Hair Care

• Hair loss sometimes occurs because of improper hair care. Certain hair styles or hair treatments can cause hair loss in men, women and children. Tight cornrows or braids can cause hair breakage and even uproot hair from the follicle. You should avoid hair styles that pull on your scalp. Choose styles that let hair flow freely without too much restriction. Excessive heat treatments like blow drying, curling or straightening hair can lead to some hair loss. Stop hair loss by using less heat treatments and giving hair a chance to repair itself. Use conditioner and conditioning packs that strengthen the hair shaft and restore moisture to your strands. The wrong hair utensils can contribute to hair loss. Use wide-toothed combs and brushes when practicing hair hygiene.
  
  

Hair Supplements

• A dietary deficiency could be the cause of your hair loss. Diets poor in Zinc and Biotin can cause this condition. If you suspect that this may be the reason for your hair loss, take a daily supplement that contains high levels of these vitamins. Another physiological cause of hair loss is anemia. Anemia is a condition where the patient has iron-poor blood. The lack of iron in the blood stream can starve your hair right out of its roots. If you suffer from anemia, you should take an iron supplement. Vegetarians should be careful of developing anemia. While a vegetarian diet is good for your body, it can lack iron. Take an iron supplement if you eat a highly vegan diet.
  
  

Topical Treatments

• Topical treatments are applied to the scalp to stimulate hair growth. There are only two formulas that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration: Minoxidil and Finasteride. Any good topical treatment is going to contain one of those approved chemicals. Minoxidil is found in shampoos and hair creams. It works by stimulating the blood vessels of hair follicles. It won't help receding hair lines but has been proven effective in treating balding spots on the crown of the head. This easy procedure can be as simple as washing your hair with the shampoo or applying the cream to your scalp before sleeping. Finasteride has to be prescribed by a physician. It is most often taken as a pill once or twice a day. Finasteride is proven to slow down hair loss in men and women.