Read - 5 Factors Revealed That Can Trigger Female Hair Loss

      Hair loss is a problem for both men and women alike. There are many factors that can actually impact how the hair can or can't grow. The five factors that play a part in hair loss are; Genetics, Hormones, Medications or Drugs, the Environment, and Nutritional Deficiencies.

Genetics - Genetic research has come a long way in which scientists have gained up-to-date knowledge about the genetics of hair loss and how hereditary plays a part in hair growth. Hereditary actually has a huge role in whether you lose your hair or not. So, if you have direct relatives that have or are experiencing thinning or balding hair, you can almost guarantee that eventually you will run into the same problems. However, while scientists have been studying genetics and hair loss, they have also been been studying different treatment options that can help prevent hair loss. Today, there are many treatment options available on the market.

Hormones - People who experience hair loss can actually be due to a hormonal imbalance. For example, women going through menopause may see an excessive thinning of their hair or women may even notice large amounts of their hair falling out. This is all due to hormones and more than likely, the hair thinning or hair loss will eventually stop when the hormonal balance is restored. Best advice is to go see your doctor. They will opt to do blood work to rule out any underlying hormonal imbalances for your hair loss.

Medications or Drugs - Illegal drugs will definitely do damage to your hair, which can include sudden hair loss (where the hair falls out in clumps or patches). Also, a number of legal prescription drugs may also cause sudden hair loss in some women. In fact, research has denoted certain drugs such as Nexium, Accutane for acne, most anti-coagulants containing Wafarin, most Anti-convulsants (typically given for epilepsy), and most anti-depressants can cause women's hair loss.Even though these medications can cause a rare occurrence of hair loss, you should still contact your doctor if you start noticing your hair getting too thin or falling out excessively. Your doctor will be able to to reduce your dose or change your prescription if they think it is directly related to your hair loss.

Environment - We hear it all the time, pollution in the environment should be of huge concern. In fact, pollution in the environment can impact estrogen production in the human body, which due to diverse levels of hormones, it can lead to hair loss. Also, in talking to your doctor, get advice on how to improve your body's ability to neutralize the pollution, such as detoxifying your liver. There are many liver cleanser products available, but your doctor should know which one would be best for your lifestyle as well as in regards to other medications you may be on.

Deficiencies - Nutritional deficiency is another factor as to why some people lose their hair. In fact, hair loss is one of the symptoms of anorexia and bulimia, which are disorders that are characterized by a lack os nutrients. However, you don't necessarily have to have these disorders to experience thinning hair. Even a slight nutritional deficiency can lead to thinning hair or hair loss. There are supplements on the market that are designed to help hair grow and even if you don't feel like you are deficient on your nutrients, these type of supplements can still help accelerate growth and strengthen the hair. Food is another way to get the correct amount of nutrients, especially in more organic types of foods that dont have a lot of chemicals or carbohydrates. Try to incorporate a low carbohydrate & high protein diet in your daily regime to help you alleviate hair loss.

      With these 5 factors in mind, make sure to see your doctor if you start to notice your hair thinning or if you start to notice excessive hair loss. Your physician will be able to rule out any medical causes, hormonal imbalances, or nutrient deficiencies that may be the cause of your hair loss. There are many different ways to treat hair loss, including natural supplements, topical formulas, prescription medication, hair transplants and more. Upon review of the cause of why you are losing your hair, you and your doctor will be able to discuss the best treatment option that will best suit your lifestyle.