, straightening, relaxing products, and permanent waves cause in steady but sure hair loss.
Remember, your hair loss is not caused overnight. There is always one or many of the causes mentioned above that play a part in your hair loss. Only a doctor can find out the probable cause and recommend a suitable treatment, so as soon as you witness following hair loss symptoms, consult a doctor without any delay.
Symptoms of Hair Loss
If you observe receding hairline or thinning of hair on the crown and temples; or M shape of hair around the back and sides of the head, it is time for action. These are the most common symptoms of hair loss and timely intervention can save you from total baldness.
Treatments for Hair Loss
There are scores of over-the-counter and prescription medications available online that help in the treatment of hair loss. Topical oils and lotions; hair transplantation surgery; antimicrobial and growth stimulant shampoos; are available for the treatment of hair loss. However, the extent of effectiveness of all these treatments varies from person to person.
One prescription medication that has shown more than 80% success rate in clinical trials and is now available online for hair loss treatment is Propecia Finsateride. Propecia not only stops further hair loss but also helps re-grow lost hair. This drug is available only for men and that too on prescription. If you wish to order Propecia, you will have to fill in a consultation form, which will be reviewed by our doctor and if Propecia is found safe for you, you will get a prescription for it.
Please read all the information about hair loss and read the pros and cons about the medication that you wish to purchase. Our doctors shall be more than happy to help you out if you have any further questions about your condition and the treatment you seek. | 
