Many people -- men and women, young and old alike -- now experience problems concerning hair loss. In one way or another, this predicament affects a person's self-esteem such that it sometimes leads to an inferiority complex. Fortunately, though, those facing hair thinning problems can get help from natural remedies, over the counter hair treatment products and from medical professionals who specialize in treating hair loss problems.

While many of us may think that hair loss is a problem common only to men, thinning hair in women has been a growing issue as well. The only difference is that women do not have to deal with total baldness even with thinning hair. It should be understood that every individual sheds from 20 to 100 strands of hair every day but this usually goes unnoticed. The condition in some people, though, gets worse as they grow old leading to what is called alopecia. There are a lot of factors that can lead to this such as genetics, hormonal imbalance as a result of stress, aging, nutritional deficiency and the over usage of hair treatment products which normally contain strong chemicals.

Now those experiencing hair loss problems should light up as there are ways of reversing thinning hair these days. With the wide range of natural and organic products developed by various companies, there will surely be one ideal for every individual's scalp condition. Some products claim to be effective in treating hair loss for all types of hair and skin. People should know, however, that not every product may have a positive effect on all users. The best way then to avoid the adverse effects of over the counter products and to be sure which hair thinning solution will be right for you is to first consult your dermatologist.

?Minoxidil is a well known over the counter topical solution for reversing thinning hair and stimulating hair growth. It is the first drug that got the FDA approval for treating hair loss (androgenetic alopecia).

?Eating a balanced diet is the most natural method of ensuring healthy hair. A diet rich in protein is also recommended. Protein rich food includes green leafy vegetables, fish, soybean, whole grain cereals, wheat germ, milk, eggs and yogurt.

?Protein shampoo is best especially for those with oily hair. With hydrolyzed animal proteins or what are known as thickeners, the hair gets more body making it look thicker.

?Natural and organic thinning hair solutions that contain herbs and vitamin and mineral supplements are available and ideal for people who want to avoid the harsh chemicals.

?Home remedies when done religiously can help grow back normal hair, too.

1.Aloe vera and coconut milk are popular choices. These should be massaged on the scalp and hair and left for half an hour before rinsing with warm water. Do this thrice a week and you'll feel good about your hair.

2.Honey with egg yolk or a mix of castor and almond oil or even just egg itself can also be massaged on the hair and scalp.

3.A tablespoon of white vinegar mixed with a pint of water can be massaged on the hair after you shampoo.

4.Olive oil is a good alternative as well. Either rub it on your scalp for a few minutes or you can leave it overnight and then rinse it the following morning.

5.Other readily available vegetables you can use are onions and red bell pepper.