In order to stop hair loss one must first understand a bit about hair growth. It is perfectly natural to lose a little hair each day, average is over 100 hairs. On any given day, about 90 percent of your hair is growing; the other 10 percent is in a resting phase. After about three months the resting hair falls out and new hair grows in it place. For some people, unfortunately, it does not grow back. This problem can affect women as well as men; we will examine some of the causes and remedies here.

A common problem that ails thinning hair is poor circulation to the head. This can be caused by wearing hats or by wearing the hair in ponytails or tight cornrows too much. Of course all of the aforementioned conditions are style issues, and when worn sometimes are not problematic. Consistent stress on the hair and scalp is the problem.

Serious health issues, illness, or surgeries can sometimes cause excessive loss of hair, but in those cases, it is temporary. In the absence of the obvious, it is a good idea to see your family physician and be tested for certain hormonal problems such as thyroid conditions or an imbalance in androgens and estrogens. Androgens are the male sex hormone and estrogens are the female sex hormone. However, men and women have both kinds of hormones. It can be a delicate balance though and an upset can cause health problems of which excessive hair loss is a symptom. Only your physician can tell if you have a hormonal challenge to your health.

It is important to have a well balanced diet, rich in B vitamins, vitamin C and E as well as vitamin A. However, too much vitamin A can actually cause excessive hair loss, everything in moderation. Again, balance is important. Excessive vitamins are usually eliminated in the urine, but some vitamins in excess can actually be toxic.

There are the topical treatments like Rogaine (Minoxodil) applied twice a day to the affected area. There has been success with that treatment. Be sure to study the indication and warning label that comes with the product. It is no longer necessary to have a prescription to purchase Rogaine, but it is a drug and should be used properly.

A new treatment on the market is Provillus Hair Loss Solution, made up of a special blend of vitamins and herbs. Some male pattern baldness is due to an excess of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) Provillus is a DHT blocker and can prevent this kind of hair loss.