For most people, hair loss is a function of genetics. Most people (and many scientists) believe that it your genes that will determine whether or not you will go bald during your lifetime. In fact, there is a particular gene that controls hair loss ? and if you should inherit that from your parents, it is more than likely that you will confront a hair loss problem within your lifetime.

Other factors may also play a role in the hair loss process. Illness, malnutrition, and certain medical treatments like chemotherapy can accelerate hair loss. Excessive chemical application, as might be the case when hair coloring and hair relaxers are used, may irreparably damage hairs and follicles and thereby make hair loss an even more serious problem.

What can be done to reverse hair loss?

Most people opt to use two drugs: Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia (finasteride). These are the only two drugs approved by the U.S. FDA for the purpose of stemming hair loss. Rogaine is a liquid that is applied to the scalp twice daily; Propecia is a pill that is taken once a day.

Another alternative to get a hair transplant or hair restoration surgery. In a hair transplant, hair from one part of your body will be transferred to another part of your body. These days, hair transplants are almost unnoticeable. With small grafts containing only 1-3 hairs each, it is unlikely that anyone would know that you had been losing hair.