Hair loss is not just an issue that one associates with aging. It affects up to 70% of men and 40% of women at some point in their lives.

The main reason behind the hair loss in men is DHT. It is a hormone present in male body that adversely affects hair for those who are genetically predisposed.

With proper treatment, the problem of hair loss can be fought back. Propecia or finasteride is prescription drug which lowers DHT and slows the balding process. Minoxidil solutions (Rogaine is the best known brand) applied twice daily to the scalp also can help greatly.

Baldness is so commonplace among men that it is often socially accepted. On the other hand the woman with thinning hair is not so readily accepted by herself or others. Unexpected hair loss may start taking place in the early adolescence or during menopause.

Though hair growth and hair fall are natural processes that do not always lead to problems, it’s better to seek medical diagnosis and treatment before you reach to an embarrassing situation of baldness. The most well known hair loss treatment is hair replacement. In non surgical the balding spot is covered with a wig or a spray is applied similar to the hair color. Hair replacement can also be using surgery using different methods such as hair transplantation, flap surgery, tissue expansion and scalp reduction.

With the development in technology, new treatments have been introduced for hair loss. Also, there are several products available in the market that can increase hair growth further reducing the hair fall problem. There is no doubt in the fact that healthy hair adds a lot a good personality and also boost increased your self confidence.