At one point in their lives, men and women experience hair loss and treatment is available anywhere. But first, it is imperative to know what triggers hair loss.

During all stages of AGA, the terminal hairs are said to have miniaturized and replaced by vellus hairs. This is due to the effect of androgens.

When the enzyme 5-alpha reductase breaks down the hormone testosterone, it creates a derivative called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Androgen receptors in the scalp cells attract DHT. Excessive DHT build-up shrinks then eventually kills the hair follicles in that it interferes with the nutrition flow to the hair follicles. This is how hair loss happens.

There are many types of hair loss – each to its own causes and treatments. Depending on the person’s age, health, or heredity, a person may lose 50 to 100 strands of hair everyday. So, anything beyond the normal count is subject to a medical condition called alopecia or hair loss. Indeed, types of hair loss and treatment recommendations vary.

Alopecia areata is characterized by patches of hair loss anywhere in the body. One particular reason for this is an abnormal behavior in the immune system. The immune system is said to kill hair follicles. There are a variety of topical treatments for this condition such as Corticosteroids, immunotherapy, Psoralen plus UV-A, and Minoxidil.

Sometimes you only know the importance of your hair when you start losing it. You ask what could have gone wrong. Did it lack conditioning or shampooing? But you know it must be something worse than that. So when you spot the first signs of hair loss (i.e., thinning hair, receding hair line, falling patches of hair), you need to consult a physician to know what could have caused it or whether it is only temporary or permanent.

There are many causes of hair loss and treatment is possible. Some of the notable reasons for hair loss include genetics, dihydrotestosterone build-up, hormonal imbalance, and medications.